Principal Instrumentation Engineer – Offshore FPSO Lead

Airswift; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions provider in Rotterdam is looking for a Principal Instrumentation Engineer with over 18 years of experience, particularly with FPSO. The role involves leading instrumentation engineering, defining scopes, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate has a strong command of key instrumentation standards and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of instrumentation engineering experience, with significant exposure to FPSO.
• Proven track record in Lead or Principal Engineer roles.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and offshore reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation engineering across short- and long-term projects.
• Define and review instrumentation scopes, specifications, and installation guidelines.
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor designs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support procurement with technical specifications and bid evaluations.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering experience

Command of ISA, API, ANSI, NFPA, NEMA standards

Expertise in instrumentation design, specification, installation, and troubleshooting

Experience managing engineering contractors and multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Job description

A global workforce solutions provider in Rotterdam is looking for a Principal Instrumentation Engineer with over 18 years of experience, particularly with FPSO. The role involves leading instrumentation engineering, defining scopes, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate has a strong command of key instrumentation standards and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract.