Automation - Senior Engineer

NES Fircroft; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for Stavanger. You will develop SAS documentation, maintain drawings, and lead FEED/FEA related deliverables offshore. Experience with C&E, SCD, and loop diagrams is essential.

You will work with top suppliers (Emerson, Siemens, ABB, Kongsberg, Honeywell) and ensure ISO 11064 and IEC standards are met while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Automation/Cybernetics required.
• 7–12 years’ SAS experience in modification projects for systems in operation.
• Offshore modification experience while in operation.
• Control Room Design (Automation) and ISO 11064 knowledge.
• IEC 61850 and latest interfaces (GOOSE, MMS, PTP, SV).
• IEC 61508/61511 and related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce new documentation and drawings for SAS, C&E, SCD and loop diagrams.
• Revise existing drawings and prepare work packages for installation.
• Deliver studies and FEL deliverables; ensure discipline checks.
• Order automation materials and review P&IDs and cross-discipline drawings.
• Engage with client and vendors to find optimal technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with offshore operators' technical requirements.

Skills

SAS systems

Offshore experience

ISO 11064 knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation & drawings

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation/Cybernetics

Tools

Emerson

Siemens

ABB

Kongsberg

Honeywell

Job description

Automation - Senior Engineer

Contract period: 01.10.2026 - 30.09.2028

Location: Stavanger

Main tasks:

• Produce new documentation and drawings such as Cauce&Effect, System Control Diagrams (SCD) diagrams, loop drawings for process, Fire&Gas and safety systems; IS Loop Calculations.
• Revise existing documentation and drawings.
• Produce work packages for installation.
• Produce deliverables for studies and Front End Loading (FEL) work.
• Produce documentation for Safety and Automation Systems (SAS)
• Discipline check and approval of produced documents and drawings in the project.
• Order all automation materials needed for offshore installation, and must be able to understand P&IDs and drawings from different disciplines.
• Discussions with Client and vendor representatives in order to find optimal technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation/Cybernetics.
• 7-12 years' experience with SAS systems in modification projects for systems in operation.
• Modifications on offshore installations when in operation.
• Control Room Design (typically Automation part), ISO 11064.
• Concept/Detail Studies and EPCIC(Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Completion) project phases.
• Offshore system knowledge(process/electrical/telecom/utility systems, BPCS and SIS).
• Technical requirements and tools from offshore operators.
• Main suppliers technical solutions for SAS/IACS/OT(Emerson, Siemens, ABB, Kongsberg, Honeywell).
• Suppliers technical solutions for High and Voltage systems and philosophies for system design.
• IEC 61850 and latest protocols/interfaces (GOOSE, MMS, PTP,SV).
• IEC 61508/61511- Safety Instrumented Systems.
• ISO 11064 - Human Factor Engineering.
• Cyber security in general and in special for electrical systems(IEC 62443 as IACS/OT).
• Relevant standards such as NPD, ATEX, IEC61892 and Norsok.
• The ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Is systematic and accurate.
• Has high loyalty to deadlines and quality requirements.
• Is solution-oriented.
• Collaborative work attitude and accepts multicultural work environment.

Required Certificates:

• EX - Basic EX course. 6-8 hours online, or 22.5 in the classroom.
• FSE - High and low voltage with first aid.
• Option for Offshore certificate and medical certificate if needed.