Automation - Senior Engineer

IKM; Stavanger; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IKM in Stavanger seeks a seasoned Automation & SAS specialist for offshore modification projects. You will develop and revise technical documentation, create work packages for FEL studies, and ensure drawings meet safety and industry standards.

The role demands strong collaboration with clients and vendors across multi-disciplinary teams. Minimum 7–12 years of SAS system experience on offshore installations, with IEC/NORSOK knowledge and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation or Cybernetics.
• 7–12 years of SAS system experience on offshore installations.
• Experience across Concept/Detail Studies and EPCIC.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process, electrical, telecom, BPCS, SIS.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, 61508/61511, 62443, ISO 11064, ATEX, NORSOK.
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment.
• Required Basic Ex and FSE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise technical documentation and drawings for SAS offshore projects.
• Develop documentation for Safety and Automation Systems (SAS).
• Create work packages for FEL studies and installation/deliverables.
• Perform discipline checks and approve documents and drawings.
• Order automation materials for offshore installation; interpret P&IDs.
• Collaborate with client and vendor representatives on technical solutions.

Skills

SAS offshore exp

IEC standards

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Multicultural env

Education

Automation/Cybernetics degree

Tools

SAS/IACS/OT solutions

P&ID interpretation

Job description

• -Produce and revise technical documentation and drawings, including Cause & Effect, System Control Diagrams (SCDs), and loop drawings.
• -Develop documentation for Safety and Automation Systems (SAS).
• -Create work packages for installation and deliverables for studies and Front End Loading (FEL) work.
• -Perform discipline checks and approve produced documents and drawings.
• -Order all automation materials required for offshore installation, interpreting P&IDs and other discipline drawings.
• -Collaborate with client and vendor representatives to find optimal technical solutions.

Required expertise

• -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation or Cybernetics.
• -7-12 years of experience with SAS systems in modification projects on operational offshore installations.
• -Experience with all project phases, including Concept/Detail Studies and EPCIC.
• -Strong knowledge of offshore systems (process, electrical, telecom, BPCS, SIS).
• -Familiarity with SAS/IACS/OT technical solutions from major suppliers (e.g., Emerson, Siemens, ABB, Kongsberg).
• -Knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC (61850, 61508/61511, 62443), ISO 11064, ATEX, and NORSOK.
• -Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
• -Required certifications: Basic Ex and FSE (Safety regulations for electrical work).

Language: English
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Work schedule: Full-time
Duration: A two-year assignment