Senior Principal instrumentation Engineer

IKM Gruppen AS; Bergen; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bergen is seeking a Senior or Principal Instrument Engineer for a 1-year project in the oil and gas industry. The role involves designing instrumentation systems for offshore installations, managing suppliers, and conducting inspections. Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong expertise in offshore regulations, and proficiency in Norwegian or English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design for offshore projects.
• In-depth knowledge of modifications on operational offshore installations.
• Strong understanding of industry instrumentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of instrumentation tasks.
• Estimate work, prepare job packages, and follow up on deliveries.
• Conduct inspections both onshore and offshore.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Project management

Supplier management

Technical report writing

Education

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

Technical College degree with extensive experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Instrument Engineer for a project assignment focused on the oil and gas industry. In this role, you will be responsible for the detailed design and implementation of instrumentation systems for offshore installations.
Responsibilities
* Perform detailed design of instrumentation tasks and participate in technical studies.
* Estimate work, prepare comprehensive job packages, and ensure follow-up on all deliveries.
* Conduct discipline checks of design basis, including studies, drawings, and job packages.
* Follow up with suppliers, manage package responsibilities, and participate in pre-testing/FAT.
* Conduct inspections both onshore and offshore.
* Perform as-built documentation upon project completion.
* Take on training responsibilities for junior engineers.

Required expertise
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation/Automation Hardware, or a Technical College degree with extensive relevant experience.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design for offshore-related projects.
* In-depth knowledge of modifications on operational offshore installations.
* Strong understanding of instrumentation used in the oil industry, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
* Familiarity with industry standards such as ATEX, Norsok, and Equinor TR.
* Valid offshore and health certificates.
* Completion of a basic EX course (Grunnleggende EX kurs).
* FSE certificate (high and low voltage) with first aid training.
* Professional proficiency in Norwegian or English, both written and spoken.

Language: Norwegian or English
Location: Bergen, with offshore work required
Work schedule: Full-time
Duration: 1-year assignment