Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer

BP p.l.c.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument and Control Engineer to ensure the implementation of pragmatic solutions for risk management and production efficiency. This role offers the chance to work on complex technical issues in the energy sector, focusing on instrumentation and control systems. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining safe and reliable operations while contributing to innovative projects. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in upstream oil/gas, refining, or petrochemicals.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and controls in process industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for instrumentation and controls.
• Lead root cause failure analyses and implement solutions.

Skills

Agility core practices

Analytical Thinking

Asset Life Cycle Management

Automation system digital security

Communication

Functional Safety

Management of change

Hazard Identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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United States of America - Texas - Houston

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Job category

This role is not eligible for relocation

The Instrument and Control Engineer position will ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented for management of risk, production efficiency, plant reliability, defect elimination and engineering standardization, related to instrumented protective systems, process control systems and telecommunications systems, in support of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical assistance to Operations to help resolve any facility problems, as related to instrumentation, controls, safety system, fire and gas, digital security, telecommunications, and measurement.
• Serve as asset barrier owner for P6 BPCS, P7 SIS, P8 Alarm and Operator Response and M6 Fire & Gas LOPC barriers. Actively monitor and evaluate the barrier health and support gap closure actions if needed.
• Ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented for management of risk, production efficiency improvement, maintenance, defect elimination, related to instrumented protective systems, process controls and alarms, and in support of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Lead and/or provide technical feedback into 5-why analysis, root cause failure analyses (RCFA), analysis of inspection results, and implementation of solutions - including small projects as necessary.
• Lead and/or provide technical support to Management of Change process (e.g. redline, risk assessment, regulatory approval, automation workpack) from I&C perspective.
• Develops and updates the technical content of Equipment Strategies based on equipment specifications, performance feedback and periodic maintenance history review.
• Ensures that the inspection, testing, maintenance, and condition monitoring tasks in the Central Maintenance Management System (SAP) are aligned with the technical intent of Equipment Strategies.
• Performs reliability analysis for instrument and control equipment using surveillance, maintenance and condition monitoring data, and trends performance metrics. Identifies gaps, develops, and implements corrective plans
• Provides I&C expertise to delivery of regional actions. Leads on resolution of complex, multi-discipline technical issues where the dominant component is instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provides I&C expertise for Management of Change in support of site projects modifications.
• Provides I&C expertise to hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
• Provides I&C expertise in performing safety incident investigations (IRIS) and production deferral investigations.
• Provides I&C expertise to ensure that cyber security risk controls are in place on regional automation systems and that associated barriers are proactively managed.
• Coordinate activities of onshore and offshore main automation and instrumentation contractors to ensure the systems are of high quality and work packs are completed in a safe manner with reasonable cost and minimal impact on production
• Records relevant findings in shared learning systems, incorporates into local activities and raises high priority lessons.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years industry experience. Upstream oil/gas, refining and/or petrochemical experience is desired. Offshore oil and gas deepwater experience is a plus.
• Candidate should have extensive experience with instrumentation and controls in process industry, including design, installation and calibration of pressure, temperature & flow sensing, fire and gas, level sensing and valve actuation.
• Candidate must be able to read, review, redline and create P&IDs, loop diagrams, datasheets, cause and effect drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Candidate must have ladder logic and functional block programming experience.
• Experience in root cause failure assessments for instrumentation equipment.
• Experience in Management of Change principles and processes to successfully deliver improvements and modifications.
• Experience in functional safety lifecycles (e.g. HAZOP/LOPA, SIL verification, Safety Requirements Specifications).
• Technical knowledge of electrical equipment and systems in hazardous areas.
• Permit to Work in the USA and capable to travel to offshore assets is required.

Considering Joining bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

The Instrument and Control Engineer position will ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented for management of risk, production efficiency, plant reliability, defect elimination and engineering standardization, related to instrumented protective systems, process control systems and telecommunications systems, in support of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical assistance to Operations to help resolve any facility problems, as related to instrumentation, controls, safety system, fire and gas, digital security, telecommunications, and measurement.
• Serve as asset barrier owner for P6 BPCS, P7 SIS, P8 Alarm and Operator Response and M6 Fire & Gas LOPC barriers. Actively monitor and evaluate the barrier health and support gap closure actions if needed.
• Ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented for management of risk, production efficiency improvement, maintenance, defect elimination, related to instrumented protective systems, process controls and alarms, and in support of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Lead and/or provide technical feedback into 5-why analysis, root cause failure analyses (RCFA), analysis of inspection results, and implementation of solutions - including small projects as necessary.
• Lead and/or provide technical support to Management of Change process (e.g. redline, risk assessment, regulatory approval, automation workpack) from I&C perspective.
• Develops and updates the technical content of Equipment Strategies based on equipment specifications, performance feedback and periodic maintenance history review.
• Ensures that the inspection, testing, maintenance, and condition monitoring tasks in the Central Maintenance Management System (SAP) are aligned with the technical intent of Equipment Strategies.
• Performs reliability analysis for instrument and control equipment using surveillance, maintenance and condition monitoring data, and trends performance metrics. Identifies gaps, develops, and implements corrective plans
• Provides I&C expertise to delivery of regional actions. Leads on resolution of complex, multi-discipline technical issues where the dominant component is instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provides I&C expertise for Management of Change in support of site projects modifications.
• Provides I&C expertise to hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
• Provides I&C expertise in performing safety incident investigations (IRIS) and production deferral investigations.
• Provides I&C expertise to ensure that cyber security risk controls are in place on regional automation systems and that associated barriers are proactively managed.
• Coordinate activities of onshore and offshore main automation and instrumentation contractors to ensure the systems are of high quality and work packs are completed in a safe manner with reasonable cost and minimal impact on production
• Records relevant findings in shared learning systems, incorporates into local activities and raises high priority lessons.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 10 years industry experience. Upstream oil/gas, refining and/or petrochemical experience is desired. Offshore oil and gas deepwater experience is a plus.
• Candidate should have extensive experience with instrumentation and controls in process industry, including design, installation and calibration of pressure, temperature & flow sensing, fire and gas, level sensing and valve actuation.
• Candidate must be able to read, review, redline and create P&IDs, loop diagrams, datasheets, cause and effect drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Candidate must have ladder logic and functional block programming experience.
• Experience in root cause failure assessments for instrumentation equipment.
• Experience in Management of Change principles and processes to successfully deliver improvements and modifications.
• Experience in functional safety lifecycles (e.g. HAZOP/LOPA, SIL verification, Safety Requirements Specifications).
• Technical knowledge of electrical equipment and systems in hazardous areas.
• Permit to Work in the USA and capable to travel to offshore assets is required.

Considering Joining bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing {+ 1 more}

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