Senior Technical Specialist

As a senior instrument engineer, you will lead the instrumentation and control (I&C) discipline input and expertise for field instrumentation, control valves, metering & analysis, fire & gas, control and safety systems through design and delivery of safe, cost-effective, quality, and competitive projects. You will project collaborate with subject matter experts off-project in I&C and other related subject areas.

• Lead, oversee, and performance handle the project I&C engineering team and engineering contractor(s) to deliver I&C engineering scopes, including providing technical oversight, review, guidance, and approval of I&C design engineering contractor results.
• Provide requirements for I&C equipment specification in requisitions/datasheets and selection as well as engineering package technical content.
• Review technical bid analysis for instrumentation and control systems.
• Lead, contribute, and coordinate project Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Fire and Gas work scopes.
• Technical decision-making and insights on requests for exceptions/deviations to specifications or standards.
• Ensure digital security requirements are embedded and delivered.
• Provide technical input and guidance to automation contractor performance and delivery, including delivering technical requirements underpinning agreements with Main Automation Contractors (MACs) and Main Instrument Contractors (MICs).
• Determine risks to project delivery and ensure adequate risk mitigation plans are in place.
• Work with engineering contractor(s) to verify they are performing required activities in line with project schedules, and assist in contract performance management.
• Ensure that Engineering Contractor(s) apply bp's Engineering Practices and industry standards in engineering designs.
• Verification and oversight of quality and consistency in I&C equipment delivery on projects.
• Decision-maker on Vendor Inspection and Test Plans, documents, and drawings.
• Support team in preparation of factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) plans. Record and share relevant findings.
• Lead resolution of complex technical I&C challenges.
• Provide ICE expertise for hazard identification and risk assessment processes, such as HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
• Lead other engineers in the I&C discipline engineering team to deliver instrumentation, controls scope through mentoring, coaching, and peer reviews.
• Coach and support performance of I&C engineers aiding their technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with other subject areas, construction, commissioning, and operations teams for I&C design.

Must have educational qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation & Controls / Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Preferred education/certifications:

• Chartered Engineer or Registered Professional Engineer.
• Functional Safety Engineer certification from TUV, Exida, or equivalent.

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• Min of 15 years in oil and gas/petrochemical/refining/chemical or equivalent, with minimum five (5) years experience of Engineering work in Major Capital projects.

Total years of experience:

• 15+ Years.

Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):

• Experience as competency-assessed I&C lead engineer in client or contractor organization.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of I&C engineering in Projects.
• Practical working knowledge of governing codes, industry standards (API, IEC, ISA, ATEX, IEEE, BS, IOGP), local regulations relevant to instrumentation, controls, and automation engineering.
• Deep subject area expertise with good track record of multi-discipline integration.
• Experience of leading delivery of I&C procurement including major SCADA, F&G, ICSS, and historian systems.
• Have overseen procurement of instrumentation packages and equipment.
• Experience of EPC environment on major Projects.
• Pragmatic decision-maker, willing to challenge and ensure engineering value is delivered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the project team, contractors, and project leadership.
• Experience of design and implementation of control and safety systems.
• Experience of Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented System design.
• Understanding of requirements for field instrumentation, alarm management, fire and gas, and automation system digital security.

Good to have experiences/skills (Can be trained for learning/on-the-job):

• Experience with application of instrumentation and process control in operating environment.
• Experience of working with remote team and collaborative approach to delivery.
• Leading engineering in different contracting models (lump sum; lump sum conversion).
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn from others and work with minimum direction.
• Site construction & commissioning experience.