Senior I&C Professional

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to join our team.

• Provides expertise related to instrumented protective systems and process controls in support of the region squads and solutions program activity
• Assesses, prioritizes and supports the delivery of the subject area engineering backlog
• Maintains lookahead and prioritizes the subject area backlog to support the Squad Leads to deliver against agreed priorities and KPIs
• Provides expertise to MoCs, brownfield projects and modifications, hazard identification and risk assessment processes
• Leads and contributes to the Functional Safety Programme / Region work scopes
• Defines and delivers the Self-Verification of owned Engineered Barriers and Performance Standards
• Provides expertise to ensure that cyber security risk controls are in place on all regional automation systems and that associated barriers are proactively handled
• Ensures that inspection, testing, maintenance and condition monitoring tasks in CMMS and Operator Workbench are aligned with the technical intent of Equipment Strategies
• Develops and updates the technical content of Equipment Strategies based on equipment performance feedback and performs periodic review of CMMS and Operator Workbench efficiency
• Performs reliability analysis for instrument, control and electrical equipment using surveillance, maintenance and condition monitoring data, and trends performance metrics
• Leads on resolution of complex, multi-discipline technical issues where the dominant component is instrumentation and control equipment
• Assures quality and consistency of surveillance and accurate reporting of excursions
• Reviews and approves discipline-owned critical document updates including but not limited to P&ID, PFD, Operating Procedures and Cause and Effects
• Deliver the technical requirements that underpin the agreements with supplier for control and instrumentation including company standard requirements and Functional Design Specifications. Work directly with MACs (Main Automation Contractors) and MIC (Main Instrument Contractors) on implementation of Joint Development Plan
• Plans and provide technical feedback to MAC / MIC performance to support the implementation of the Main Automation Contractor and Main Instrumentation Contractor strategy on projects
• Work with projects, operations and suppliers to resolve control and instrument technical and supply issues as required
• Records relevant findings in shared learning systems, incorporates into local activities and escalates high priority lessons
• Participates to digitalization initiatives by defining the operational needs for the subject area and actively contribute for the design, development and implementation of the digital solution
• Lead and develop a plan for obsolescence management and provide oversight for implementation
• Lead and develop a plan for digital security compliance for ICE systems including agreement of SV schedule with Squad Lead
• Perform oversight on contractor s day-to-day activities in support of the Programmes / asset operations

Requirements

To be successful, you must have:

• Degree in Mechatronics / Instrumentation / Chemical Engineering / electrical

Preferred education/certifications:

• Chartered Engineer or registered professional engineer
• TUV certification

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• 8 years in oil and gas/petrochemical/ refining/ chemical or equivalent

Total years of experience:

• 8-12 Years

You will need substantial experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance and operation of instrument and control equipment including troubleshooting support, reliability, obsolescence and equipment lifecycle issues, alarms management, functional safety, digital security and software in oil & gas processing facilities. Good knowledge of governing codes, industry standards (eg - API, IEC, ISA, ATEX, IEEE, BS) and local laws relevant to I&C engineering, and proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for instrument and control equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels in the field and office
• Process or Process Control Engineering experience at a Refinery or Petrochemical Plant
• Good working knowledge of the control system platform(s) of at least one major DCS vendor

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with application of process control and/or advanced process control with a significant amount of this experience gained from working in an operational environment
• Experience with brownfield modifications, equipment skid packages design, front end engineering, prioritising, technical evaluation
• Experience of working as part of a remote team with a collaborative approach to delivery
• Track record of engaging across teams and functions to deliver engineering improvements centrally
• A proven record of accomplishment in risk management, process safety management and contractor performance management
• Proven record of accomplishment in delivering results under pressure

Team Members

• ICE Discipline Team
• Maintenance Engineering
• Operations personnel
• Refinery Teams

Candidates should also possess strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of instrumentation and control principles, experience with 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, project management, safety critical equipment.