Instrument & Systems Engineer - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - OBM People

Description

Job Description

OBM are currently recruiting for a Instrument & System Engineer on a contracted basis until the end of 2024 for our oil and gas operator client based in Aberdeen

Reporting directly to the Lead Instrument Engineer, the primary function of this position is the provision of Instrument & Systems Engineering technical support for UK Operated Assets. The Instrument & Systems Engineer will work as part of a team of Instrument Engineers to deliver Engineering solutions and changes on UK operated assets. In addition, they will be a subject matter expert across the business and provide technical support to operations on a regular basis. The Senior Instrument Engineer will be responsible for delivering several work scopes for a wide variety of brownfield modifications. There will also be the requirement to interface with the EPC contractor and systems vendors on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company processes and procedures.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible engineer for multidisciplinary engineering scopes to provide effective technical support to operated assets. Exercise authority to group of professionals engaged in complex technical issues.
• Apply engineering principles, standards, procedures, good practices to ensure all engineer work is carried out to meet all necessary safety requirements.
• Ensure work processes and procedures are fit for purpose and implemented to ensure the team is consistently applying sound engineering principles and work is performed in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Accountable for discipline engineering deliverables for engineering scopes/changes/studies/investigation. This includes calculations, datasheets, design assessments, review/approval of vendor documents, workpacks, schedules, etc.
• Review and evaluate recommendations and actions proposed by others. Instruct, guide and train less experienced professionals in development of innovative solutions.
• Works at advanced technical level by providing original approaches to practical and economical solutions.
• Effectively plan work to meet asset requirements and alignment with planning processes.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities that affect more than one department or operated asset.
• Plan, organize and carry out special, complex and advanced level studies upon request. Responsible for presenting project proposals, conclusions or recommendations to senior management.
• Take course of action necessary to expedite the successful completion of projects
• Lead technical change through all steps of innovation, development, risk management, implementation, training and sustainment.
  

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

• Experience in use of standards (e.g. IEC61511 and BS EN60079); instrument and general engineering specifications & datasheets; design calculation, e.g. I.S. calculations; control systems design requirements; understanding of engineering diagrams, e.g. P&ID's, loop diagrams, pneumatics hook ups, termination drawings. High attention to detail
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Previous experience in a silimar Instrument and Systems Engineering role.
• Functional Safety Engineer Certification