Control Systems Engineer

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their team.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

This role is based offshore working a 14-day shift cycle with frequent visits to the Norwich office as required.

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• 14 Days Holiday
• Profit 'Units’ Sharing Scheme

Qualifications:

• The individual will ideally be an Incorporated Engineer
• Member of an appropriate institution.
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND level
• At least 10 years of industry experience.

Experience Required:

• Experience in the offshore/onshore oil and gas industry.
• Experience in a control systems role.
• Good working knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems and the assessment and verification of safety-critical systems.
• Good working knowledge of DCS/PCS especially Rockwell systems.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the Technical Integrity of all Control and Safety Systems across the SNS
• Ensure assigned tasks and modifications are completed in compliance with international standards and procedures (SEMS).
• Assist the Projects team with control system engineering. Deliverable - work pack owner during implementation, ensuring compliance
• Change Request Forms - Input into CRF register to able audit trail for changes and implementations.
• Raise relevant permits within the agreed period and suspend or cancel permits as appropriate
• Provide assistance for projects, working with vendors and sub-contractors as required, subject to operational requirements and suitable resources being able to backfill the role
• Apply trade and operational knowledge to fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques for both onshore and offshore problems
• Comply with and pursue the requirements of Change Management Policies (e.g. Management of Change (PeMoC) etc.)
• Regular Health checks on the Control Systems
• Interact with vendors and OEM’s ensuring the appropriate service is provided to the Company
• Manage Alarm Response Manual updates as system requirements change
• Ensure systems are compliant with Cyber Security Policies

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks:

• Communication Protocols ensure that control systems are connected and interface correctly
• Hardware Selection specifies and understands requirements around sourcing new control systems hardware.
• Loop Tuning assess the hazards associated with controller loop tuning, to identify the means of collating the data needed to perform tuning and to verify the means to define a change has been an improvement.

ESD Systems' ability to identify the procedures and standards involved in the management and implementation of ESD systems both offshore and onshore these being:

• Failure modes of sensors and the sensor loop
• Signal conditioning for sensors and initiating elements
• Failure modes and actuation methods for solenoid valves and final elements
• Proof testing and maintenance
• Validation of C&E
• Management of Fire and Gas Systems Identify the procedures and standards involved in managing Fire and Gas systems both offshore and onshore.
• Cyber Security experience relating to Cyber Security in relation to Industrial Automation Control Systems (IACS) managing cyber security risk, protecting against cyber-attacks, detecting cyber security events and minimising the impact of cyber security incidents.

Safety & Environmentally Critical Courses:

• Alarm Management Fundamentals
• SUEPEE & Intrinsic Safety
• TUV Functional Safety Engineer
• TUV Cyber Security Specialist

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd