Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer

at  NES Fircroft

BH-266213
Posted: 09/04/2024
Competitive
Australia Western Australia Perth
Contract
Oil & Gas
We are currently recruiting a Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer to join a Global EPC in Perth, Australia as part of its Operations APAC West business.
This is an initial 12 month opportunity which is expected to be an ongoing requirement for a key energy client.
The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Instrument & Controls Discipline Lead and working across FEED / Execution to EPCM delivery, across some of world’s most technically challenging brownfields Oil & Gas projects.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as focal point for Instrument & Controls Engineering activities across the project life cycle (Concept, FEED, detailed design) to produce fit for purpose solutions.
• Producing cost effective Instrument & Controls Engineering reports, documents and deliverables
• Supporting and mentoring Instrument & Controls Engineers and Designers and provide technical assistance as required
• Providing technical input to business development, early customer engagement, tenders and studies
• Acting as a Technical Authority, ensuring technical integrity of all work performed on projects.
• Ensuring all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally, you will be a qualified engineer with an Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized institution, and have relevant experience in either a Principal or Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer level role, within the Australian Oil & Gas industry within an EPCM / Engineering design office environment.

In addition you will have:

• Knowledge of SPI for the development of I&C engineering deliverables, control systems, shutdown PLC hardware and software design
• Extensive design and knowledge of applicable codes and standards (both international and Australian)
• Proven experience managing risk during the design process consistent with technical and commercial requirements
• Excellent analytical, literacy and numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience in client facing roles
• Be prepared to undertake site visits either onshore / offshore

What will set you apart will be your in-depth Instrument knowledge supported by relevant experience in design and operations.
E: harry.evans@nesfircroft.com
Full AU working rights required
With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients

• Acting as focal point for Instrument & Controls Engineering activities across the project life cycle (Concept, FEED, detailed design) to produce fit for purpose solutions.
• Producing cost effective Instrument & Controls Engineering reports, documents and deliverables
• Supporting and mentoring Instrument & Controls Engineers and Designers and provide technical assistance as required
• Providing technical input to business development, early customer engagement, tenders and studies
• Acting as a Technical Authority, ensuring technical integrity of all work performed on projects.
• Ensuring all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule