Manager, Instrumentation & Control

Job Summary

Act as the technical authority for instrumentation and control on offshore and marine projects (FPSO, drilling units, topsides). Own the technical delivery of ICSS (PCS/ESD/FGS) and field instrumentation from FEED through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Own ICSS technical delivery (PCS, SIS, F&G): architecture, control narratives, cause & effect, I/O lists, FDS, system sizing and cabinet design.
• Drive Project Functional Safety Plans, SIL verification and class approvals (DNV/ABS) for ICSS documents.
• Technically manage ICSS vendors and subcontractors: RFQ packages, technical bid evaluation, kick-off meetings, document review, FAT/HIL tests.
• Define field instrument selection and procurement specifications (control, on/off and safety valves, flow, level, pressure, temperature, F&G detectors, analyzers).
• Review package vendor I&C interfaces (marine and topsides) and coordinate with Electrical, Telecom, Process, Mechanical and Piping.
• Review engineering deliverables, including layouts, loop drawings, hook-ups, cable schedules and as-builts.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP and alarm rationalization.
• Interface with clients, shipyard and design contractors on technical matters, and resolve execution issues.
• Support construction, commissioning and troubleshooting on site.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on technical aspects of design and engineering, where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical or a related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years in I&C / ICSS for offshore, marine or oil & gas projects.
• Hands-on ICSS experience (PCS/ESD/FGS) on FPSO or drilling units.
• Working knowledge of offshore standards (e.g. DNV, ABS, IEC, NORSOK, IMO MODU, NFPA, API) and functional safety (SIL).
• Experience with engineering tools such as SPI or AVEVA Instrumentation.
• Proven ability to coordinate with clients, vendors and shipyards.
• Willingness and ability to mentor junior engineers.