- Lead the I&C discipline input and expertise for field instrumentation, control valves, metering & analysis, fire & gas, control and safety systems through design and delivery of safe, cost effective, Quality and competitive Projects.
- Project collaborate with subject matter experts off project in I&C and other related subject areas
- Lead, oversee and performance handle the Project I&C Engineering Team and Engineering Contractor(s) to deliver I&C engineering scopes, including:
- Provide technical oversight, review, guidance and approval of I&C design engineering contractor results.
- Provide requirements for I&C equipment specification in requisitions/datasheets and selection as well as engineering package technical content.
- Review technical bid analysis for instrumentation and control systems.
- Lead, contribute and coordinate project Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Fire and Gas work scopes.
- Technical decision and insights on requests for exceptions/deviations to specifications or standards.
- Ensure digital security requirements are embedded and delivered.
- Provide technical input and guidance to automation contractor performance and delivery, including delivering technical requirements underpinning agreements with Main Automation Contractors (MACs) and Main Instrument Contractors (MICs).
- Determine risks to project delivery and ensure adequate risk mitigation plans are in place.
- Work with engineering contractor(s) to verify they are performing required activities in line with project schedules, and assist bp s Engineering Manager in contract performance management.
- Ensure that Engineering Contractor(s) apply bp s Engineering Practices and industry standards in engineering designs
- Verification and oversight of quality and consistency in I&C equipment delivery on projects
- Decision maker on Vendor Inspection and Test Plans, documents and drawings
- Support team in preparation of factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) plans o Record and share relevant findings
- Lead resolution of complex technical I&C challenges.
- Provide ICE expertise for hazard identification and risk assessment processes, such as HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA
- Lead other engineers in the I&C discipline engineering team to deliver instrumentation, controls scope through mentoring, coaching and peer reviews.
- Coach and support performance of I&C engineers aiding their technical and professional development.
- Collaborate with other subject areas, construction, commissioning and operations teams for I&C design.
What you will need to be successful
Must have educational qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree in Instrumentation & Controls / Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Preferred education/certifications:
- Chartered Engineer or Registered Professional Engineer
- Functional Safety Engineer certification from TUV, Exida or equivalent.
Minimum years of relevant experience:
- Min of 15 years in oil and gas/petrochemical/ refining/ chemical or equivalent, with minimum five (5) years experience of Engineering work in Major Capital projects.
Total years of experience:
Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):
- Experience as competency assessed I&C lead engineer in client or contractor organization.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience of I&C engineering in Projects.
- Practical working knowledge of governing codes, industry standards (API, IEC, ISA, ATEX, IEEE, BS, IOGP), local regulations relevant to instrumentation, controls, and automation engineering
- Deep subject area expertise with good track record of multi discipline integration.
- Experience of leading delivery of I&C procurement including major SCADA, F&G, ICSS and historian systems.
- Have overseen procurement of instrumentation packages and equipment.
- Experience of EPC environment on major Projects.
- Pragmatic decision maker, willing to challenge and ensure engineering value is delivered.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the project team, Contractors and projects leadership.
- Experience of design and implementation of control and safety systems.
- Experience of Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented System design.
- Understanding of requirements for field instrumentation, alarm management, fire and gas and automation system digital security.
Good to have experiences/skills (Can be trained for learning/on-the-job):
- Experience with application of instrumentation and process control in operating environment.
- Experience of working with remote team and collaborative approach to delivery.
- Leading engineering in different contracting models (lump sum; lump sum conversion).
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn from others and work with minimum direction.
- Site construction & commissioning experience.
