Lead ICSS and Instrument Engineer
London, UK (Outside IR35) or Paris, France | Residential Assignment | Immediate Start
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Lead ICSS and Instrument Engineer to oversee the instrumentation and ICSS discipline for a major onshore processing facility (CPF) as part of a large-scale energy project. This role involves managing the ICSS contractor, integrating new infrastructure with existing systems, and ensuring the seamless execution of FEED and EPC phases.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Technical Leadership & Project Oversight
- Manage the instrumentation and ICSS discipline for the CPF and all associated interfaces with existing offshore and telecom systems.
- Oversee FEED and EPC phases, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Lead technical bid evaluations and review vendor proposals.
- Provide expertise in ICSS/DCS, alarm management systems, and automation system architectures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity protocols, and best practices in process automation.
✅ Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Participate in HSE reviews, including SIL assessments, ensuring adherence to international safety and reliability standards.
- Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks related to ICSS and instrumentation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
✅ Stakeholder & Interface Management
- Work closely with engineering teams, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical queries.
- Interface with the existing offshore platform to integrate new systems.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop engineering documentation, cost estimates, and schedules.
What You Need to Succeed
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive experience in instrumentation and ICSS for oil & gas projects.
- Strong knowledge of process automation systems, telecom networks, fiber optics, CCTV, PA systems, and cybersecurity implementation.
- Previous involvement in FEED and EPC phases within large-scale energy projects.
Technical & Leadership Skills:
- Proficiency in ICSS/DCS architectures, alarm management, and telecom system design.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
- Experience leading HSE reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive project success.
Why Join?
- Work on a high-profile energy project with global impact.
- Be at the forefront of ICSS and digital automation innovations.
- Hybrid work environment with competitive project conditions.
- Opportunity to lead and influence major engineering decisions.
Ready to Take on the Challenge?
If you're a technical expert in ICSS and instrumentation, ready to make an impact on a global energy project, apply now!