Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Job Title:

Instrument and Control Engineer

Location:

Leatherhead, UK

Duration/End: 31st January 2028

Client:
Leading Global Energy Operator

Rate:
Negotiable

Job Purpose

To provide technical expertise and engineering support in the field of Process

Instrumentation, Process Control and Automation systems for major capital projects. The

role supports the Project Management Team (PMT) during the FEED phase to ensure

compliance with project requirements, approved design basis, company standards and

international engineering practices. The candidate shall review Instrumentation & Control

engineering deliverables, participate in technical evaluations and engineering discussions,

and coordinate with relevant disciplines to support safe, reliable and practical design

development.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Provide realistic and practical technical solutions to operational engineering

Evaluate existing and new manufacturers in his/her area of expertise for technical

competence and compliance.

Perform technical studies in applicable project related technical issues and prepare

reports and feedback for presentation to technical and management personnel.

Ensure EPC contractor compliance with project specifications, engineering standards

and approved design basis during FEED development

Coordinate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom disciplines to resolve

engineering and interface issues during FEED development

Review and approve Instrumentation & Control engineering deliverables including

P&IDs, Instrument Index, Datasheets, Control Narratives, Logic Diagrams and Cause

Review and develop engineering and design documentation, including engineering

procedures, standards and specifications (FEED).

Experience on HAZOP/SIL assignment and knowledgeable of IEC 61511.

Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and

other internal personnel.

Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities.

Requirements

Educational & Technical Requirements:

BSc Electrical/Mechanical/Process/Process Control Engineering.

20-25 years of experience in instrument and control engineering in the oil, gas or

petrochemical industry

Must have in-depth knowledge of instrumentation and control including flow, level,

pressure, temperature and process analysis

Must have traceable experience in the field of instrument selection in relation to

process applications

Good knowledge of boiler control, process heater control and process furnace control

in accordance with Project Process requirement

Good knowledge on materials and material selection for in-line instrumentation

Knowledgeable of electrical systems for instrumentation, including cabling, wiring

implementation shall be part of candidate's experience

Very knowledgeable with a wide variety of national and international standards,

especially related to ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA and IEC

Field experience is required in oil, gas or petrochemical industries with a wide variety

of instrument and control installations. Candidate should have experience during

plant construction, commissioning, start- up or operations and including selection and

installation of field instruments, cables, enclosures, trays, hazardous area

installations and grounding

Candidate should have deep knowledge of and experience with Distributed Control

System (DCS) and Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) and their implementation.

Experience with Foundation Fieldbus is a must.

Experience on selected project vendor's PCS (proccess control system) and FAT

(final acceptance test)

Must be computer literate with advanced level of experience in use of office and

technical software

Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal