Instrumentation Valve Engineer

Job Details  Instrumentation Valve Engineer

Location:

Rotterdam, Netherlands |

Contract:

12 months renewable | Rotation / Set up:
Monday to Friday | Expected starting date: 20/07
Overview  Join our dynamic team as an Instrumentation Engineer in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design of cutting‑edge Process Control and Instrumentation Systems within the upstream Oil & Gas industry. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency in our projects, while working alongside a talented group of professionals dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities   Continuously consider cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability.
Prepare specifications for various valve packages based on SBM Group Technical Standards (GTS) and specific client requirements.
Act as Package Engineer for instrument valve packages and collaborate closely with the Package Manager and Buyer of the Supply Chain Group for technical bid evaluations.
Guide and coach junior valve engineers in the Rotterdam office and other SBM locations worldwide.
Review vendor documents and support inspectors during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Advise material/corrosion engineers on cost‑effective valve body and trim materials available in the market.
Challenge vendor proposed control valve solutions regarding sizes, materials, and valve types.
Specify appropriate actuator types and control schemes, including partial valve stroke test functionality.
Translate Functional Safety requirements into actuated On/Off valve datasheets.
Review valve specifications prepared by Engineering sub‑contractors to ensure quality and consistency with SBM standards.
Ensure selected valves comply with regulatory regimes, international guidelines, classification requirements, and client specifications.
Assist Supply Chain Category Manager in qualifying new valve vendors.
Provide input to SBM Group engineering‑ and technical standards for valve packages.
Support Operations in troubleshooting and provide advice on resolving operational valve problems.
Provide technical support to Brownfield projects.
Prepare project performance standards for valves based on GTS and client requirements.

Skills & Qualifications   In-depth knowledge of Control Valves, On‑Off Valves, Safety Valves, and Pressure Relief Valves.
Thorough understanding of international standards API 6A, 6D, ISO actuator requirements, API, and ASME BPVC requirements for pressure relief devices.

Experience with control valve calculations, preferably using CONVAL.
Fully competent in Smart Plant Instrumentation; experience with Aveva Engineering is advantageous.
Good understanding of IEC
61508 & 61511 requirements.
Professional communication in English (verbal and written).
Pro‑active approach with strong initiative and creative thinking.
Education & Experience

Education:

University or Technical College (BSc degree) in a relevant field.

Experience:

At least 8 years’ experience in Instrumentation Valve Engineering in the upstream Oil & Gas industry.

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