Instrumentation Principal Engineer
Job in
3090, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-08-24
Listing for:
M. Restart
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
For one of our clients in the floating production industry, we are looking for a Instrumentation Principal Engineer. Our client is a leader in Floating Production Storage & Offloading systems.
Purpose
The Instrument Department is responsible for the design of Process Control and Instrumentation Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems and Telecom Systems. The Principal Instrumentation Engineer acts as the Technical Lead for the allotted FPSO engineering project, overseeing the design, specification, integration, and delivery of instrumentation systems. This includes Process Control Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS), Fire & Gas Systems, and Telecommunication Systems.
Responsibilities
You utilize your technical expertise to develop safe and quality solutions in support of projects and discipline requirements without guidance.
You ensure successful resolution of complex technical issues to meet projects and discipline deliverables.
You engage with peers across Regional Centers to promote knowledge sharing and act as a consultant and mentor to less experienced engineers within the discipline to ensure knowledge transfer, product memory, and application of best practices.
You work in conjunction with Discipline Manager;
Discipline Leads and engineering staff to seek continuous improvement in both quality and efficiency of the work.
You improve and promote continuously your technical knowledge and capabilities by staying abreast of the latest industry developments, including internal technology readiness and ensuring that lessons learnt are effectively captured from the fleet, projects and technology.
You may act as Discipline Lead for assigned scope of work and/or may be designated as a Technical Expert (TE) and/or Engineering Method Authority.
You may act as the primary technical contact for instrumentation matters with clients and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
Experience
Minimum 25 years of experience in offshore oil & gas instrumentation engineering.
Strong experience with FPSO systems and marine instrumentation.
Proficiency in Smart Plant Instrumentation and AVEVA tools.
Deep understanding of hazardous area design and functional safety (IEC 61508, IEC 61511).
Fluency in communicative English.
Functional Competencies
ICSS – ICSS
Instrumentation
Engineering design and calculation tools
Concept development
Detailed design
Systems Engineering
Package engineering and manufacturing
Site engineering
Analysis
Planning
Requirements
FPSO experience is highly preferred. Worst case, candidates need to have FLNG type of background. Fixed offshore platform or fixed wind installation experience will not be a fit.
EPC experience is required.
At least 10-12 years of progressive Instrumentation Engineer experience within the oil and gas sector.
We are looking for hands on engineers, not lead engineers.
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