Lead ICSS and Instrument Engineer

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!