Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Based – Northop office
Salary – up to £70k pa
Our client based in Northop is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies. Due to company growth, they are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join the team in Cheshire.
REPORTS TO : Operations Superintendent / Rig Manager
JOB OVERVIEW
The primary role of the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer is to ensure that the Irish Sea Pioneer (ISP) instrument and electrical control systems operate safely and function at their optimum performance. Knowledge of instrument and electronic control systems is essential whilst a basic background in emergency shut-down systems, fire and gas systems and good general engineering practices is also desirable. The role also supports administration and interrogation of the ISP’s maintenance management system.
Job Roles
(a) Health, Safety and Environmental
Ensure that E&I systems are maintained in accordance with the ISP Written Scheme of Verification.
Actively participate in HSE activities, e.g. toolbox talks, risk assessments, safety meetings, etc.
Responsible for the annual testing of the fire and gas system and emergency shut-down system to the satisfaction of the certifying authority.
Responsible for becoming technically familiar with ISP E&I control systems, equipment and manuals.
Provide on shore technical back up and assistance in the case of an emergency.
Responsible for identifying where or when the ISP could be at risk by the exposure to obsolescence, or the failure to meet performance standards.
Assess impact of HSE safety notices upon ISP and advise accordingly.
Review and risk assess all E&I modifications.
Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
Support Operational Risk Assessment against E&I related Performance Standards equipment.
Continued / . . .
Job Roles (Continued)
(b) Operations
Develop in-house engineering for E&I control systems modifications where appropriate.
Develop and supervise third party workscopes in a safe and timely manner.
Responsible for the up keep of shore based documentation, manuals and electronic files and databases.
Responsible for collating data and the revision of all asset drawings to as-built standard. Liaise with DCC for update of such revisions.
Ensure associated E&I engineering changes on the ISP are registered, controlled and carried out in compliance with the appropriate authorities, procedures and safe working practices.
Responsible for the updating of associated E&I engineering records, reports, databases and filing systems.
Responsible for the mobilisation of specialist vendors for annual assurance activities in accordance with certifying authority requirements.
Identify non-conformances in the operation of ISP control systems.
Assess the impact of third party electrical equipment upon ISP.
Liaise with third party and specialist vendors.
Liaise with ISP operations on a daily / weekly basis.
Familiar with IEC and BS relevant standards.
Asset focal point for Engineering MOC.
Asset focal point for digital transformation.
Owns E&I budget items. Responsible for planning and approval of spends against budget within level of approval.
(c) Maintenance
Own PMAs and PMs associated with E&I equipment.
Undertake planned and unplanned E&I workscopes on ESD and F&G systems, hazardous area equipment, power , telecommunications, navigation and electrical equipment.
Periodically review completed maintenance work orders to ensure that they remain suitable and identify non-conformances.
Responsible for developing the E&I spare management strategy to fall in line with ISP life cycle requirements
Periodically review OEM/vendors in order to identify ISP exposure to obsolescence or restrictions due to lack of vendor resource.
Periodically review maintenance regimes and strategies.
Sourcing spare components, equipment and alternative OEM/vendor resource.
Asset focal point for collation of monthly maintenance data for in monthly reporting.
Continued / . . .
Job Roles (Continued)
(d) Continuous Improvement
Responsible for highlighting to the Operations Superintendent and/or the Rig Manager any omissions, errors and potential improvements with regards to E&I systems.
Competence assessment of the E&I Engineer will be carried out by the Electrical and Instruments TAs.
Education, Licensure and Experience
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training course and OGUK medical
Minimum of five (5) years experience in the offshore industry as an E&I Engineer or related role
Qualified in Electrical or Instrument Engineering to HNC level with relevant vocational experience or hold degree in Electrical or Instrument Engineering
Knowledge and understanding of appropriate standards
Knowledge of emergency response systems and philosophies
Knowledge of fire and gas systems
Knowledge of IEC legislation and BS.
Other Experience
Understanding of safety related ESD/F&G systems
Understanding of electrically certified equipment in hazardous areas
Understanding Written Scheme of Verification assurance activities
PC proficient in 'Word', 'Excel' and 'Microsoft Project'
Permit to work system awareness
STOP/START and/or Synergi awareness
Experience of fully automated machinery and electronically controlled systems
Dock yard or fabrication yard experience
Experienced in operation of jack up vessels and associated power management and F&G systems
Continued / . . .
Role Specific Knowledge
Willing and able to work unsupervised
Self-motivated
Team worker and team builder
Safety conscious
Good written and verbal communication skills
Autonomy of Job
Under broad supervision from Operations Superintendent, the E&I Engineer provides technical advice, back-up and support to the ISP operations team on a daily basis.
Supervisory Responsibility of Job
Technically supervises and advises ISP operations on a daily and weekly basis, determines E&I maintenance strategies and assurance procedures. Co-ordinates dock visit E&I workscopes and supervises third party vendors and/or contractors