Job Title



Instrument, Control & Automation Engineer (FPSO Operations – Onshore Support)

Location



Onshore Support Base

Job Purpose



The Instrument, Control & Automation (ICA) Engineer is responsible for providing onshore technical support for the FPSO's instrumentation, control, automation, and safety systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. The primary focus of the role is maintaining the integrity and reliability of the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS), Distributed Control System (DCS), Fire & Gas System (FGS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system, and field instrumentation. The role supports maintenance strategies, system optimisation, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance while working closely with offshore Operations, Maintenance, Process, Electrical, Marine, and Asset Integrity teams.

Key Responsibilities



Instrumentation Integrity

ICSS, DCS & Automation Systems

Safety Systems (FGS & ESD)

Control System Optimisation

Technical Support

Maintenance Engineering

Projects & Modifications

Functional Safety

Compliance & Asset Integrity

Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration



Minimum Qualifications



• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility is advantageous.
• Certification or training in Functional Safety is desirable.
• Vendor training on major ICSS/DCS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Yokogawa, Siemens) is advantageous.

Experience



• Minimum 7 years of Instrumentation, Control & Automation engineering experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or offshore energy sectors.
• Minimum 5 years supporting FPSOs, offshore production facilities, offshore drilling units, or LNG facilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting ICSS, DCS, ESD, and FGS systems.
• Experience with instrumentation integrity programmes and maintenance optimisation.
• Experience supporting shutdowns, commissioning, brownfield modifications, and system upgrades.

Technical Knowledge



• Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS).
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
• Fire & Gas Detection Systems (FGS).
• Process instrumentation and field devices.
• PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Control valve sizing, diagnostics, and maintenance.
• Process analyser systems.
• Instrument calibration and metrology.
• Control loop tuning and optimisation.
• Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Functional Safety, SIL verification, HAZOP, and LOPA.
• Hazardous area instrumentation.
• Management of Change (MOC).
• Root cause analysis.

Software Skills



Proficiency in:

• Major ICSS/DCS platforms such as:
• Honeywell Experion PKS
• ABB 800xA
• Emerson DeltaV
• Yokogawa CENTUM VP
• Siemens PCS 7
• SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP (Plant Maintenance module advantageous)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz



Closing Date: 31/7/2026