FPSO ICSS Instrumentation Engineer

Location Paris, France (followed by assignments in Singapore and South Korea during execution)

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date October 2026 (Subject to Final Investment Decision)

Duration 1 to 4 Years (Renewable)

Location Paris, France (followed by assignments in Singapore and South Korea during execution)

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date October 2026 (Subject to Final Investment Decision)

Duration 1 to 4 Years (Renewable)

Role Overview

The FPSO ICSS & Instrument Engineer supports the ICSS & Instrument Lead in coordinating all Instrumentation and Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) engineering activities throughout the detailed engineering and procurement phases of a major FPSO development project.

The role ensures that the EPC Contractor delivers safe, optimized, and compliant ICSS and Instrumentation designs while supporting procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities. The position requires close coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of all instrumentation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

ICSS & Instrumentation Engineering

• Support the ICSS & Instrument Lead in coordinating all discipline activities during detailed engineering and procurement.
• Supervise and monitor EPC Contractor engineering activities related to ICSS and Instrumentation.
• Ensure design consistency, operability, maintainability, flexibility, and optimization of all Instrumentation and ICSS systems.
• Ensure compliance with Company specifications, Statement of Requirements (SOR), project documentation, applicable standards, schedule, budget, and HSE requirements.
• Provide technical support to pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up teams.

Detailed Design Review:

• Review and comment on engineering deliverables including:
  • P&IDs
  • Instrument Data Sheets
  • Package Instrumentation
  • Field Instrumentation
  • Material Selection
  • Instrument Sizing
  • Hook-up Drawings
  • Layouts
  • Cabling Design
  • Installation Drawings
• Ensure timely implementation of review comments by the EPC Contractor.
• Review technical queries and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
• Ensure all design modifications are properly implemented and documented.

Vendor & Procurement Support:

• Supervise execution of the ICSS purchase order by the EPC Contractor.
• Monitor ICSS vendor activities throughout procurement.
• Participate in:
  • Technical bid evaluations
  • Vendor meetings
  • Pre-FATs
  • FATs
  • Integrated FATs (iFATs)
• Witness testing of field instrumentation and package equipment when required.
• Ensure EPC Contractor delivers complete and accurate as-built documentation after FAT completion.

Interface Management:

• Coordinate interfaces between Instrumentation & ICSS and:
  • Process Engineering
  • Technical Safety
  • HVAC
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Other FPSO work packages
• Facilitate technical meetings with the EPC Contractor to monitor engineering progress and resolve technical issues.
• Promote design optimization and cost-saving initiatives while maintaining technical integrity.

Construction & Commissioning Support:

• Participate in construction follow-up activities.
• Monitor field installation activities related to Instrumentation and ICSS.
• Report construction anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support commissioning teams during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Ensure installations comply with project specifications, local regulations, and international standards.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Report engineering progress, technical issues, quality concerns, and schedule impacts to the ICSS & Instrument Lead.
• Recommend mitigation measures whenever deviations are identified.
• Contribute to project lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare regular discipline activity reports.

HSE Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure Instrumentation and ICSS activities comply with applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Support safe construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Report unsafe conditions and contribute to continuous HSE improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

• Chartered Engineer or Engineering Degree specializing in:
  • Instrumentation
  • Automation
  • Process Control
  • ICSS
  • Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
  • Fire & Gas Systems

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Instrumentation and ICSS engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Extensive experience with field instrumentation and offshore process control systems.
• Strong understanding of Oil & Gas operating philosophies.
• Previous FPSO or offshore EPC project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Technical Skills

• ICSS Engineering.
• Instrumentation Engineering.
• Process Control Systems.
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD).
• Fire & Gas Systems.
• Detailed Engineering Review.
• P&ID Review.
• Instrument Selection & Sizing.
• Hook-up & Cabling Design.
• Vendor Package Management.
• FAT / iFAT Participation.
• EPC Contractor Supervision.
• Interface Management.
• Construction & Commissioning Support.

Soft Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Languages

• Fluent English mandatory.
• French is considered an advantage.

Project Environment

• Major international FPSO development project.
• Ultra-deepwater development (~3,000 m water depth).
• Multicultural engineering environment.
• Residential position based at the EPC Contractor's premises.
• Assignment includes approximately:
  • 1-2 years in Paris (France)
  • Up to 18 months in Singapore
  • Up to 18 months in Geoje (South Korea)
• Frequent missions to fabrication yards, vendor facilities, and offshore locations during project execution.