Principal Controls Engineer

6 days ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Petrofac Full time
A career as a Principal C&I Engineer at Petrofac offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

This highly rewarding role is available due to the expansion of our operations in Aberdeen, UK. We expect the selected candidate to be based there for the duration of the contract, which is scheduled to last 12 months.

Responsibilities:

  • Engineering Input: Provide expert advice to estimate project work scopes, prepare progress reports, and contribute to strategic planning sessions.
  • Tech Expertise: Specify modifications to existing equipment or procure new hardware, including but not limited to DCS, ESD/F&G systems, field instrumentation, valves, SIL/HIPS, measurement and metering systems, industrial networking, and communications.
  • Resolution of Technical Queries: Assist in resolving complex technical issues, guaranteeing that all design alterations are documented via the change management procedure.
  • Site Surveys: Conduct on-site inspections of both offshore and onshore facilities.
  • Calculations and Design Reviews: Prepare necessary calculations and participate in design review meetings.
  • Document Review and Approval: Examine and validate technical documents and ensure their accuracy.
  • Interdisciplinary Document Checking: Verify the quality of interdisciplinary documentation.
  • Documentation Preparation: Create high-quality documentation for inclusion in job packages.
  • Asset Safety Cases: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and adhere to established safety protocols.
  • Code Compliance: Adhere to established engineering procedures, industry, international, and client guidelines.
  • Project Execution: Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget targets.

Key Deliverables:

  • System Philosophy and Scope Documents
  • Technical Specifications
  • Vendor Information Packages
  • Survey Reports
  • Procedure Documents
  • Schedule and Instruction Sets
  • Hardware Installation Documentation
  • Calibration Records
  • Software Development Plans
  • Acceptance Test Plans
  • Installation Manuals
  • Maintenance Guides
  • User Instructions
  • Repair and Replacement Guidelines


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