Automation Specialist

1 month ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Instrumentation and Automation Technical Authority to join our team in Aberdeen.

This is a permanent staff position based out of our company's office, with a global scope and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain technical standards for new and operating assets, ensuring compliance with industry rules and regulations.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and expert advice to the wider organisation as required.
  • Verify activities to ensure adherence to technical standards, design performance standards, and operational performance standards.
  • Facilitate technical lessons learnt through our Lessons Learnt Database, driving continuous improvement of technical standards and engineering documents.
  • Verify engineering methods and tools to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Support the Concept Development Department with concept developments, technical framing, and value engineering studies.
  • Apply knowledge of industry rules, standards, and guidance related to instrumentation and automation, such as ABS, DNV, IEC, ISO, IEEE, etc.
  • Act as the focal point for interaction with telecommunications and cybersecurity.
  • Collaborate with Projects and Asset Operations on ICSS, SIS, metering, field instrumentation, and actuated valves.
  • Design and select IS and non-IS equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, including descriptive system documents, simple apparatus assessments, and specific conditions of use assessments (IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 009 or equivalent).
Requirements
  • A degree qualification in Instrumentation & Automation Engineering or a similar discipline is essential.
  • Functional Safety Engineer certification from TÜV Rheinland or similar is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a similar Instrumentation and Automation Technical Authority role within the North Sea oil and gas industry is essential.
  • Experience with instrumentation, automation, and control systems engineering and design is essential.
  • Experience with telecommunications and cybersecurity would be advantageous.
  • Experience of working on large FPSO projects would be preferred.
  • Experience in installation and construction is essential for understanding the practical aspects of field instrumentation and site engineering.
Estimated Salary Range

£80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us

We are Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd, a leading recruitment agency specialising in the energy sector. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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