Senior Instrumentation Engineer - Control Valves
Core
Design, specification, and selection of control valves and instrumentation systems for deepwater ocean infrastructure and floating production solutions.
Role type
Senior Instrumentation Engineer (Control Valves)
Builds
Process Control and Instrumentation Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems
Domain
Upstream Oil & Gas, Deepwater Offshore
Required skills
Valve selection and specification, Flow rate and pressure drop calculations, Material compatibility analysis, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) compliance, Vendor management, FAT/SAT supervision, Preventive maintenance planning, Mentorship
Preferred skills
FPSO experience, Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) analysis, CONVAL software proficiency, Aveva Engineering experience
Technologies
SmartPlant Instrumentation, CONVAL, Aveva Engineering, API 520/526/6A/6D/609/607, NORSOK M-710, ISO 23936, ASME BPVC, IEC 61511, IEC 61508
Responsibilities
Specify and select appropriate valves based on process requirements and global technical standards; Perform calculations for flow rates, pressure drops, and material compatibility; Supervise factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) and hydrostatic testing; Support HAZOP and risk assessment studies; Guide and coach junior valve engineers; Develop preventive maintenance plans and failure analysis reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities