Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer

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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

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Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Kent is looking for a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer who will be responsible for coordinating the production of engineering deliverables and providing progress reporting for a project in accordance with the project plan. Typically supervises a team of engineers to address all discipline specific requirements within the project. May undertake discrete specialist studies / technology reviews under supervision. Liaises with other disciplines to achieve design consistency. Supports the Project Management Team in planning, identifying technical issues which could limit progress, impact project budgets. Interfacing with the client.

The Principal C&I Engineer is typically accountable to the Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, discipline Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager, depending on size and complexity of the Project. Corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental / Group Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Execute C&I engineering design activities for feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC projects.
• Be technically responsible for all C&I and Telecoms engineering work and allocate, supervise and direct preparation of project deliverables.
• Formulate resolutions and supervise technically challenging issues, communicating effectively with Clients and Senior Management.
• Review ITB documents in the proposals stage, prepare man-hour estimates and provide input to project execution plan.
• Supervise, review and check the C&I and Telecoms activities including: Philosophies, Specifications, Shut Down Cause & Effect Charts, Schedules, Drawings & Diagrams, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions for long lead items.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract by raising technical queries with projects / client.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Contribute to multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provide necessary C&I and Telecoms engineering input.
• Identify scope of work and supervise preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR). Plan/schedule C&I and Telecoms engineering activities and manpower resource.
• Support Procurement for long lead item enquiry, prepare Technical Requisitions, review vendor documentation and provide Technical Bid Evaluation support.
• Ensure compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommend cost effective improvements.
• Consult Quality Assurance with quality issues ensuring compliance with Kent's ISO Quality procedures and Project Quality Plan.
• Coordinate Internal and client audit requests and facilitate audit procedures of engineering systems.
• Contribute to training and development of other staff.
• Perform related duties as instructed by Direct Supervisor.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Typically Master's Degree in Instrument or Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Status and significant related experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Tactful in resolving issues.
• Exposure to Consultancy, FEED / Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and costs.
• In-depth knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.

Communication:

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Cost awareness.
• Team Player.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country.