Senior/Principal engineer instrumentation

BH-554339
  • Competitive
  • Norway Hordaland Bergen
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Senior/Principal engineer instrumentation 

Contract periode: 04.01.2027 - 31.12.2027
Location: Bergen

Main tasks and responsibilities:
  • Detailed design of instrumentation tasks.
  • Participate in studies. 
  • Estimate instrumentation tasks. 
  • Prepare job packages and follow up on deliveries.
  • Discipline check of design basis (studies, drawings, and job packages). 
  • Follow up with suppliers, package responsibility. 
  • Participate in pre-test/FAT at the supplier. 
  • Participate in inspections onshore/offshore. 
  • Able to take on training responsibilities for new engineers. 
  • Perform as-built.


Qualifications / Kvalifikasjoner:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation/Automation Hardware.
  • Alternatively, a Technical College degree with extensive experience in VEM.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience from offshore and/or onshore oil & gas projects.
  • Proven track record in instrumentation engineering and design.
  • Extensive knowledge of brownfield modifications and work on operating facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems and field equipment used in the oil and gas industry.
  • Good understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
  • Experience with ATEX, NORSOK, STID, ProCoSys, and ARIS.
  • Fluent in Norwegian and/or English, both written and spoken
  • Ability to take ownership of engineering activities and support project execution from study phase through completion.  
  • Experience with preparation of tenders, tie-back developments, and metering systems is considered an advantage.
  • Grunnleggende EX kurs
  • FSE høy og lavtspent med førstehjelp
  • Offshore sertifikat med helivelt
  • Helseattest


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