Automation Senior Engineer

Automation Senior Engineer
 
Contract period: 02.03.2026 - 31.12.2027
Location: Asker

Main tasks:

• We are looking for a skilled automation engineer to work in a large oil & gas FEED project consisting of new platform design, brownfield modification work and interface to several contractual interfaces. 
• The right candidate will have the opportunity to develop his/her skills within engineering of Automation systems, working with the PDCS system design.  
• System Design activities for Automation interface to electrical equipment as appointed by automation group lead.
• Designing solutions according to Client requirements ensuring global design solutions across contractual interfaces.
• Design of automation interface to Electrical equipment packages in a FEED phase.
• Follow up vendors and vendor technical documentation, including planning of package engineering activities.
• Ensure that vendor and engineering information required for progress of the work is identified and communicated to the project.
• Interface to other disciplines, suppliers and client.
• Perform and complete engineering documents and data registers.
• Offshore survey may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or higher.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience from automation engineering in green field projects.  
• Minimum 6 years’ experience from automation design for electrical interfaces, incl knowledge of IEC61850. 
• Experience and thorough knowledge of automation design and networks according to relevant standards such as NORSOK, ATEX, PTIL, and IEC.  
• Efficient communicator, who communicate well in English - both orally and in writing.
• Cooperative working attitude and acceptance for multicultural team environment. 
• Ability to work independently as well as in team. 
• Systematic and accurate, with high loyalty to deadline and quality requirements. 
• Proactive, seeking advice and share own experiences with others.

Required Certificates:

• FSE-course, valid through the engagement.
• Ex-course, valid through the engagement.

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