Senior ICSS Engineer
BH-342833
Posted: 30/07/2026
- Competitive
- France Ile De France Paris
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Senior ICSS Engineer (Integrated Control & Safety System)
Location: France
Start Date: ASAP (Urgent)
Duration: Until February 2027 (Extension Possible)
Industry: Oil & Gas Offshore / FPSO
Project: BUZIOS
About the Role Our client is currently looking for an experienced Senior ICSS Engineer to join a major offshore Oil & Gas development project.
The successful candidate will be involved in the engineering, specification, verification, and coordination of Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS), working closely with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and the end client throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: France
Start Date: ASAP (Urgent)
Duration: Until February 2027 (Extension Possible)
Industry: Oil & Gas Offshore / FPSO
Project: BUZIOS
About the Role Our client is currently looking for an experienced Senior ICSS Engineer to join a major offshore Oil & Gas development project.
The successful candidate will be involved in the engineering, specification, verification, and coordination of Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS), working closely with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and the end client throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review Functional Design Specifications and Functional Analysis documents.
- Prepare and maintain Cause & Effect (C&E) matrices.
- Develop Safety Logic Diagrams (SLD).
- Prepare and review Control System Specifications.
- Coordinate and monitor ICSS vendors and suppliers.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Support Alarm Management activities.
- Interface with Process, Safety, Package, Instrumentation, and Equipment engineering teams.
- Lead and participate in technical meetings with vendors and client representatives.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and client specifications.
- Degree in Instrumentation, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or equivalent.
- Proven experience as an ICSS Engineer within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Strong knowledge of:
- DCS
- ESD
- F&G Systems
- ICSS Architecture
- Cause & Effect Matrices
- Safety Logic Diagrams
- Functional Specifications
- Alarm Management
- Experience managing technical interfaces across multiple disciplines.
- Experience coordinating and supervising system vendors.
- Previous participation in FAT activities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
- Fluent English is mandatory.
- FPSO, Offshore, LNG, Refinery or Petrochemical projects.
- Experience working for EPC contractors or major operators.
- Familiarity with systems such as Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS7, Schneider/Triconex or equivalent.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.