Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Purpose / Objectives

• Oversee and perform advanced level professional Instrumentation and Controls (“I&C”) Engineering function throughout Projects’ and Operations lifecycle in the Organization’s oil and gas processing facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be the focal point, Subject Matter Expert and Technical Authority for the resolution of all Instrumentation and Control (“I&C”) engineering related matters across the Organization.
• Develop/Review/Approve full suite of I&C engineering deliverables including BoD’s, Specifications, Control & Shutdown Systems’ philosophies, Datasheets, Index, Schedules, Loop Diagrams, Calculations, TBEs, etc.
• Actively participate in HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, SIL Assessments, Design reviews, F&G Mapping Studies and other technical reviews.
• Provide input into Management of Change (“MoC”) processes for instrumentation and control modifications.
• Effectively coordinate SCADA/PCS/ESD/F&G/3rd Party Systems design and integrate with other similar packages.
• Provide I&C engineering input to other discipline Engineers to ensure optimal designs and ensure that design outputs are consistent.
• Assist in the development and completion of I&C check sheets for Mechanical Completions, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
• Coordinate the scope definition, planning and execution of Instrumentation and Control (“I&C”) equipment upgrade or modification projects.
• Act as the Company representative (as required) to ensure that design work by contractors meets Company specifications and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Evaluate technical issues relating to preparation of proposals and evaluation of equipment for adherence to required performance criteria.
• Perform I&C equipment purchasing tasks, such as vendor bid enquiry preparation, vendor bid analysis, vendor selection, approval of vendor deliverables and attendance of FAT/shop tests, as needed.
• Manage contractors undertaking Instrumentation and Control (“I&C”) scopes for the Organization and ensure scopes are delivered within budget and schedule.
• Implement improvements directed towards showing profitable operation, growth of business and the enhancement of the team's performance.
• Identify new appropriate technologies applicable to our operations and environment, evaluate these, technically and commercially and where appreciable opportunities exist, present a proposal for its deployment.
• Use extensive relevant design and construction experience to proactively anticipate and prevent problems before they arise.
• Assist in the resolution of field problems, assessing field recommendations on changes and in the implementation of efficient corrective measures that can reduce operational issues.
• Provide adequate Instrumentation and Control (“I&C”) technical support to ongoing Operations in all Organization’s Operating Assets.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, while ensuring effective communication with other disciplines, departments and business units to successfully complete tasks.

Job & Main Specifications (Education / Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering. Chartered Status preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ cognate experience in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering in the Oil & Gas industry, particularly in the areas of design (conceptual to detailed Engineering), construction, commissioning, start-up and Operations.
• Proven knowledge of I & C systems software, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant National and International regulations, specifications, codes and standards.
• Ability to identify and proffer solutions to instrumentation and controls challenges across the facilities.
• Effective project management skills.
• Highly assertive and a team player with excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to distil problems, establish evidence-based facts, determine accurate conclusions, make recommendations, and take firm decisions.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Be willing to live our values and have a passion for projects that matter.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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