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Lead Instrument Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Lead Instrument Engineer to work for a major client based in Immingham. This is s permanent role working 40 hours per week.
Job Summary:
The Lead Instrument Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, integration, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation systems in complex engineering environments, particularly for clients within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Speciality Chemicals sectors.
This role may involve leading a small team of instrument engineers and designers ensuring compliance with international standards, and delivering high-performance instrumentation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead instrumentation engineering scope across all project phases: conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, and construction.
* Develop and review specifications, datasheets, and material requisitions.
* Oversee integration of instrumentation systems with electrical, mechanical, and process disciplines.
* Design and configure control and safety systems (e.g., DCS, ESD, F&G).
* Manage procurement and installation of field instruments, valves, and transmitters.
* Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, and offshore safety regulations.
* Provide technical leadership during commissioning, start-up, and operations.
* Review and approve vendor documents and technical drawings.
* Conduct risk assessments and participate in HAZOP, LOPA and SIL reviews.
* Mentor junior engineers and foster technical development within the team.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or HNC/HND with relevant design and plant operation experience).
* Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, preferably in offshore oil & gas projects.
* Strong knowledge of control systems, ESD, F&G, and offshore instrumentation.
* Familiarity with international standards (IEC, ISA).
* Experience in HAZOP, SIL, and risk assessment processes.
* Proven leadership and project management skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Desireable Skills:
* Familiar with planning and estimating processes.
* Proficient in the use of instrumentation design tools and CAD software.
* Understanding of industrial communication protocols and automation systems.
* Ability to work in offshore environments and travel as required.
* Previous experience of managing design teams.
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