Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer / Australia

We are currently recruiting a Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer to join a Global EPC in Perth, Australia as part of its Operations APAC West business.
This is an initial 12 month opportunity which is expected to be an ongoing requirement for a key energy client.   
The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Instrument & Controls Discipline Lead and working across FEED / Execution to EPCM delivery, across some of world’s most technically challenging brownfields Oil & Gas projects.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as focal point for Instrument & Controls Engineering activities across the project life cycle (Concept, FEED, detailed design) to produce fit for purpose solutions.
• Producing cost effective Instrument & Controls Engineering reports, documents and deliverables
• Supporting and mentoring Instrument & Controls Engineers and Designers and provide technical assistance as required
• Providing technical input to business development, early customer engagement, tenders and studies
• Acting as a Technical Authority, ensuring technical integrity of all work performed on projects.
• Ensuring all assigned work is carried out in compliance with agreed budget and schedule.

Qualifications:

- Ideally, you will be a qualified engineer with an Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized institution, and have relevant experience in either a Principal or Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer level role, within the Australian Oil & Gas industry within an EPCM / Engineering design office environment.   

In addition you will have: 

• Knowledge of SPI for the development of I&C engineering deliverables, control systems, shutdown PLC hardware and software design 
• Extensive design and knowledge of applicable codes and standards (both international and Australian) 
• Proven experience managing risk during the design process consistent with technical and commercial requirements 
• Excellent analytical, literacy and numerical skills 
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience in client facing roles 
• Be prepared to undertake site visits either onshore / offshore 

What will set you apart will be your in-depth Instrument knowledge supported by relevant experience in design and operations.