Technical Authority - Instrumentation & Automation in Aberdeen

At BW Offshore, our mission is to engineer offshore production solutions to progress the future of energy. We are a leading provider of floating production solutions (FPSO), with a commitment to expand our capabilities even further. Our experienced team uses four decades of offshore expertise to develop tailored energy solutions that meet the evolving needs of markets worldwide. As a publicly-listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we prioritise transparency, sustainability, and long-term value for our stakeholders.

We are currently seeking a Technical Authority – Instrumentation & Automation to join BW Offshore's Technical Authority Team. This role will be based in our Aberdeen office.

You are responsible for:

• Owner of BWO’s Technical Standards, which defines the minimum requirements for new and operating assets.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and expert advice to the wider BWO organisation, where required.
• Interaction with Industry.
• Verification Activities to ensure compliance with Technical Standards, Design Performance Standards and Operational Performance Standards.
• Facilitation of technical lessons learnt through the Lessons Learnt Database, leading to the continuous improvement of Technical Standards and other Engineering Documents, Methods and Tools.
• Verification of Engineering Methods and Tools.
• Support the Concept Development Department with Concept Developments, Technical Framing and Value Engineering Studies.
• Knowledge of industry rules, standards and guidance related to Instrumentation & Automation, such as: ABS, DNV, IEC, ISO, IEEE, etc.
• In addition to Instrumentation & Automation, the Technical Authority shall also be the focal point for interaction with Telecommunications and Cybersecurity.
• Collaboration with Projects and Asset Operations in the field of ICSS, SIS, Metering, Field Instrumentation and Actuated Valves.
• Design and Selection of IS and non-IS equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, including documentation such as Descriptive System Documents, Simple Apparatus Assessment, Specific Conditions of Use Assessment etc.
• IECEx CoPC Unit Ex 009 “Design of Electrical Installations” or equivalent.
• Experience of an engineering tool such as Aveva is advantageous.
• Possessing competency in functional safety, demonstrated through being certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland or similar), would be advantageous.
• The successful candidate must possess a profound understanding and extensive experience in leading roles within the discipline of instrumentation and automation for large FPSO projects.
• Have a deep comprehension of project dynamics during detailed engineering phase, including inter-discipline interaction and dependencies, as well as critical deliveries within the discipline.
• The successful candidate shall have experience in installation and construction to understand the practical aspects of field instrumentation and site engineering.
• Operational experience is advantageous, as it relates to the ability to prioritise and understand how system verification should be conducted to ensure that systems remain operational and healthy throughout their design lifetime.

Education And Experience:

• Master’s degree in Instrumentation & Automation Engineering or related discipline, Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be acceptable.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the offshore Oil & Gas industry, particularly in Projects and Operations phases of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) assets within an Operating Company and Contractor environments, or closely related industry.
• Experience with Instrumentation, Automation and Control Systems engineering and design is required.
• Experience with Telecommunications and Cybersecurity is advantageous.
• Previous experience working as Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer is required.
• Previous experience working as Technical Authority / Subject Matter Expert is desirable.

Who We Think You Are:

• Possess excellent conceptual thinking skills.
• Able to demonstrate a pragmatic and delivery orientated approach.
• Excellent leadership skills with a high focus on influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a structured and analytical manner.
• Previous experience working in a multinational environment is desirable.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).

We are deeply committed to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable working environment for all. We believe that diversity is not just a buzzword, but a critical component of our success, and we are dedicated to valuing and celebrating the unique perspectives and experiences that every individual brings to our team.