Lead Instrument and Control Engineer

Lead Instrument and Control Engineer

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Nexos is looking for a: Lead Instrument & Control Engineer

In our experience, different thinking delivers different and better results, which is why we always challenge the norm and shift expectations. Our commitment to challenge aspects of traditional EPC project delivery allows us to unlock key operational and commercial efficiencies for our customers.

We recognise and celebrate that it is our people who make our company great and as a growing business we are always looking for new talent.

We offer flexibility, empowerment and career development in a progressive and inspiring environment, where you will feel motivated, valued and supported. An environment where bold, free and disruptive thinking is encouraged.

What you’ll be doing

Key role to ensure Instrument & Control Engineering activities are executed in alignment to nexos integrated brownfield offering. You will be accountable for executing discipline engineering activities and ensuring technical quality is maintained within budget and schedule. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager/Head of Instrumentation. This role is critical to our success as we evolve into one of the leading EPC contractors in the market.

You will be responsible for:

Key Fundamentals: People, Process and Systems

In line with our internal processes and “how to guides” you will:

• Act in accordance with the nexos Core Values.
• Work in accordance with regulatory / nexos HSE & quality requirements.
• Support Business Management System (BMS) development and be responsible for improvement of department working practices, systems, and team efficiency.
• Support development and competency of subordinates.
• Maintain required technical quality of work.
• Maintain effective communication with project management and inter discipline teams.

(day to day focus of team)

• Responsible for the overall management of the assigned Instrument team.
• Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals as required.
• Assess and continuously improve working practices, systems, personnel and team efficiency and performance.
• Promote new initiatives to clients and third parties as required.
• Overall responsibility for discipline including personnel, supervision, workload allocation and delivery.
• Ensure assigned work is compliant to agreed budget and schedule.
• Input & maintenance of project plan, progress updates and cost control for assigned scopes.
• Discipline focal point for project scope/schedule change(s) in accordance with project change control process in conjunction with Planning, Project Engineering & Project Control functions.
• Ensure compliance to applicable/up to date standards, regulations, codes and procedures.
• Regular liaison with customer focal points and attendance at key meetings, as required.
• Estimate/schedule preparation & approval and electronic submission via nexos digital eco-system (Slingshot).
• Promote and maintain effective communication with client, project management and inter discipline teams.
• Review, check and approve discipline work output (including remote working, e-checking/approval etc.).
• Accountable for discipline checking, approval, and document filing (including electronic).
• Support the business to identify, evaluate and select appropriately skilled personnel in line with the business recruitment strategy.
• Conduct and support the competency assessment of discipline personnel.
• Support the personal development of discipline personnel.
• Support the business to build and implement appropriate engineering processes and procedures.
• Maintain regular contact and dialog with Engineering Manager and Head of Instrument Engineering, highlighting issues, concerns or areas for improvement.

What we need from you

• Contract position (PSC)
• Full-time – hrs/pw
• Location –Albyn Place, Client Office, Remote and supporting our teams in other Aberdeen facilities

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us

• Significant experience in the Oil & Gas industry with UK bachelor’s degree (or equiv.) in appropriate Eng. subject.
• Chartered/Incorporated Engineer and Member of appropriate Engineering Institute.
• Mature Engineer with sound technical background and wide range of expertise.
• Highly experienced in selection and use of, applicable codes, practices, standards and statutory documentation.
• Competent in the direction and organisation of discipline team within project environment (All sizes)
• Competent in commercial, contractual, and administrative aspects of Engineering.
• Experience in in all aspects of discipline design (including multi-discipline) and use of Analytical methods including theoretic background
• Experience in leading, motivating and developing teams.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Industries

Oil and Gas

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