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Job Title: Instrument and Protective Systems Engineer Location: Grangemouth Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time UK RTW REQUIRED Description: Reporting to the I&PS Engineering Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist engineering, safety and technical support to the asset teams in matters relating to all manners of field instrumentation and protective systems. Accountabilities: Responsible for maintaining the asset and protective systems integrity. Address day to day discipline operations support issues related to SIS, F&G, bad actors etc, through daily Ops meeting and asset team Management of local instrument and SIS spares, and health care provision. Provide input to remaining life determination and extension, obsolescence studies and asset life strategies. Day to day management and continuous improvement of the SIS LoPs across the area / asset by reviewing associated KPI data e.g. overrides/bypasses, overdue proof testing, SIS demands, failure data, etc and coordinating any necessary changes due to actual field performance. Implement/manage minor I&PS modifications, and provide technical review, through the management of change system. SIS Lifecycle management to IEC 61508/61511 â ensure all roles/responsibilities are covered and ensure that requirements are being met to maintain SIS integrity. Provide input and support to Projects and TARs. Development and implementation of improvement proposals in the area of asset and maintenance management Define technical specifications for requisitions in the context of equipment modifications and replacements. Providing technical support in trouble shooting and emergency situations. As a specialist, provide training and education to the Technician and Operator population. Develop and maintain the required functional safety documentation as defined in BS EN 61511 SPECIAL FEATURES Fault finding and optimisation of compressor control systems. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of Honeywell Safety Manager or Triconex V11 Safety Systems. Risk assessment and asset management relating to the safe operation of equipment Carry out SIF reliability studies and develop calculations using appropriate software(e.g. TRAC, exSILentia, ISOGRAPH) Requires an extensive knowledge of field instrumentation spanning pneumatic instrumentation to current day technology. Participation in HAZOP and LOPA workshops and review of output. Knowledge of the functional safety lifecycle. Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of package PLC systems including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi Knowledge of machinery protection systems including Bently Nevada Qualifications and technical experience: Hold an engineering degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent subject. TUV FSE (SIS) Certification At least 5 years of technical experience in a technical role (discipline engineering, maintenance management) in Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream or Downstream environments. Extensive knowledge of applicable international safety standards Experienced in the coaching, influencing and development of professional engineers. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

This post requires Full right to work in the UK and a UK Driving LicenseWe are unable to assist with any visa sponsorship This is a home based opportunity (remote working), responsible for providing 24/7 remote and onsite support to a multi-industry client base on a rota'd basis. Applicants are required to be flexible and comfortable working away from home. Main Responsibilities Operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems Connect remotely on a variety of platforms to clients PC / PLC / SCADA applications and while working with the client, diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications - generally to move on processes and/or diagnose faults within the field Identify Engineering scope changes and effectively manage the process of change control Ensuring reports are detailed with root cause and resolution Ability to survey automation systems and deliver adoption / obsolescence reports, advising clients regards risk and upgrade paths Be able to effectively carry out automation small works and repairs estimates, with regards to hardware scope and man hours Communicate with clients and observe production sequences providing ideas in order to provide improvements in rates of failure or productivity Selection & specification of PLC/HMI/SCADA hardware and software Comply with all BUK safety rules and create effective RAMS Comply with all BUK company processes and proceduresQualifications and Experience Completed an engineering apprenticeship Previously worked within a maintenance and/or commissioning role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and types Be able to make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identify issues and rectify coding issues, ability to read code and move sequences on in order to continue production Be able to connect and back up PLC and HMI software applications, storing and sharing as required by contracts Able to complete PC health checks, replace hard drive, backup and restore applications Excellent communicator, both written and verbal Be able to work under pressure Able to work alone as well as supervise a small team on specific projects Qualifications and Experience (preferable but not essential) Familiar with detailed EICA specifications and understanding of scopes of work, EICA design drawings and EICA schedules which can include; cable routing drawings, schematic and single line diagrams, loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, inspection and test reports and commissioning plans Understanding of the principles of cybersecurity including layers of protection and the ability to undertake high level assessments providing recommendations for systems and process hardening Selection & specification of general LV electrical items e.g. distribution equipment, isolation & control equipment, cables, protective devices Selection & specification of general items of equipment e.g. converters, barriers, indicators, relays, junction boxes, panel, fixings, cable management etc. Selection and Specification of Instrumentation Equipment for different types of flow, pressure, level, temperature and analytical instrumentation, including cables, Non I.S and I.S systems Be able to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health providing recommendationsFor more information please contact Kieran Duggan at Matchtech Recruitment on or apply now to submit your CV