System Engineer Job at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: System Engineer

Job Reference: 2024-36523
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Mission

• SPIE Global Services Energy is looking for a Skilled and Experienced System Engineer to play a pivotal role in supervising the ICSS vendor for a major project in Lagos, Nigeria.

What’s the Role?

• As a System Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of this critical project, ensuring seamless integration, validation, and implementation of the ICSS (Integrated Control and Safety System). Here’s what you’ll do:

Engineering Development:

• Ensure the ICSS vendor has access to all relevant and up-to-date documentation for system development.
• Oversee the design and engineering process to guarantee alignment with project specifications.

Vendor Coordination:

• Act as the primary interface with the ICSS vendor, managing all technical and operational interactions.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to the delivery schedule, identifying and resolving potential roadblocks early.

Solution Validation:

• Plan, oversee, and track all validation milestones, including document reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Ensure the solution meets all functional, safety, and performance requirements.

Site Preparation:

• Proactively plan and coordinate any necessary site shutdowns to implement the ICSS solution with minimal disruption.
• Prepare the site for a seamless transition to the new system.

Training:

• Identify training needs within the project scope, working closely with the ICSS vendor.
• Define, schedule, and oversee the delivery of all required training sessions to ensure teams are fully equipped to operate and maintain the system.
• Continuous Improvement
• Analyze the project timeline to identify critical paths and potential risks.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays and optimize project execution.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Industrial Electronics, or Industrial Computing.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years in control systems engineering, preferably in FPSO or offshore environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex SIS is essential.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in DCS and SIS programming (IEC 61131-3) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus,OPC, Ethernet).
• Solid knowledge of safety standards and redundant systems in offshore settings.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore (BOSIET/OPITO certification is a plus).