Senior C&I Engineer – Contract – Ireland (Cork)

Location: Ireland (Cork)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors.

This role is deemed to be outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

• Generating detailed scope of work packages for E/I and automation contractor for tender / procurement process applying value engineering where possible.
• Identify and evaluate Instrumentation/Automation installations, integrity and efficiency improvements.
• Define Instrumentation requirements for capital projects and interact with internal & external stakeholders, vendors and contractors for tender negotiation, cost estimates, constructability and safety reviews.
• Input into Project Management regarding Instrumentation projects including cost estimates, planning and schedule reporting.
• Generation of I/O lists, instrument index, cable block diagrams and Loop drawings (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of ATEX compliance (including IS calculations) within design.
• Control system panel design, safety system interlocks, emergency shutdown systems, gas detection / fire alarm interfaces and FAT/SAT where required.
• Writing commissioning / test documentation / Loop Test packs.
• Development of site Instrumentation / Safety systems related testing procedures as required by the project.
• Assist with the Co-ordination of the E & I contractors during construction and commissioning activities.
• Reviewing system vendor / automation documentation
• Manage Instrumentation projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the installation and functionality testing of Instrumentation / Automation equipment.
• Work with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance departments to troubleshoot issues.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Degree qualified.
• Chartered status preferred but not essential.
• Broad range of experience with instrumentation, control and safety systems, HV/MV/LV equipment and motor control.
• Knowledge of HAC drawings and EPD documentation in relation to equipment specification.
• Must have proven experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Renewable Energy sectors or similar.
• ATEX (CompEx) qualified 1 – 4.