Job Family: Engineering - Instrumentation & Controls
Location: Georgetown, GY
Our Vision.
SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.
Our Profile.
We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION.
Job Purpose:
As Instrumentation Engineer you are responsible for the development, installation, management, and maintenance of equipment used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery, and processes in the shorebase operations. The role ensures that all instrumentation systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, contributing to the overall productivity and safety of the shorebase operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- You develop instrumentation systems and control strategies for shorebase operations.
- You conduct regular inspections, testing, and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment.
- You troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- You collaborate with other engineering disciplines, operations teams, and management to ensure integrated and effective instrumentation solutions.
- You develop and maintain documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and operation manuals for instrumentation systems.
- You ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
- You provide technical support and training to shorebase personnel on the operation and maintenance of instrumentation systems.
- You participate in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of instrumentation solutions.
- You evaluate and implement new technologies to improve the performance and reliability of instrumentation systems.
- You liaise with suppliers and contractors to procure and manage instrumentation equipment and services.
Main Tasks:
- Provide technical support on all Instrument and Control related queries for Guyana fleet.
- Provide strategic development of Instrument related working procedures and processes.
- Provide creation and/or ownership of Operations Instrumentation documentation.
- Provide reviews in company internal standard Instrumentation documentation.
- Provide Operational Feedback and support to new projects.
- Provide Instrumentation experience and active involvement to internal company projects or initiatives within and out with Assets Integrity when required.
- Perform Pre-Start up and Operational Audits as required.
- Report on Monthly KPI’s with follow up on Actions generated.
- Continuous improvement of the operability of the instrument systems throughout Guyana fleet in relation to maintenance, reliability and safety.
- Undertake instrument related studies to determine root causes of failures and recommend remedial actions.
- Local Authority for Technical review of MoC processes related to Control and Instrumentation SCR / Management of Change & Etc.
- Mentoring of Junior Engineers and development of National Staff.
- Travel offshore as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification or licensure in instrumentation engineering.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Proficiency in using instrumentation and control software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to instrumentation and control systems.
- FPSO experience preferred, ability to travel internationally including offshore.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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