Lead Controls & Instrument Engineer
501-2000
Energy
EngineeringJob category
EngineeringOur client is a globally respected engineering and consultancy firm known for its expertise in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure. A leader in delivering innovative solutions across renewables, decarbonization, and critical infrastructure, they are shaping the future of energy.
Their Reading-based team plays a key role in advancing projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, and energy storage. They're seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead impactful projects and deliver cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading clients. You'll work on some of the world's most complex and impactful projects across sectors like oil & gas, renewable energy, chemicals, and more & there is flexibility to transition between teams and contribute to repeat business.
Responsibilities/Work Scope:
Their Reading-based team plays a key role in advancing projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, and energy storage. They're seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead impactful projects and deliver cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading clients. You'll work on some of the world's most complex and impactful projects across sectors like oil & gas, renewable energy, chemicals, and more & there is flexibility to transition between teams and contribute to repeat business.
Responsibilities/Work Scope:
- Provide technical solutions for operational engineering challenges.
- Evaluate manufacturers for technical competence and compliance.
- Conduct technical studies and prepare reports for management and technical teams.
- Review engineering proposals for large projects.
- Develop and review engineering documentation (procedures, standards, specifications).
- Lead HAZOP/SIL assignments; knowledgeable in IEC 61511.
- Collaborate with design engineers, operations, and other internal teams.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and authorities.
- BSc in Electrical/Instrumentation or relevant engineering field.
- Extensive experience in instrumentation/control engineering (oil, gas, petrochemical).
- Experience in FEED projects and plant construction/commissioning.
- In-depth knowledge of instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature).
- Familiarity with boiler, heater, and furnace control.
- Knowledge of materials selection and electrical systems for instrumentation.
- Expertise in national/international standards (ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, IEC).
- Experience with DCS/ESD systems, Foundation Fieldbus, and vendor PCS/FAT.
- Proficient in office and technical software.