The Principal Instrument Engineer is the technical lead and subject matter expert (SME) for the Instrumentation Engineering discipline. The role provides technical leadership on complex offshore projects, like FPSOs and offshore production facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the department's technical lead and SME for Instrumentation discipline.
  • Provide guidance and solutions for complex technical challenges across multiple projects.
  • Develop, maintain, and govern engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
  • Review and approve critical engineering deliverables and technical decisions.
• Project Execution
  • Lead instrumentation engineering activities for offshore projects, including FPSOs, floating facilities, offshore platforms, and brownfield modifications.
  • Carry out proper planning and execution of integration/engineering work as well as technical quality checks throughout project execution
  • Ensure preparation, review and delivery of documents such as cable block diagrams, termination and loop diagrams, instrument index, I/O list, control and safety philosophy, detector layout and cause & effect charts, instrument loop diagrams, control system architecture and SIL verification studies
  • Oversee the design and integration of ICSS systems.
  • Support HAZOP, SIL, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Ensure compliance with project, client, regulatory, and classification society requirements.
  • Manage technical interfaces with multidiscipline engineering teams and close collaboration with the ICSS team to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Act as the primary technical interface with clients, certifying authorities, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors.
  • Lead technical bid evaluations, vendor reviews, and package integration activities.
• Capability Development
• Mentor and develop engineering staff to strengthen discipline capability and technical excellence.
• Support recruitment, competency development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of instrumentation & control engineering experience in offshore Oil & Gas, FPSOs, floating production facilities, offshore platforms, and brownfield projects.
• Demonstrated experience as lead engineer, discipline lead, or technical authority on large EPC/EPCI projects, with good working knowledge of relevant industry standards (like IEC / API / ISO / NORSOK), class and regulatory requirements.
• Strong experience across concepts, FEED, detailed design, commissioning and operations support phases.
• Proven track record in managing complex multidisciplinary technical challenges.
• Prior experience on Kongsberg Maritime ICSS system will have an added advantage

 

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

Why join us

• Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including attractive insurance policies and pension schemes.
• Take part in the green shift for the ocean space and work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future.
• We offer hybrid working arrangement.

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

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