ICSS Engineer - Operations

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About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• As an Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) Engineer, you provide support to provide support to the offshore units in matters related to controls of the FPSO process and equipment.
• You provide direction on computer control systems to FSO / FPSO’s and Shore Bases, in particular Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) including Fire & Gas, Cause & Effect and Package Systems, as and when required. You ensure the completition of Heathbook received from ICSS specialist onboard.

Responsibilities

• You oversee Management of Change processes related to ICSS, Safety Instrumented Functions, and cybersecurity, ensuring proper execution and alignment with company standards.
• You implement robust controls to maintain and protect ICSS software from unauthorized modifications and cyber threats.
• You assess and develop training for offshore control system personnel, ensuring competence in line with company requirements and taking corrective actions where necessary.
• You collaborate with Fleet HR to evaluate and enhance the competency of ICSS specialists offshore.
• You participate in reliability studies and establish maintenance philosophies tailored to ICSS systems.
• You support digital project developments, contributing technical expertise to ongoing initiatives.
• You develop, maintain, and manage onshore data application systems like OSIsoft PI, Matrikon Alarm Manager, and Control Performance Monitor.
• You lead the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity systems, safeguarding operational technology.
• You provide technical input for Root Cause Analyses of ICSS failures and recommend effective remedial actions.
• You prepare and support offshore activities by defining scopes of work, aligning specifications, managing procurement, and ensuring vendor mobilization.
• You align intervention plans with offshore teams and monitor the execution of activities, escalating issues when necessary.
• You ensure the implementation of Service Bulletins, GTS, Maintenance, and Safety Alerts as per company policies.
• You report anomalies in the CMMS and contribute to maintaining accurate inventory and communication maps for ICSS and OPC systems.
• You provide input for budgeting ICSS-related activities and travel to offshore units and Luanda shore base as required.

Education

• Master or Bachelor’s degree in Control System and Instrumentation Technology or equivalent.
• CREA active (Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Arquitetura
• (Architecture and Civil Engineering Regional Council)

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an ICSS or Control System Engineer, with at least 10 years in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Expertise in PCS7.
• Proficient in Management of Change processes for ICSS modifications and familiar with Risk Assessments (RA).

Functional Competencies

ICSS - ICSSSystems EngineeringLearning from eventsReliability, operability and safetyICSS - Alarm ManagementTroubleshootingICSS - Operational Technology CybersecurityProject controlICSS - Process ControlAnalysis