Process Control Lead Engineer

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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

• The Discipline Lead Engineer's purpose is to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and safe engineering solutions that meet project objectives and contribute to the overall success and sustainability of the projects.
  

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-time process controller data from offshore assets to identify performance gaps and recommend control strategies for improved efficiency and reliability.
• Measure controller performance fleetwide (KPIs) using statistical monitoring tools.
• Identify and address “bad actor” controllers, working closely with local shorebase teams and offshore resources to optimize performance.
• Lead root cause analysis for control system issues, both remotely and during offshore visits, ensuring minimal production downtime.
• Collaborate with offshore operations, maintenance, and process engineering teams to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to offshore personnel on control system operation and troubleshooting.
• Review new FPSO process control schemes and designs, providing expert feedback to project engineering teams to ensure operability, safety, and compliance.
• Support the development of real-time process simulation models for operator training, troubleshooting, and production optimization.
• Supervise specialized vendors where appropriate, ensuring quality execution.
• Capture and document lessons learned for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Education

• Engineer Diploma in relevant discipline.
  

Experience

• 10 to 15 years in Oil and Gas Industry
• Offshore/onshore upstream process facilities start-up, including commissioning & integration of control systems.
• Commissioning of control systems in mid-stream is also possible.
• Experience in Process/Process control troubleshooting in an oil production environment.
• Proficiency with DCS, PLC, and ICSS systems; familiarity with Siemens PCS7 is a plus.
• Knowledge of APC (MPC/DMC), PID tuning, and process optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of advanced control techniques including multivariable controllers, nonlinear controllers, feedforward controls, quality estimators, and optimizers.
• Understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and IEC 61511 standards. TUV certification is a plus.
• Understanding of equipment control packages, such as centrifugal compressor capacity and surge control systems (e.g. CCC controllers), and pump control logic.
• Experience with software tuning packages such as Tai Ji or ProTuner, with in-depth knowledge of their application for system optimization.
• Knowledge of process simulators (Steady State/Dynamic) and real time process simulation systems.
• Knowledge of controller monitoring tools such as Control Performance Monitor (CPM) is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of hardware aspects (valves, actuators, positioners) to diagnose and resolve issues that limit control performance, ensuring adequate dynamic response and improving system stability.
• Experience in Process/Process control troubleshooting in an oil production environment.
• Familiarity with process historian and analytics tools such as PI Vision and Seeq.

Functional Competencies

AnalysisDetailed designEngineering design and calculation toolsDigital savvyPlanningSite engineeringSystems Engineering