Integrated Control and Safety Systems Engineer

City: Haifa
Date: 8 Apr 2025

Energean is an independent E&P company focused on developing resources in the Mediterranean and UK North Sea. With presence in nine countries Energean is operating production, development and exploration assets with an excellent HSE track record.

The company has an approximately 70% gas weighted portfolio with more than 800 MMboe 2P reserves and 2C resources and our flagship development assets are the multi-tcf Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas fields, offshore Israel.
Energean is committed to sustainable development and to be a net zero emitter by 2050 contributing to the global net zero target. The company also strives to meet United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals through its day-to-day operations and a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Being an equal opportunity employer and valuing diversity Energean does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Summary:

Energean is seeking to employ an Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) Engineer, with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, who will play a leadership role in overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced control systems. This position requires a professional with a strong background in Instrument & Control systems engineering, automation technologies and a deep understanding of complex control strategies and instrumentation in the context of FPSO facilities.

Key Accountabilities:

Leadership and Strategy:
• Provide technical leadership in the development and execution of control system strategies for FPSO operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align control system initiatives with overall project objectives and company standards.
Advanced Control Strategies:
• Design and implement advanced control algorithms to optimize FPSO processes, including model predictive control (MPC) and adaptive control strategies.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance control system performance and reliability.
Integration and Interface Management:
• Oversee the integration of electrical & control systems with other subsystems, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Manage interfaces with third-party vendors for electrical & control system hardware and software.
Technical Oversight:
• Conduct in-depth analysis and troubleshooting of complex control system issues.
Risk Management and Safety:
• Lead and participate in risk assessments and HAZOP studies to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
Documentation and Reporting:
• Oversee the maintenance of comprehensive documentation for electrical & control system configurations, logic diagrams, and software versions.
• Generate regular reports on system’s performance, reliability, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, instrumentation, or control engineering (or related field)
• Master's degree or relevant certifications would be an advantage
• Experience (typically 4+ years) in control system engineering

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as IEC 61850, ISA-95, and API standards
• Knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, and other automation technologies specific to the oil and gas industry, including comprehensive knowledge with Siemens PCS7 system
• Project management experience, including the ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams

Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with ability to adapt style and content of presentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to demonstrate team working skills and collaborate with and influence key decision makers in an operations environment, but also a self-starter independently
• Delivery focused and can successfully manage multiple interfaces and work streams

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and challenging offshore environment
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn
• Flexible with a can-do attitude

• English proficient

This role is being handled by the Energean recruitment team and no agency contact is required.