EIT Engineering Team Leader

Norwich
9 months ago
Applications closed

Electrical Instrumentation & Telecommunications (EIT) Engineer

Norwich, UK – onsite

Role Overview

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider, dedicated to excellence in the offshore industry. They specialise in delivering innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for their clients.

Key Responsibilities

Telecommunication Systems:

Develop and review power distribution systems for remote/unmanned platforms, including solar PV, battery storage, and diesel generators.

Optimise load management for Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical systems.

Specify and design IEC 60079-compliant (ATEX/Ex-rated) hazardous area equipment.

Support power system studies (load flow, fault analysis, relay coordination).

Ensure robust earthing, lightning, and cathodic protection systems.

Define electrical packages — lighting, navigation aids, HVAC, switchgear, and more.

Instrumentation & Control:

Design instrumentation and control architectures for remote monitoring and operation.

Develop WHCPs, CIUs, SIS, ESD, and FGS systems.

Select offshore-suitable instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, metering, flow, valves).

Conduct SIL assessments and implementation per IEC 61508/61511.

Assist in the Specification and design of remote communication systems (VSAT, VHF/UHF radios, PAGA, CCTV, and fibre-optic / microwave radio networks).

Ensure SCADA, RTU, and data telemetry systems are optimised for unmanned operations.

Implement cybersecurity measures for remote monitoring and control.

Support testing (FAT / SAT), construction, commissioning activities for electrical and control systems.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Ensure all EIT designs comply with client standards, API, IEC, DNV, ABS, and local offshore regulations.

Support HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and functional safety reviews.

Ensure adherence to IEC 60079 for hazardous area classification (explosive gas environments).

Implement fail-safe and redundancy measures for unmanned facility control systems.

ESSENTIAL

Educated to minimum of HND or equivalent standard in Instrumentation or control / Electrical Engineering

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE

Proven experience in Instrumentation, control, and safety systems design

Proven experience in application of DSEAR / ATEX

Minimum 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical or similar industry

15 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical or similar industry

Experience of working on or with top tier COMAH sites

Experience in all aspects of Instrumentation / Control / Electrical / Telecoms engineering.

Accreditation for the application of IEC61508/61511 (TUV qualification or similar)

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