Milan-Based Offshore & Subsea I&C Engineer (DCS/ESD/F&G)

AVENTA is a leading engineering and project management consultancy firm for the Energy sector. On behalf of a major Client in the Oil & Gas industry, we are seeking a highly experienced I&C Engineer for a strategic project in the Mediterranean.

Project Overview

The successful candidate will join the Engineering team overseeing a high-profile project involving the construction of new sealines and the revamping of existing offshore platforms. This is a long-term assignment based in Milan (Home Office) , with a project duration extending through December 31, 2027 .

Key Responsibilities

The role focuses on the supervision of instrumentation design, control systems integration, and technical documentation review:

• Engineering Document Review: Systematic review, commenting, and validation of I&C deliverables, including P&IDs (instrumentation part), Instrument Index, I/O lists, and Cause & Effect matrices.
• Control Systems Oversight: Providing technical expertise for the integration and revamping of DCS (Distributed Control Systems), ESD (Emergency Shutdown Systems), and F&G (Fire & Gas) systems on existing platforms.
• Subsea Instrumentation: Reviewing specifications for subsea control modules, sensors, and umbilical terminations, ensuring reliable signal transmission and system interoperability.
• Equipment Specification: Reviewing data sheets and technical requisitions for field instruments, control valves, and metering systems suitable for offshore/marine environments.
• Technical Compliance: Ensuring all instrumentation and control designs align with international standards (e.g., ISA, IEC 61508/61511 for Functional Safety) and specific project requirements.
• Reporting & Administration: Accurate management and compilation of project timesheets , technical query (TQ) logs, and periodic engineering status reports.
• Interfacing: Acting as the I&C focal point between the Client, contractors, and other disciplines (Process, Electrical, and Subsea) to ensure seamless system integration.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Instrumentation & Control Engineering within the Oil & Gas sector, with specific expertise in Offshore and Subsea projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of brownfield integration, Functional Safety (SIL), and subsea control architectures.
• Standards Expertise: Familiarity with ATEX/IECEx requirements for hazardous areas and offshore-specific instrumentation codes.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is a strong asset.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to technical detail, and the ability to manage complex technical documentation in a corporate office environment.
• Start Date: Immediate.
• Contract Type: To be discussed based on the candidate's profile and seniority.