Instrumentation Valve Engineer

Instrumentation Valve Engineer Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Contract: 12 months' renewable contract Rotation / Set up: Monday to Friday Expected starting date: 20/07 Join our dynamic team as an Instrumentation Engineer in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design of cutting-edge Process Control and Instrumentation Systems within the upstream Oil & Gas industry. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency in our projects, while working alongside a talented group of professionals dedicated to excellence.

Continuously consider cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability. Prepare specifications for various valve packages based on SBM Group Technical Standards (GTS) and specific client requirements. Act as Package Engineer for instrument valve packages and collaborate closely with the Package Manager and Buyer of the Supply Chain Group for technical bid evaluations. Guide and coach junior valve engineers in the Rotterdam office and other SBM locations worldwide. Review vendor documents and support inspectors during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Advise material/corrosion engineers on cost-effective valve body and trim materials available in the market. Challenge vendor proposed control valve solutions regarding sizes, materials, and valve types. Specify appropriate actuator types and control schemes, including partial valve stroke test functionality. Translate Functional Safety requirements into actuated On/Off valve datasheets. Review valve specifications prepared by Engineering sub-contractors to ensure quality and consistency with SBM standards. Ensure selected valves comply with regulatory regimes, international guidelines, classification requirements, and client specifications. Assist Supply Chain Category Manager in qualifying new valve vendors. Provide input to SBM Group engineering- and technical standards for valve packages. Support Operations in troubleshooting and provide advice on resolving operational valve problems. Provide technical support to Brownfield projects. Prepare project performance standards for valves based on GTS and client requirements.

Valves expertise: In-depth knowledge of Control Valves, On-Off Valves, Safety Valves, and Pressure Relief Valves. Standards Knowledge: Thorough understanding of international standards API 6A, 6D, ISO actuator requirements, API, and ASME BPVC requirements for pressure relief devices. Control Valve Calculations: Experience with control valve calculations, preferably using CONVAL. Software Proficiency: Fully competent in SmartPlant Instrumentation; experience with Aveva Engineering is advantageous. Safety Standards: Good understanding of IEC61508 & 61511 requirements. Communication Skills: Professional communication in English (verbal and written). Problem Solving: Pro-active approach with strong initiative and creative thinking.

Education: University or Technical College (BSc degree) in a relevant field. Experience: At least 8 years’ experience in Instrumentation Valve Engineering in the upstream Oil & Gas industry. Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now!

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