Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Work Location: Brisbane 

Roster: Monday to Friday

FFI is working on a green hydrogen and ammonia opportunity in Brisbane.  We are working with others on the conversion of an existing gas based ammonia production facility at Gibson Island in Brisbane, focusing on construction of an industrial scale hydrogen production facility.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for instrumentation, control systems and telecommunications engineering, technical design and interfaces across the Gibson Island H₂ Project green hydrogen plant, providing guidance on equipment selection, technical assurance, risk assessments and supporting progress through various phases of project.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Client-side lead instrumentation, controls and telecommunications engineering role, providing technical oversight of Engineering Contractor activities during feasibility, detailed design, execution, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective application of the instrumentation, control system and telecommunications engineering meet the basis of design requirements of the project.
• Input into plant layout design to ensure sufficient consideration is given to instrumentation, control system and telecommunications requirements.
• Participate in specific detail design reviews and evaluations including technical safety reviews of design, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, risk analysis.
• Participate in contract tender evaluations.
• Support major instrumentation, control system and telecommunications equipment acquisition process, and participate in FAT and SAT
• Responsible for management of the application of the functional safety framework and management of Contractors compliance (e.g., audits, verification calculations, etc.).
• Responsible for the management of the application of the cybersecurity lifecycle framework and management of Contractors compliance (e.g., Contractor and Vendor audits, etc.).
• Manage site instrumentation, control system and telecommunications construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage interfaces between Vendors, Contractors and third parties to achieve an agreeable outcome.
• Liaise with other Lead Engineers on respective discipline engineering requirements and interface issues.
• Review and approve key business deliverables including those with significant multi-discipline content.
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety, etc., and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Contribute to building a frugal cost-conscious attitude throughout the project team.
• Achieve and maintain effective communication with the project delivery team, and other internal and external stakeholders at all times.
• Carry out additional tasks as may be required from time to time by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation and Control Engineering degree.
• Chartered professional engineer, RPEQ registered.
• Competent engineer for design and selection of electrical equipment for hazardous areas (EEHA) is preferred.
• Current TUV or Exida Functional Safety Engineer level certification is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience working in a project setting from feasibility studies through to start-up.
• Experience in overseeing EPC design activities and delivering large projects.
• Experience in engineering, design and selection of instrumentation, control system and telecommunications equipment. Some experience with an owner/operator is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in similar roles, within large and complex projects (wind, solar, hydrogen, ports, mining, oil and gas)
• General knowledge of instrumentation (including equipment sizing and selection, analytics, etc.)
• Experience in control system equipment design and selection (including integrated control and safety systems, fire and gas systems and advanced process control)
• Experience in process system design. Including P&ID development, HAZOP.
• Hazardous area design experience.
• Experience in telecommunications equipment design, selection and commissioning is an advantage. Systems including CCTV, access control systems, radio, PAGA, wireless and wired network design.
• Hydrogen facilities experience is preferred.
• Experience of electrical regulatory communication interfaces is considered an advantage.
• Experience in functional safety design and management (IEC 61508 and IEC 61511).
• Experience in cybersecurity design and management.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in engineering software (AVEVA Instrumentation, ExSILentia, etc.).
• Strong leadership skills and experience in leading direct and indirect reports.
• Knowledge of Australian and international codes, standards and industry specifications.

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified