PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, TELECOMMUNICATIONS & SECURITY
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A Principal Engineer part of an Instrumentation & Automation team in Basingstoke, UK, supporting Eni's global engineering projects.
You will operate as a Telecommunications & Security technical engineer and Project Discipline Lead (PDL) on projects and engineering activities across all project phases, including feasibility studies, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed engineering, support for EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) phases and decommissioning.
You will have the ability to manage time effectively to meet project goals, ensuring timely communication and resolution of issues. As well as the ability to act as & support the I&A &/or T&S PDL by taking initiative and full accountability for assigned tasks.
The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and designers to drive project performance throughout its full life cycle ensuring all deliverables are met, budget and schedule are adhered to and technical integrity of the design is maintained., * Perform detailed calculations (optical link budgets, volt drop calculations, etc.), to support design activities and take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of these calculations.
- Ensure design methods, standards, and technical data are applied in accordance with Company, Local & International requirements.
- Prepare and check all T&S deliverables including Philosophies, Specifications (General, Technical, Supply, etc.), Block Diagrams & Architectures, Technical Cable Specification etc. Produce Cable Lists/Schedules, perform CCTV and PA/GA Coverage Studies. Prepare T&S BoM and MTO etc.
- Engineering support for designers developing T&S Block Diagrams & Architectures, Cable Routings, Control Room Layouts, Equipment Room Layouts, T&S Field Equipment Location Drawings etc.
- Close liaison with I&A discipline.
- Close liaison with ICT Telecommunications & Company Security Division.
- Attend reviews (e.g. Plot Plan Review, 3D Model Review, CCTV & PA/GA Coverage Studies etc.).
- Carry out Technical Bid Evaluations.
- Attend and carry out T&S system FATs, Inspections and SATs.
- Effectively communicate and liaise with other engineering disciplines.
- Input into other discipline documents such as Electrical Loads, Heat Dissipation, Weight calculations, Plot Plans etc.
- Undertake short-term visits to operating sites and Company regional offices worldwide to support project activities.
- Assist with manhour estimates and planning activities associated with proposals and budgets.
- Keep abreast of new legislation and industry standards related to plant design and performance, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Liaise with telecoms & security system suppliers.
- Contribute to the design of T&S systems and equipment in accordance with project and regulatory requirements, receiving coaching where needed to build competency.
- Ensure a high standard of safety is maintained and Environmental and Quality Assurance processe s are followed.
- Monitor and adhere to Project budgets maintaining a close relationship with the Project Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer, Instrumentation & Automation., * Process CCTV.
- Dispatcher Systems.
- Entertainment Systems.
- Voice Recording Systems.
- Meteorological Systems.
- Ship to Shore Operational Communications
- OT Telecommunications Management Systems.
- Global Positioning Systems.
- Crane Radio Systems.
- Navigational Systems Including:
- Radar Systems (Including Vessel Traffic Management System & Automatic Identification Systems)
- Non-Directional Beacon
- Gyrocompass
- Voyage Data Recorder
- Cybersecurity for Navigation Systems
- Marine Systems Including:
- Man-Over-Board Systems
- SOLAS Requirements
- Ship to Ship Communications
- Berthing Aid Systems
- Differential GPS
- Remote Operated Vehicle Systems
- Subsea Intrusion Detection Systems
- Security Systems Including:
- Access Control Systems
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Security CCTV
- Radar Video Surveillance Systems
Working knowledge and experience of the following ICT systems:
- Wide Area Networks (including terrestrial, LOS Microwave & Satellite links).
- Mobile Communications (5G etc.).
- Local Area Networks and WiFi Infrastructure.
- IP Telephony Systems.
- Hotline Telephone Systems.
- UHF Plant Mobile Radio Systems.
- VHF Marine Radio Systems.
- VHF Aeronautical Radio Systems.
- ICT Telecommunications Management Systems.
- Cybersecurity Protocols for ICT.
Requirements
- Proven knowledge of the main T&S requirements in conventional (oil and gas), carbon capture and renewable energy sectors.
- Experience of onshore and offshore projects.
- Experience in performing FATs.
- Experience in SAT and commissioning activities would be advantageous.
- Experience in producing the T&S documents.
- Experience of T&S system engineering for large industrial facilities, either in operations, maintenance or design would be advantageous for this position.
- Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
- Experience of leading teams on large and small Projects.
Detailed knowledge and experience of the following systems are essential:
- Fibre Optic Cables and Fibre Optic Cable networks for onshore and offshore communications, including Subsea (umbilicals).
- T&S Cabling infrastructure., * Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Professional accreditation preferred.