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The Instrument Department in SBM is responsible for the design of Process Control and Instrumentation Systems, Integrated Control & Safety Systems, Fire & Gas Systems and Telecom Systems. This includes actuated On/Off valves, Control Valves, Pressure Relief Valves and non-reclosing pressure relief devices such as Rupture Discs

In the FEED and subsequent Basic and Detailed phases of a project, the engineers start with defining the concept and then continue to work-out the details of the systems, implement vendor data and work closely together with our sub-contractors to prepare the detailed documentation for construction, commissioning and operation. By making use of reputable suppliers, standardized solutions and experienced contractors SBM is able to achieve this in a challenging time frame maintaining high quality.

Tasks

The role of the Senior Instrument Valve engineer comprises of the following tasks:

• Continuously consider cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
• Prepare specifications for various valve packages based on SBM Group Technical Standards (GTS) and specific client requirements as applicable.
• Act as Package Engineer for instrument valve packages and work in close cooperation with Supply Chain to perform technical bid evaluations.
• Guide and coach more junior valve engineers in SBM Rotterdam office as well as engineers in other SBM locations worldwide.
• Review of vendor documents and support inspectors with FAT.
• Review valve specifications prepared by Engineering sub-contractors to ensure quality and consistency with SBM standards.
• Ensure that the selected valves are fully in line with the Regulatory regime, international guidelines, Classification requirements, SBM standards and Client requirements.
• Provide assistance to Supply chain in qualifying (new) valve vendors.
• Provide input to SBM engineering- and technical standards for preparing and evaluating valve packages.

Profile

• University or Technical College (BSc degree), with at least 8 years’ experience in Instrumentation valve Engineering in the (upstream) Oil & Gas industry.
• Thorough understanding of international standards API 6A and 6D including performance requirements and ISO actuator requirements. In depth knowledge of API and ASME BPVC requirements for pressure relief devices. Fundamental knowledge of control valves and relevant ISO and IEC standards is required.
• Experience with control valve calculations is required, preferably with CONVAL.
• Fully competent in the engineering use of SmartPlant Instrumentation.
• Experience with Aveva Engineering is an advantage.

Qualifications

A pro-active approach; taking initiative; problem solving and creative thinking; professional communication in English (verbal and written); conversant with MS Office applications; willingness to travel; team player, looking beyond discipline boundaries, safety conscious.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.