Brownfield Instrumentation Engineer Papendrecht • FairPlay Engineering

Join a dynamic team tackling the unique challenges of brownfield engineering. We’re seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer who excels in modifying and upgrading existing facilities with precision, safety, and minimal disruption.

Our client is a respected player in the engineering industry, known for delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary solutions across a variety of complex infrastructure and industrial projects. With a strong foundation in engineering excellence and a collaborative culture, the organization supports clients throughout the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design to detailed engineering and commissioning.

Our client is seeking a qualified Brownfield Instrumentation Engineer with extensive experience in offshore platform design and detailed engineering. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in an engineering company, with a proven track record of working with NAM/Shell standards and handling complex brownfield projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing client requirements and as-built documentation, developing electrical and instrumentation deliverables, and preparing specifications, technical bid evaluations (TBE), and FAT procedures for field instrumentation, SCADA/DCS systems, telecommunications (CCTV, PAGA, LAN, WiFi), and Fire & Gas detection systems. You’ll provide input into 3D models, collaborate across disciplines, and coordinate closely with clients.

Your expertise will support the preparation of various instrumentation design documents such as cable lists, block diagrams, termination and loop diagrams, and detailed layout drawings. You will also contribute to demolition and modification designs, evaluate existing systems for reuse, and oversee procurement and vendor documentation.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of challenging offshore projects, ensuring engineering excellence and compliance with industry standards while contributing to innovative solutions in complex brownfield environments.

• Proven experience in brownfield detailed design activities
• Familiar with NAM/Shell standards
• Offshore experience, including with O&G platforms
• Skilled in preparing specs, TBE, and attending FAT for:
• Field instrumentation and control/on-off valves
• SCADA/DCS systems
• Telecommunication systems (CCTV, PAGA, radio, LAN, WiFi)
• Fire and Gas detection systems
• Proficient in preparing:
• Cable lists, loop diagrams, termination diagrams
• Instrument/telecom/fire detection layouts and block diagrams
• Hook-up and mounting typicals
• Cause & effect diagrams, control narratives