Principal Engineer, Telecommunications & Security – 33589
About EniProgetti UK Branch
EniProgetti is wholly owned by Eni, the global energy company. EniProgetti performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to Eni businesses worldwide. The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke.
EniProgetti is currently helping to lead Eni in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.
The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke, with ample free parking and only a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station.
This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as Eni is committed to move towards a ‘net zero’ future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.
EniProgetti UK operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such, typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.
Role Overview
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.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- 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.
Knowledge and Experience
- 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.
- Public Announcement/General Alarm (PA/GA) Systems.
- 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.
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Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Professional accreditation preferred.
Location:
Basingstoke, UK
Contract type:
Permanent
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance.
Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process.
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