Technical Specialist - LNG

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

In short

This hybrid role is for a Technical Specialist focusing on LNG, FLNG, regasification, and gas processing projects. The position involves leading the design, engineering, commissioning, and delivery of automation and control systems, requiring strong domain expertise and experience with industrial automation standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LNG, FLNG, regasification, and gas processing projects.
Lead the design, engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning, and delivery of automation and control system solutions.
Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, engineering best practices, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
Collaborate with project managers, customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to manage technical risks and resolve complex engineering challenges.
Lead technical reviews, design freeze meetings, FAT/SAT activities, and stakeholder discussions.
Review and approve engineering deliverables, system architectures, control narratives, vendor documents, test plans, and project documentation.
Support bid and proposal activities by analyzing customer requirements and developing optimal automation solutions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and promote knowledge sharing.

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in industrial automation projects, including end-to-end project execution from bid phase through engineering, testing, commissioning, and handover, with a strong focus on LNG/FLNG projects.
Strong domain expertise in LNG, FLNG, liquefaction, gasification, regasification, storage, and related gas processing applications, including automation system design and implementation.
Deep understanding of automation industry standards and control systems, including ISA, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 61131-3, IEC 61850, IEC 104, and IEC 101.
Hands-on experience with DCS engineering, system configuration, graphics development, testing, commissioning, and industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, OPC UA/DA/AE, and IEC 61850.
Strong knowledge of control system architecture, field instrumentation, networking, Windows Server environments, and engineering documentation, including P&IDs, Control Narratives, FDS, I/O Lists, Cause & Effect diagrams, and Interlock philosophies.
Experience working with global customers and multidisciplinary project teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with ABB control systems (800xA, Symphony Plus, Symphony Harmony, Advant, Infi90, Conductor NT, PPB) will be a strong advantage.
Willingness to travel internationally as required for project execution, FAT, commissioning, and site support (40-50% travel).

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a talented team where you can thrive.

Skills

DCS engineeringProfibusModbusOPC UAOPC DAOPC AEIEC 61850IEC 61131-3IEC 61511IEC 61508ABB 800xAABB Symphony PlusABB Symphony HarmonyABB AdvantABB Infi90ABB Conductor NTABB PPB

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