Offshore Integrated Control and Safety Systems Engineer

City: Offshore Israel

Date: 20 Oct 2025

Energean is an independent E&P company focused on developing resources in the Mediterranean and UK North Sea. With presence in nine countries Energean is operating production, development and exploration assets with an excellent HSE track record.

The company has an approximately 70% gas weighted portfolio with more than 800 MMboe 2P reserves and 2C resources and our flagship development assets are the multi-tcf Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas fields, offshore Israel.

Energean is committed to sustainable development and to be a net zero emitter by 2050 contributing to the global net zero target. The company also strives to meet United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals through its day-to-day operations and a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Being an equal opportunity employer and valuing diversity Energean does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Summary:

Energean is seeking to employ an Offshore Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) Engineer for its operations in Israel. The role requires extensive oil and gas experience, with a strong background in Instrumentation & Control systems engineering and automation technologies, and a deep understanding of complex control strategies and instrumentation in the context of FPSO facilities. This is a hands-on position, ensuring 24/7 coverage and reliability of Siemens PCS7 control systems to support safe and continuous offshore production.

Key Accountabilities:

Leadership and Strategy

• Provide technical leadership in the development and execution of control system strategies for FPSO operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align control system initiatives with project objectives and company standards.

Advanced Control Strategies

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced control algorithms to optimize FPSO processes, including model predictive control (MPC) and adaptive control strategies.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to enhance control system performance, safety, and reliability.

Integration and Interface Management

• Oversee the integration of ICSS with electrical and mechanical subsystems, ensuring seamless communication and system integrity.
• Manage vendor interfaces for control system hardware and software, with a focus on Siemens PCS7.

Technical Oversight

• Provide expert troubleshooting and resolution of complex ICSS issues in real time.
• Ensure 24/7 hands-on coverage to maintain production continuity and minimize downtime.

Risk Management and Safety

• Lead and participate in HAZOPs, risk assessments, and system audits to identify hazards and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure strict compliance with Energean standards, international regulations, and industry best practices.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation, including logic diagrams, configurations, and software versions.
• Produce reports on ICSS performance, downtime events, and improvement recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering (or related discipline).
• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety) preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in control system engineering within oil and gas or similar heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PCS7 systems (essential).
• Familiarity with DCS, PLC, SIS, and automation technologies.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (IEC 61850, ISA-95, API, IEC61511).
• Project management and vendor coordination experience.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication, able to present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and influence key decision-makers.
• Self-starter, proactive, and able to work independently offshore under challenging conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on mindset.
• Flexible, delivery-focused, with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Fluent in English (Hebrew an advantage).

This role is being handled by the Energean recruitment team and no agency contact is required.