Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Vacancy Number: CR-262651
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: 12 September 2025
Introduction
Brunel is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer.You will provide specialist I&C engineering expertise across brownfield modification projects, shutdown scopes, and ongoing operational support.
This is a Perth-based role with a mix of office engineering, vendor interface, and occasional site engagement.
About this role
- Lead the preparation and review of I&C engineering deliverables, including specifications, datasheets, design drawings, and calculations.
- Provide technical guidance for the selection, design, installation, and commissioning of instrumentation, control systems, and associated equipment.
- Interface with operations, maintenance, and vendors to resolve technical queries and ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support project engineering activities for brownfield modifications, ensuring integration with existing plant systems.
- Conduct risk assessments, HAZOPs, and participate in control system design reviews.
- Review and approve supplier documentation, FAT procedures, and commissioning plans.
- Liaise with multi-discipline teams to ensure project deliverables are aligned with schedule and budget.
Is this you?
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 10 years' experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the oil & gas sector.
- Proven experience with distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), fire & gas detection, and field instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of IEC, ISA, and Australian standards.
- Experience in brownfield modification projects and operational support environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with Inpex or similar LNG projects highly regarded.
What we offer
- Excellent negotiable day rate!
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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