VINCI Construction’s business model is based on three complementary pillars to provide long-term support for customers on projects spanning a wide spectrum of technical features, scales and geographies.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: ICSS Maintenance Lead
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Job Purpose
The Lead ICSS Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and integrity of all Instrumentation, Control, and Safety Systems (ICSS) onboard the FPSO.
This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and operational support to maintain high system availability, ensure compliance with company standards, and optimize plant performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Maintenance:Lead the operation and maintenance of all ICSS systems (DCS, ESD, F&G, PLC, SCADA) to ensure maximum reliability and safety of the FPSO.
Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks in alignment with maintenance plans and OEM recommendations.
Troubleshoot complex ICSS failures and provide root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Manage ICSS software updates, patches, and backups to maintain integrity and cybersecurity compliance.
Ensure the implementation of functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511).
Validate and approve system modifications, logic changes, and engineering requests.
Team Leadership & Coordination:Supervise and mentor the ICSS and Instrumentation technicians offshore.
Coordinate with other discipline leads (Electrical, Mechanical, Process, HSE) to support integrated maintenance campaigns.
Liaise closely with the onshore support team and system vendors for remote troubleshooting and technical assistance.
Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of all ICSS activities, interventions, and system status.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement:Monitor ICSS system performance KPIs and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
Develop and optimize maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve system resilience.
Participate in Management of Change (MoC) reviews, risk assessments, and reliability studies.
Ensure that all ICSS systems meet Client standards for integrity, safety, and operational excellence.
HSE & Compliance:Promote and enforce company HSE policied and ensure safe execution of all ICSS activities
Guarantee compliance with offshore safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Support Functional Safety Assessments and ensure SIL verification and validation activities are performed.
RequirementsEducation:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.
Experience:5–10 years of experience in ICSS, including at least 3 years in offshore FPSO operations and maintenance.
Proven background in control & safety system maintenance and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with major ICSS vendor platforms (e.g., Yokogawa, Honeywell, ABB, Emerson, Siemens, Schneider).
Experience in oil & gas production, FPSO systems, and offshore safety management.
Skills & Competencies:Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
Good understanding of process control, safety systems, and instrumentation principles.
Proficient in ICSS configuration tools, logic programming, and system diagnostics.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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