Control Systems Technician

About the Company

CB&I Asset Solutions is globally recognized for providing specialized asset management services to energy sector clients. Our focus is on delivering tailored, value-driven solutions that ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations, maintenance, wells, and decommissioning, especially for late-life energy assets. We foster a culture of investing in our workforce and building exceptional teams trusted by clients to enhance asset performance and extend lifespan through innovation.

We support hybrid working arrangements for office-based roles, typically requiring presence in the office at least three days weekly.

Position: Control Systems Technician (Offshore - Ghana)

Role Responsibilities

• Manage installation, upkeep, and fault diagnosis of automated control systems aboard the FPSO KNK.
• Work across systems involving Telecoms, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors, executing system calibration, interpreting schematics, preventive maintenance, and problem-solving to reduce downtime.
• Expertly read and interpret P&IDs, datasheets, general arrangement drawings, and procedural documentation.
• Conduct installations, modifications, and maintenance on electrical/electronic systems including wiring, sensor arrays, and motor controls.
• Contribute to implementing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Policies aligned with divisional strategy objectives.
• Engage in ICS security incident investigations, root cause analyses, continuous improvement, and productivity initiatives.
• Participate in lifecycle management reviews and periodic updates of ICS inventories.
• Diagnose and repair control system faults using relevant software tools for monitoring and fault detection.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues across Ethernet, Fiber, Modbus protocols, and TCP/IP.
• Calibrate and verify instruments/control devices measuring parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow.
• Operate and assess control system interfaces for Yokogawa DCS, Allen Bradley, and Siemens modules, including configuration tasks.
• Supervise control systems via technologies like PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Document and analyze data, interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints thoroughly.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to enhance system reliability and preempt failures.
• Ensure safe operation in compliance with KNK protocols and relevant standards.
• Serve as the technical liaison, providing operator support and training on system usage and maintenance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial control systems and communication technologies.
• Prior experience working on Tanker/FPSO platforms is mandatory.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial automation, networking, and system integration within operational technology.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing operational issues using appropriate tools.
• Capability to configure Allen Bradley PLCs and associated hardware is advantageous.
• Familiarity supporting telecom equipment including RADIO (UHF/VHF, VHF Marine), ACS, PAGA, Data LAN & WAN, meteorological devices, CCTV, and telephony.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience providing start-up support transitioning systems to operation phase.