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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICSS Maintenance Lead - Nigeria

Location: Lagos

Employment type: Permanent

Category: Operations/Maintenance

Starting Date: ASAP

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 Responsibilities

Operations & 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 ExxonMobil’s 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.

About You

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in ICSS, including at least 5 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).

Additional Information:

Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off in Nigeria
Work environment: Offshore FPSO with multicultural teams.
Expected to participate in emergency response and critical maintenance operations as required.

Why join us ?

Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility
Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!
A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up
Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group
Close and supportive management
Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan
Pride in shared achievements
Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)
Commitment to the health and safety of our employees
At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

https://jobs.vinci.com/en/job/lagos/icss-maintenance-lead-nigeria/1440/31379087680