Urgent Hiring: ICSS Instrument Engineer – International FPSO Project | Paris, France

 🚨 Urgent Hiring: ICSS Instrument Engineer – International FPSO Project | Paris, France 🇫🇷

Capefront is seeking an experienced ICSS Instrument Engineer to join an international FPSO project, with the main project location in Paris, France and potential assignments in Singapore 🇸🇬 and Geoje, South Korea 🇰🇷.

This opportunity is aimed at experienced engineering professionals with a strong background in Instrumentation, ICSS, Automation, Process Control, ESD, Fire & Gas systems, and Oil & Gas projects.

The anticipated start date is October 2026, subject to Final Investment Decision (FID).

🔧 ICSS Instrument Engineer – Job Overview

The successful candidate will support the ICSS and Instrumentation Lead throughout the detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning preparation phases of the FPSO project.

The position is primarily residential, based at the engineering premises in Paris, France. However, frequent missions to offshore locations, vendors and project sites may be required depending on project activities.

📍 Position Details

Job Detail| Information

Position| ICSS Instrument Engineer

Project| International FPSO Project

Main Location| Paris, France 🇫🇷

Potential Assignments| Singapore 🇸🇬 & Geoje, South Korea 🇰🇷

Start Date| October 2026, subject to FID

Duration| 1–4 years following FPSO contract award

Contract| Renewable assignment contract

Work Arrangement| Residential

Industry| Oil & Gas / FPSO

Experience| Minimum 7 years relevant Oil & Gas experience

English| Fluent

French| Advantage

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

The ICSS Instrument Engineer will contribute to the engineering and execution of the FPSO project and support the ICSS and Instrumentation Lead across different project phases.

1. ICSS & Instrumentation Engineering

Support the ICSS and Instrumentation Lead during:

- Detailed design

- Procurement

- Construction

- Commissioning preparation

The engineer will help ensure that engineering activities are properly coordinated and aligned with project requirements.

2. Engineering Contractor Supervision

Supervise the engineering contractor's ICSS and instrumentation design activities.

The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with:

- Project specifications

- Engineering schedules

- Project budgets

- Applicable codes

- Safety requirements

3. Technical Document Review

Review technical documentation related to:

- P&IDs

- Package instrumentation

- Field instruments

- Instrument sizing

- Material selection

- Hook-ups

- Instrument layouts

- Cabling

Strong technical knowledge of instrumentation and control systems will be important for successfully carrying out these activities.

4. Multidisciplinary Interface Coordination

Coordinate interfaces with multiple engineering disciplines and package teams, including:

- Process

- Safety

- HVAC

- Electrical

- Architectural

- Other package engineering teams

The position requires effective communication and coordination across an international project environment.

5. Technical Queries & Design Changes

The ICSS Instrument Engineer will respond to technical queries, follow up on engineering design changes and help resolve technical issues before they have an impact on project progress.

6. Vendor Support & Inspections

Support vendor-related activities, including:

- Vendor inspections

- Pre-FAT activities

- FAT activities

- Supplier visits

- ICSS supplier coordination

- Instrumentation supplier activities

The engineer may also be required to participate in visits to ICSS and instrumentation suppliers.

7. Construction Follow-Up

Follow up on construction activities and report any identified:

- Safety issues

- Technical issues

- Engineering concerns

Close coordination between engineering and construction teams will be required throughout the project.

8. Commissioning Preparation

Support commissioning preparation activities and provide regular progress reports to the discipline lead.

🎓 Requirements

Candidates interested in this ICSS Instrument Engineer opportunity should meet the following requirements.

Engineering Qualification

The candidate should have an engineering qualification related to areas such as:

- Instrumentation

- Automation

- Process Control

- Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems

- Fire & Gas systems

Oil & Gas Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant Oil & Gas experience is required.

Experience with major Oil & Gas, offshore, FPSO or related engineering projects can be particularly relevant to the responsibilities described in the announcement.

Instrumentation & Control Knowledge

Candidates should have strong experience with:

- Field instrumentation

- Instrumentation engineering

- Control philosophies

- ICSS-related engineering activities

Language Skills

Fluent English is required.

Knowledge of French is considered an advantage.

International Teamwork

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in international and multicultural teams and coordinating with different disciplines, contractors, vendors and project stakeholders.

🌍 International FPSO Career Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to participate in an international FPSO project with engineering activities based primarily in Paris, France 🇫🇷.

Depending on project requirements, assignments may also take place in:

🇸🇬 Singapore

🇰🇷 Geoje, South Korea

The role may involve frequent travel or missions related to offshore activities, vendors and project sites.

📅 Start Date & Assignment Duration

The anticipated start date is:

October 2026

The start remains subject to Final Investment Decision (FID).

According to the recruitment announcement, the assignment is expected to last 1 to 4 years following the FPSO contract award, with a renewable assignment contract.

📩 How to Apply

Experienced candidates who match the requirements are invited to submit their updated CV to:

📧

  s.lee@capefront.com

Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly highlights their experience in:

- ICSS

- Instrumentation

- Automation

- Process Control

- ESD

- Fire & Gas systems

- Oil & Gas

- FPSO projects

- Field instrumentation

- Engineering and commissioning activities

🚨 Important Information for Candidates

Before applying, candidates should carefully verify that they meet the key requirements, particularly:

✅ Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline

✅ Minimum 7 years of relevant Oil & Gas experience

✅ Strong field instrumentation experience

✅ Experience with control philosophies

✅ Fluent English

✅ Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment

French language skills are considered an advantage.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – ICSS Instrument Engineer

What is the position available?

The position is ICSS Instrument Engineer for an international FPSO project.

Where is the position based?

The main project