Offshore Instrumentation Advisor

About the Company

Westpaq International is a global engineering, procurement, construction, and installation company with headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. WPQ operates as a special-purpose vehicle in collaboration with both international and local partners, affiliated companies, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver high‑quality, efficient, and innovative technical solutions for our clients worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Instrumentation Advisor to provide technical expertise and support the safe and reliable operation of offshore instrumentation and control systems. The role involves advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, testing, shutdown support, and reliability improvement of critical offshore instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, ESD/SIS, Fire & Gas systems, control valves, transmitters, flow meters, and turbine controls.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.Sc., HND, or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline, with extensive offshore oil and gas experience, strong technical and troubleshooting expertise, and proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Execution Assurance

• Serve as the offshore technical authority for instrumentation, control, Fire & Gas, ESD/SIS, and turbine control systems.
• Provide hands‑on guidance during complex troubleshooting, calibration, loop checks, testing, repair, and system restoration.
• Validate maintenance plans and schedules based on equipment criticality, failure modes, and operational risk.
• Assure maintenance quality, technical compliance, and adherence to standards, procedures, and OEM requirements.

Maintenance Planning & Reliability

• Govern SAP CMMS data quality, work‑order close‑out, BOM accuracy, and spare‑parts management.
• Support reliability improvement through structured RCA, corrective actions, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Provide technical input for shutdowns, turnarounds, emergency repairs, and critical maintenance scopes.

Operational Excellence & HSE Leadership

• Reinforce a strong safety culture through PTW, JSA, isolations, and safety‑critical system assurance.
• Participate in incident investigations, safety observations, and emergency response readiness.
• Ensure disciplined execution of maintenance activities in alignment with HSE expectations and operational risk controls.

Workforce Development & Nationalization

• Deliver structured coaching, mentoring, and on‑the‑job instruction for technicians, contractors, and trainees.
• Support national workforce development through competency assessment, capability gap identification, and targeted progression plans.
• Act as a trusted technical interface between offshore teams, onshore engineering, maintenance management, procurement, and OEM vendors.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc., HND, or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant offshore instrumentation experience within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven expertise with PLCs, Fire & Gas systems, ESD/SIS, control valves, transmitters, flow meters, and turbine controls (Autronica, MKVIe, Solar).
• Strong SAP CMMS experience, maintenance planning capability, and shutdown/turnaround exposure.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience in an offshore environment.

Key Competencies

• Advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and decision‑making skills.
• High personal accountability, positive work ethic, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Commitment to HSE, operational excellence, and equipment reliability.

Technical Systems Exposure

• Fire & Gas Systems
• PLC Systems
• ESD & Safety Shutdown Systems
• Control Valves & Field Instrumentation
• Flow Measurement Technologies
• Turbine Controls (Autronica, MKVIe, Solar)
• Pneumatic & Hydraulic Panels
• DCS/SCADA (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Westpaq International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive, fair, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, ethnic background, marital status, disability, or any other status protected by law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and termination, are made solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.