Lead Instrument Engineer
TRAINOR CONSULTING · Qingdao, Shandong Province, China · On-site
Posted Aug 20, 2026
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Discipline Leadership : Lead the instrument engineering team, manage project workload, progress, quality and cost, formulate discipline execution plans, and regularly report project status, technical risks and solutions to stakeholders.
Engineering Design : Oversee and approve all instrument engineering deliverables; design and optimize core systems including DCS, PLC, SIS, ESD, F&G and metering systems; participate in P&ID review, HAZOP study and SIL assessment to meet offshore functional safety requirements.
Procurement & Vendor Management : Conduct technical bid evaluation, vendor technical assessment and document approval; lead FAT inspection, resolve equipment technical deviations and manage full-cycle vendor technical support.
Site & Commissioning Work : Provide on-site technical guidance for offshore instrument construction, conduct loop check, system debugging and commissioning; troubleshoot on-site faults, complete final technical documentation and project handover.
Cross-team Coordination : Act as the primary technical interface for instrument discipline, coordinate with clients, cross-functional teams and third-party authorities, and update team with latest industry standards.
Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree or above in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or related majors; 8+ years offshore oil & gas/marine EPC instrument engineering experience, including 3+ years team leadership experience; FPSO/subsea project experience is preferred.
Professional Skills : Proficient in offshore instrument system design and harsh environment (explosive, corrosive, humid) instrument selection; familiar with IEC, ISA, API, ATEX standards, HAZOP and SIL verification; skilled in AutoCAD, SPI and common office & project management tools.
Soft & Language Skills : Fluent in English for full technical communication and client docking; possess strong leadership, problem-solving ability, pressure resistance and cross-department coordination capability with rigorous engineering work attitude.
Preferred Certifications : CFSP/SIL functional safety certification, PMP certification, offshore oil & gas professional certificates.
Working Arrangement
What We Offer 
Competitive salary & performance bonus
Social insurance & housing fund, annual leave, and benefits
Global offshore/marine projects & cross-cultural teamwork