SSA SYSTEM EXPERT

Since 1985, CIRA has specialized in industrial instrumentation, particularly in regulation, testing, commissioning, diagnostics, and supervision of works. We operate internationally, primarily as a subcontractor for major industrial companies and system integrators.

Work Environment 

To maintain sustainable development policy and in order to ensure the consistency of actions by integrating Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) within a framework of performance and continuous improvement, we are in search for an automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems expert to join our team.

Missions  

• Provide operational support to the Project Manager for the monitoring and coordination of all engineering activities related to automation, electrical, and instrumentation system expertise.

• Steer, supervise, challenge, and validate the deliverables produced by the engineering contractor, ensuring their compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements, as well as their technical consistency throughout the duration of the project.

• Ensure the confidentiality of all technical documents and project materials produced as part of the assignment.

• Actively participate in working groups dedicated to defining the scope of work, assignments, and associated shutdown durations.

• Contribute to the development of the implementation framework, including scheduling, switchover strategies, and work phasing.

• Manage technical interfaces with internal stakeholders (project teams, operations, Technical Department) and external parties (engineering firms, contractors, etc.), and report any identified issues to the Project Manager.

• Identify technical and operational risks, anticipate potential issues, and propose appropriate solutions or optimizations.

• Participate in the definition and evolution of system architectures, particularly regarding supervision, synoptic displays, and related tools.

• Review and understand the functional analyses required for the project.

• Support the Project Owner in improving the functional analyses and adapting them for FAT and SAT phases.

• Provide in depth technical expertise on HIMA safety systems.

• Validate the typicals and functional analyses to ensure alignment with contractual requirements and applicable standards.

• Collect, verify, and distribute all input data required for engineering studies, and update functional analyses and related documents accordingly.

• Verify that engineering studies comply with contractual requirements, applicable standards, and internal reference documents.

• Take part in technical reviews and meetings conducted by the engineering contractor.

• Organize and facilitate internal technical review sessions with specialists, manage cross‑discipline arbitration, and synthesize expert contributions.

• Review, critically analyze, and validate project documents issued by suppliers, engineering firms, and internal teams.

• Participate in the various safety and project reviews (SSE, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL review, FAT, etc.).

• Contribute to the technical and commercial alignment of work and supply contracts.

• Monitor and validate the engineering contractor’s deliverables throughout all phases of the project.

• Control the progress and quality of studies and works, conduct periodic reviews to validate milestones, verify progress, resolve issues, propose and/or validate necessary changes, and escalate decisions to the Project Manager when required.

• Participate in operational impact reviews at each phase of the project.

• Participate in and contribute to Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), analyze results, and monitor the resolution of deviations.

• Identify the prerequisites for signing acceptance certificates (PV AM, PV PMER, PV RO) at each project completion stage, and alert the Project Manager of any associated schedule deviations.

• Organize and lead the preparation of the Provisional operating documents until their final validation.

• Provide regular, clear, and structured reporting to the Project Manager and stakeholders on technical matters, risks, schedule, and progress.

• Capture lessons learned and contribute to their dissemination when required. 

Skills  

• Electrical H0/B0 – BR Certification.

• Chemical risk certifications GIES1 and GIES2.

• Proven experience in industrial operations as well as engineering on large offshore Oil & Gas projects.

• Ability to communicate and work autonomously. 

• Demonstrated expertise in automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in automation systems (DCS, safety PLCs) from vendors such as HIMA, Emerson, and Honeywell.

• Proficiency in written and spoken French and English is essential.