Instrument & Controls and Engineer

20th October, 2026

INSTRUMENT & CONTROLS ENGINEER

Location: Great Yarmouth (Office based)

Company: ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE)

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

About ODE Asset Management:

ODE Asset Management Limited (ODE) is an established Asset Management and Operations Support provider with offices in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth. As part of the DORIS Group, we deliver engineering, integrity management, project and operational support services across the UK energy sector, supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical offshore and onshore assets.

Our success is built on technical excellence, strong operational governance and a commitment to safety, asset integrity and continuous improvement. About the Instrument & Controls Engineer Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Instrument & Controls Engineer to join our Asset Support Team based in Great Yarmouth.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of offshore gas installations and renewable energy assets, providing specialist engineering support to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of instrumentation and control systems.

Working closely with operational teams, engineering colleagues, contractors and clients, you will play an important role in managing instrumentation and control system modifications, supporting maintenance and integrity activities and ensuring compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong understanding of functional safety, Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs) and the management of Major Accident Hazards, together with the ability to identify engineering risks and develop practical solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Instrumentation & Control Systems

• Supporting the coordination and management of modifications to asset instrumentation and control systems in accordance with client Management of Change procedures.

 

• Developing detailed scopes of work to support engineering design and cost estimation.

 

• Acting as a focal point for Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) loops and functional safety activities, including impact assessments and functional safety assessments.

 

• Ensuring instrumentation drawings, technical documentation and records accurately reflect current operational configurations.

 

• Reviewing instrumentation anomalies identified through daily operational reports and developing appropriate remedial actions.

 

• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning and related activities at vendor and fabrication facilities.

 

• Conducting offshore and site surveys as required.

Maintenance, Integrity & Reliability

• Supporting the development and implementation of instrumentation maintenance and integrity policies, strategies and routines.

 

• Managing maintenance and operational risks, particularly those associated with Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs).

 

• Developing and maintaining annual work plans that integrate scheduled maintenance, engineering activities and verification requirements.

 

• Reviewing completed maintenance data against equipment performance expectations.

 

• Investigating recurring equipment failures and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

 

• Supporting the effective management of instrumentation and control system integrity across operating assets.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Supporting the identification and management of Major Accident Hazards.

 

• Ensuring activities are planned and executed safely in accordance with ODE’s SHEQ policies and procedures.

 

• Maintaining awareness of relevant statutory regulations, industry standards and codes of practice.

 

• Promoting high standards of process safety, operational integrity and environmental performance.

 

• Working collaboratively with engineering and operational teams to identify risks, resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience and qualities we are looking for:

Essential

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience in Instrumentation, Control Systems or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in instrumentation and control engineering within offshore gas production, process operations or a comparable industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, maintenance and operational support.
• In-depth working knowledge of IEC 61511 and functional safety principles.
• Knowledge of EEMUA 191 and EEMUA 201
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 and the OG86 cybersecurity framework.
• Understanding of Major Accident Hazards and the management of Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs).
• Experience supporting Management of Change processes and engineering modifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent organisational and change control skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports for different audiences.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to maintaining high safety and environmental standards.
• Full and valid driving licence.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel offshore and to other locations for meetings, surveys and training as required.

Desirable

• Degree, HNC or HND in Instrumentation, Control Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience supporting Southern North Sea gas production facilities and operations.
• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer certification.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing, commissioning and offshore engineering surveys.
• Experience developing maintenance and integrity strategies for instrumentation and control systems.
• Current offshore certification, including:
  • MIST o BOSIET/FOET
  • Offshore medical certificate o Secondary means of escape training (Donut/S-cape)

Why Join ODE?

At ODE, you’ll join an experienced and collaborative engineering organisation supporting technically challenging assets across the UK energy sector.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across a range of offshore gas and renewable energy assets, contributing directly to the safety, integrity and reliability of critical instrumentation and control systems.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineering and operational professionals, with opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge, contribute to engineering improvements and develop your career within a supportive and professional environment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Minimum 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Company pension scheme
• Company performance-related bonus
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply:

I you have experience in instrumentation and control engineering and are looking for a varied and technically rewarding role supporting offshore operations, we’d like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a covering email or letter outlining:

• Your relevant instrumentation and control engineering experience.
• Your experience off functional safety, asset integrity and operational support.
• Why you are interested in joining ODE as an Operations Support Engineer – Instrument & Controls.

 

Applications should be sent to: odeam-recruitment@ode-ltd.co.uk

 

Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026

 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.