Senior ICSS / Instrument Engineer - Uganda (Residential)

Location: Kampala, Uganda (Residential)
Contract: 12-Month Renewable
Rate: Day Rate

We are currently recruiting a Senior ICSS / Instrument Engineer to join a major onshore oil & gas development in Uganda. This is a residential role based in Kampala, supporting both project delivery and long-term operational readiness for instrumentation and control systems. Working within the Maintenance team and reporting to the Lead ICSS/Instrument Engineer, you will play a key role in preparing systems for start-up and ensuring ongoing operational reliability post-commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Project Phase

• Review EPC documentation to ensure readiness for maintenance and operations
• Develop maintenance strategies, plans, and procedures for instrumentation and ICSS systems
• Prepare and validate testing procedures for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)
• Support spare parts selection, procurement, and warehouse readiness
• Participate in FAT/SAT activities and support commissioning and start-up teams
• Develop digital tools to support maintenance management post start-up
• Contribute to industrial cybersecurity procedures
• Prepare technical scopes of work for specialist maintenance contracts

Operational Phase

• Provide technical support to site teams on instrumentation and control systems
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of ICSS and field instrumentation
• Monitor equipment performance and implement condition-based maintenance strategies
• Identify obsolescence risks and recommend upgrades
• Coordinate vendor activities and manage maintenance contracts
• Conduct technical investigations, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with standards
• Support planning and scheduling of maintenance activities
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems within oil & gas
• At least 2 years’ experience in an operational plant environment
• Strong knowledge of ICSS, field instrumentation, and safety systems
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.)
• Knowledge of international standards (IEC, ATEX, NORSOK, API, etc.)
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles is advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are interested, please apply