F&G System Engineer

INTECH Process Automation is seeking a seasoned F&G System Engineer to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team. The Engineer is responsible for the engineering, maintenance strategy, testing, troubleshooting and integrity of Fire & Gas detection and protection systems . The role ensures reliable detection, alarm and executive actions in accordance with functional safety, hazardous-area and site requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead F&G system maintenance, reliability and integrity activities for gas, flame, smoke and heat detection systems. Develop and oversee calibration, preventive maintenance, proof-testing and functional-testing programs. Verify detector coverage, voting logic, Cause & Effect, alarm functions and executive actions. Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics and failure investigation/RCA for F&G system faults. Ensure compliance with IEC 61508/61511, hazardous-area requirements and applicable site standards. Review and approve F&G test procedures, work methods, maintenance strategies and functional test plans. Manage safety-critical F&G impairments, including risk assessment, authorization, compensatory measures and reinstatement. Support and verify FAT, SAT, commissioning, loop checks, proof testing and functional testing. Ensure correct integration of F&G systems with SIS/ESD, DCS, PLC, SCADA, PAGA, deluge and other emergency systems. Review detector diagnostics, alarm trends, failure history and system performance to identify reliability improvements. Control approved F&G configuration changes, logic modifications, setpoints, voting and Cause & Effect through MOC. Support hazardous-area integrity of detectors, junction boxes, cabling, glands, enclosures and associated equipment. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Process Safety, Engineering, OEMs and specialist vendors. Maintain technical documentation including test records, calibration certificates, impairment records, failure reports and CMMS close-out. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to F&G engineers, technicians and maintenance personnel. Support emergency troubleshooting and safe restoration of critical F&G functions. Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO, HSE, MOC, cybersecurity and F&G management procedures. Requirements: To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. Minimum 10 years’ experience in oil & gas, petrochemical or industrial facilities, including at least 5 years in F&G systems engineering. Strong experience with gas, flame, smoke and heat detection systems. Knowledge of IEC 61508/61511, functional safety, F&G voting and Cause & Effect. Experience with F&G calibration, proof testing, functional testing and detector coverage assessment. Strong knowledge of hazardous-area requirements and Ex-certified F&G equipment. Experience integrating F&G with SIS/ESD, DCS, PLC, SCADA, PAGA, deluge and emergency systems. Proven capability in troublesh