JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Instrumentation Engineer for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Design and Specification of Instrumentation Systems: Lead the design, specifications and selection of instrumentation systems to monitor and control processes.
• System Integration and Coordination: Ensure smooth integration of instrumentation systems with other engineering disciplines and ensure coordination across teams to achieve project goals.
• Technical Leadership and expertise: Provide expert guidance to other engineers and designers in the selection, design , installation and troubleshooting efforts during commissioning or operational phases to resolve complex issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• To have single - point responsibility for all Instrument and Controls System design and engineering deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's policies and procedures
• Definition of plant overall controls architecture
• Coordination of I&C team and reporting to Project or Engineering Manager on project related matters
• Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
• Ownership of I&C schedule and planning
• Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan, and day-to-day supervision of discipline personnel on the project. This includes approval of timesheets, holiday approval and overtime approval where delegated.
• Manage and report progress of all I&C engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements including weekly and cumulative productivity.
• To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
• To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and Undertake pre qualification of third parties
• Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors and OEM's as required to conclude the project deliverables in accordance with the project scope and provide third party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required
• Define scope of work for 3rd Party sub contracts as required.
• Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids
• Review of Vendor Documents on Detailed Engineering Projects
• Provide input to EPC scope of work and EPC Tender Package for EXECUTE stage
• To co - ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre - commissioning, and start - up to ensure there is no conflict within the overall engineering design.
• To provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing etc.
• Ensure compliance with management of change processes both technical and financial
• To provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to I&C engineering and raise appropriate EQ's / deviations
• To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
• To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• To liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion whilst ensuring that the project is concluded within the boundary of the technical scope.
• Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Close Out for your respective discipline.
• To promote safe behavior at all times
• To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within your department
• Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Instrumentation or Electronics) from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers
• Experience FEED, Detail design and EPC projects
• Brownfield onshore/offshore experience is mandatory.
• Preferred to have candidates with UK based projects experience in the Offshore/Onshore
• Assurance of tender and supply for all I&C equipment
• Thorough knowledge of DCS, ESD, F&G and SCADA systems generally incorporated in major Brownfield oil / gas offshore projects.
• Participation with contribution during P&IDs, HAZOP, and SIL reviews workshop Review and where required approval of work by others
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.