JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Wood is recruiting for a Alarm Rationalization Engineer to to join its Projects team focusing on engineering for the refinery petrochemical industry.

Position is based in Oman for a long-term assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Alarm Rationalization Engineer will facilitate AMR review where all possibilities and optimisation of the design.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in refinery and petrochemicals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen's Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Typical responsibilities

1. Technical Knowledge and Process Understanding

• Process Engineering Expertise: In-depth understanding of the processes being monitored (e.g., polymers, refineries, petrochemicals) to effectively identify critical alarms and their triggers.
• Control Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for configuring and managing alarms.
• Instrumentation Knowledge: Strong understanding of sensors, transmitters, and field devices to evaluate alarm reliability and accuracy.
• Alarm Management Standards: Proficiency in relevant industry standards such as ISA-18.2 (Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries) and EEMUA 191 (Alarm Systems - A Guide to Design, Management, and Procurement).

2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Root Cause Analysis: Ability to assess alarm data to identify nuisance, chattering, or redundant alarms.
• Risk Assessment: Skilled in performing risk-based prioritization of alarms using appropriate methodologies.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in analyzing historical alarm trends to detect alarm floods, recurring patterns, and areas for suppression or rationalization.

3. Software and Tools Proficiency

• DCS Systems: Experience working with platforms such as Honeywell, Yokogawa, and Schneider.
• Alarm Management Tools: Familiarity with specialized tools such as Honeywell DynAMo and Yokogawa ARA.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Control and Automation (B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Eng.) or equivalent.
• Should have significant experience in Alarm Rationalisation projects.
• Shall have minimum 12 years relevant work experience .
• Middle East is added 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.