JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently hiring - MPDS (Multi-purpose Dynamic Simulator) Engineers - PSC/LTD



We are the world's engineers, the company that makes the world a better place, the company that delivers the change the world needs most, and the company that doesn't just talk sustainability but makes it real for our clients and ourselves - because our ideas, our expertise, and our ability to scale solutions enables us to transform the world.

Our vision is to deliver solutions that transform the world.



Wood's Projects business unit are specialists in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.



Powered by a global team, we deliver some of the world's boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including:

• Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Renewable Energy
• Power
• Mining & Minerals
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Transportation
• Water
• Government services

If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.



This role will be based out of Wood's Reading office but the client will be based in Sunbury - some hybrid working may also be available.

• Two separate and independent Multi-purpose Dynamic Simulator (MPDS) will be required.
• The MPDS are used to train and develop the skills of control room operators, which contributes to safe, reliable, and compliant operations for the businesses. The MPDS will also be used as a verification tool to test control, safety logic, various operating scenarios and help to identify any system constraints.

Work scope



• Verify individual MPDS (process model, ICSS logic) developed by contractor - ensuring that each MPDS is delivered to the project specification and in compliance with PCCI and HPC contracts and project selected codes and standards.

• Ensure PCC contractor receives the required input from the client and offshore contractors to build the high-fidelity process model and control and safety logic.

• Support codes and standards deviations as they arise.

• Support response to technical queries raised by the various contractors relating to the MPDSs



• Able to operate the MPDS and run simulation cases as defined by the client project team, independent of the PCC contractor

• Work with the Process and Flow Assurance teams to develop cases that will be tested on the simulator that are defined within the contract documents and/or others that arise during design development.

• Support the Commissioning teams to test commissioning procedures before executing actual test of physical equipment.

• Support the Operations team to develop operator training scenarios.

• Support discussions and presentations with partners and other stakeholders when addressing how the project have engineered key operating and control scenarios

• Collaborate with internal and external experts to bring learnings to help solve and develop a high-fidelity MPDS.

#LI-Hybrid - working available depending on project. *All candidates must have currently the right to work in the UK - No sponsorship is being offered at this time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in relevant Engineering discipline
• Ideally Chartered and member of a professional body
• Refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing Process Control engineering experience.
• Significant experience in project and support of ICSS/automation systems
• Deep understanding of system integration and modern IT architecture design
• Pragmatic decision maker, willing to challenge and ensure engineering value is delivered
• Must be computer literate with advanced level of experience in use of office and technical software
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Ideally

• Good understanding of process modelling software such as UniSim, OLGA
• Experience in building or maintaining Operator Training Simulators
• Experience in managing engineering projects involving multiple software packages from different vendors