JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Instrument & Control Engineer to be based in the EPC Contractor's office in Paris for the duration of detailed engineering which is currently estimated for 18 months delivering the scope of the clients project. The I&C Engineer will ensure that deliverables are consistent with safe, cost effective and competitive projects and conforms to Projects EPC contract and selected codes and standards.



The Instrument & Control Engineer contributes to performance management of the EPC Contractor and specifically of the vendors; and delivers specific aspects of the Instrument & Control scope. This includes engineering activity specifically regarding Greenfield design and the verification of the Contractor design deliverables as per contract and verification plan.

• Please only apply if you currently have the right to work in the EU and have a valid work visa. To be considered for the role you must to have the right to work in the EU.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical guidance and verification of all Instrument, Controls discipline activities performed by Contractor
• Ensures technical end to end solutions for controls, safety and F&G systems are designed and integrated
• Works with Contractor during design, package bid evaluation to provide project technical integrity verification
• Review of Engineering Contractor scopes of work and man-hour estimates for specialist discipline activities as required
• Experience with HAZOP / LOPA risk assessment and quantification processes
• Experience with engineering safety instrumented systems in accordance with industry standards
• Ensures that project functional specification and scope of works requirements are delivered
• Planning ahead to ensure part time and shared client / IPMT specialist resources are requested well in advance as required
• Technical query resolution
• Technical risk management and mitigation
• Maintains a working knowledge of all relevant codes, standards, and regulations that pertain to project Instruments, control & safety systems and metering discipline
• Provides input to the engineering content of key project detailed engineering documents produced by the Contractor
• Supports and in some case own the engineering content for discipline relevant Tier 3 decisions
• Oversees the application of project selected engineering codes, standards and practices
• Reviews discipline relevant deviations raised by Contractor and recommend as required to the client Lead I&C Engineer
• Supports integration activities with the Main Automation Contractor (MAC)
• Work with the lead electrical engineer to support the interface between the electrical switchgear systems
• Required to work with other core disciplines like Process, Process Safety, Mechanical to verify integrated designs, e.g., control narratives, F&G layouts, ESD hierarchy, model reviews etc
• Supports the client PCC Engineering Manager with discipline specific day to day detailed engineering technical challenges
• Reports into the client Lead I&C Engineer's team

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Education:

• Degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or related Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Chartership / PE status required

Essential experience and job requirements:

• Extensive years of I&C related experience
• Experienced in contractor management and project delivery in detailed engineering phase of a major project
• Experience with integration of package vendor systems
• Deep discipline expertise with good track record of multi discipline integration
• Pragmatic decision maker, willing to challenge and ensure engineering value is delivered
• Track record of delivery and able to demonstrate effective project technical management and leadership skills
• Must have strong general experience with control & safety systems, Fire & Gas systems, digital security, valves, equipment packages controls and interface
• Ability to engage and work with projects personnel, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers
• Recent experience of working with and influencing EPC contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the project team, Contractors and project leadership
• Planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated safety focus with a commitment to continuous improvement in HSSE performance
• Excellent self-motivation and self-direction with limited guidance
• Works well with others, able to give and receive constructive feedback

Desirable criteria and qualifications:

• Previous experience with working on the client side of a major greenfield project delivery
• Previous experience on major greenfield projects in an engineering capacity with large EPC Contractors
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer - TUV, Exida etc.

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.