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Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Instrument Engineer - Pre-Commissioning Field

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Instrument Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university and a minimum of 10 years of relevant Oil & Gas industry experience.
  • Proven experience working on ADNOC Gas projects is highly preferred.
  • Sound understanding of international codes and standards, including ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and relevant ADNOC engineering standards.
  • Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on multi-billion-dollar offshore projects.
  • Good communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Verify that all field instruments, control systems, and related equipment are installed, calibrated, tested, and ready for commissioning and start-up.
  • Plan and perform loop checks, calibration, functional testing, and instrument inspections to confirm system integrity and operability.
  • Ensure instrumentation systems meet project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements before handover to commissioning and operations teams.
  • Verify installation of field instruments against P&IDs, instrument datasheets, hook-up drawings, and vendor documentation.
  • Conduct field walk-downs to confirm mechanical completion.
  • Ensure instrument tagging and identification are correct.
  • Identify and rectify punch-list items.
  • Perform instrument loop checks from field devices to control systems (DCS, PLC, ESD, F&G).
  • Verify signal integrity for analog and digital inputs/outputs.
  • Test logic sequences, interlocks, alarms, and shutdown functions.
  • Witness and document functional tests.
  • Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
  • Verify calibration certificates and records.
  • Ensure instruments meet project specifications and tolerances.
  • Coordinate with third-party calibration vendors when required.
  • Coordinate with DCS/PLC engineers during system testing.
  • Verify instrument communication protocols such as HART, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus.
  • Support I/O checks and cause & effect testing.
  • Validate control valve stroking and positioner functionality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proven experience working on ADNOC Gas projects.

About the Company

Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Wood is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides project management, engineering, and technical services for energy and materials markets, including oil and gas, renewables, and environmental work. Its approach combines engineering know-how with program management to plan, design, build, and optimize large projects. The firm differentiates itself through a long track record of growth via organic expansion and major acquisitions, notably the Amec Foster Wheeler merger, creating an integrated portfolio from traditional energy to sustainability consulting. Its goal is to help clients navigate the global energy transition by delivering reliable project delivery at scale and sustainable value in international energy services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded
1912

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