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Wood

Global energy engineering and project services

Senior Instrumentation Engineer

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 or equivalent from an accredited university and at least 10 years of relevant experience in the offshore/onshore oil and gas industry are required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar position on mega oil and gas or petrochemical projects is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the GCC region is preferred.
  • The candidate must be fully conversant with international codes and standards.
  • Excellent spoken and written English is required.
  • Hands-on experience with SPI is required.
  • Working knowledge and experience of electrical-discipline codes, specifications, and practices relevant to the offshore/onshore oil and gas industry are required.
  • SPI experience in Index, I/O List, data sheets, and loop drawings is mandatory.
  • Offshore design experience and RLE FPSO experience are mandatory.
  • Previous experience working in the Middle East is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement advanced instrumentation systems for industrial processes.
  • Enhance system performance and efficiency through automation and control strategies.
  • Ensure instrumentation adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues to maintain seamless operations.
  • Lead instrumentation projects, coordinate with teams, and manage budgets.
  • Research and integrate new technologies to improve system capabilities.
  • Design, model, and analyze package and field-instrument engineering requirements on projects, tenders, or proposals according to client standards, international codes, and project scope of work.
  • Plan and execute instrumentation engineering design for field instrumentation, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Integrated Control System (ICS), Fire and Gas, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and telecommunications systems, including basic and detailed instrumentation and controls design.
  • Prepare data sheets and cause-and-effect diagrams, verify logic, and provide input to interdepartmental interfaces.
  • Ensure designs follow industry-standard practices and conform to the quality management system.
  • Coordinate with the project team and client.
  • Assist in preparing project proposals and pre-qualification documents related to instrumentation engineering design.
  • Identify issues that impede project progress and report them to Project Managers and Discipline Heads.
  • Assimilate new products and technology and keep current with international engineering-design standards and their applications.
  • Identify new work-process methodologies to improve productivity.
  • Prepare construction work packs.
  • Perform TBE, VDR, and follow-up engineering activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in the Middle East is an advantage.

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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