Lead Control System Engineer

Lead Control System Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

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

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability in industrial processes for a high-profile client.  

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.  
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  
Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment 
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover  
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 – year service milestones 
Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  
Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  
Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 

The key objectives for this role are:

Designing instrumentation systems that meet project specifications and operational requirements.
Supervising the installation of instrumentation systems to ensure proper implementation and adherence to design.
Ensuring all instrumentation is accurately calibrated and thoroughly tested for optimal performance.
Developing maintenance schedules and troubleshooting any issues with instrumentation systems to ensure continuous operation.
Ensuring that all instrumentation work complies with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Providing technical support and expertise to project teams and maintenance personnel.
Preparing detailed documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

To have single – point responsibility for all Instrument and Controls System design and engineering deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
Definition of plant overall controls architecture
Coordination of I&C team and reporting to Project or Engineering Manager on project related matters
Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
Ownership of I&C schedule and planning
Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan, and day to day supervision of discipline personnel on the project. This includes approval of timesheets, holiday approval and overtime approval where delegated.
Manage and report progress of all I&C engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements including weekly and cumulative productivity.
To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
Define minimum acceptance criteria and Undertake prequalification of third parties
Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors and OEM’s as required to conclude the project deliverables in accordance with the project scope and provide third party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required
Define scope of work for 3rd Party subcontracts as required.
Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids
Review of Vendor Documents on Detailed Engineering Projects
Provide input to EPC scope of work and EPC Tender Package for EXECUTE stage
To co – ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre – commissioning, and start – up to ensure there is no conflict within the overall engineering design.
To provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing etc.
Ensure compliance with management of change processes both technical and financial
To provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to I&C engineering and raise appropriate EQ’s / deviations
To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
To liaise with the Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion whilst ensuring that the project is concluded within the boundary of the technical scope.
Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Close Out for your respective discipline.
To promote safe behavior at all times
To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within your department
Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications  

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Instrumentation or Electronics) from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore / Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers
Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired
Experience Offshore EPC projects
Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
Assurance of tender and supply for all I&C equipment
Thorough knowledge of DCS, ESD, F&G and SCADA systems generally incorporated in major Brownfield oil / gas offshore projects.
Participation with contribution during P&IDs, HAZOP, and SIL reviews workshop Review and where required approval of work by others
Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an 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.