Lead Engineer – Instrumentation

Lead Engineer – Instrumentation

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 Engineer – Instrumentation with a proven track record in understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client. 
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world. 
Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. 
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
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’ service 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:

Setting technical direction and guiding engineering teams in designing and implementing advanced control systems.
Managing large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, budgets, and timelines.
Driving improvements in automation, control strategies, and system efficiency.
Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and mitigating risks in control system operations.
Leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers to enhance technical expertise.
Coordinating with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to align project goals with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Undertake process design work of units as required, supervise and check works of assigned engineers on the project as appropriate
Execute process engineering activities within the budget and schedule, as well as maintaining technical integrity of the design
Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used conform with Client’s requirements and / or those issued
Be responsible for the checking or approval of basis of design, process calculations, safety related calculations to develop the robust design
Review and approve I & C Diagrams, P&IDs, PSFS, DPTDs, Equipment & Instrument specifications, Instrumentation Descriptions, cause, and Effect chart etc.
Review and approve dynamic simulation study, transient study, surge study, Minimum Metal Design Temperature (MDMT) study, etc.
Review and approve depressurization studies, flare load estimation and flare system design
Ensure a high standard of safety is achieved and Environmental and Quality Assurance procedures are followed
Review and approve safety related calculations and provide input to HAZOP, SIL and other safety reviews as required
Identifying new methodology of work process required for higher productivity
Contribute where necessary to review of supplier quotations and reviews of the project
Ensure that requirements of Licensor’s Secrecy Agreements are known and complied within the work performed
Participate in technical meetings and handle discussions with client engineers
Identification of issues that impede project progress and reporting to Project Managers, Engineering Manager / Discipline heads
Be willing to mentor and engage in the training and development of junior engineers in the team
Assist project team in the preparation of planning package, scheduling, weekly reporting etc.
Assist as required in the preparation of pre – commissioning, commission procedures and operating Manuals
Provided assistance in Manhours estimation and scheduling for proposals

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 Instrumentation engineering or equivalent 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 5 (five) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects
Experience in Instrumentation Designing.
Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
Experience of working in a multi – project / multi – disciplined environment and throughout all engineering and design phases of projects
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.