Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineers – PSC

Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineers – PSC

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Wood is currently hiring – Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineers on a contract basis. 
We are the world’s engineers, the company that makes the world a better place, the company that delivers the change the world needs most, and the company that doesn’t just talk sustainability but makes it real for our clients and ourselves – because our ideas, our expertise, and our ability to scale solutions enables us to transform the world.Our vision is to deliver solutions that transform the world.
Wood’s Projects business unit are specialists in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.
Powered by a global team, we deliver some of the world’s boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including:

Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
Chemicals
Renewable Energy
Power
Mining & Minerals
Industrials & Manufacturing
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Government services

If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.  
These roles will be based in Wood’s Reading office and some hybrid working maybe available. 
Work scope:

Provide realistic and practical technical solutions to operational engineering challenges
Evaluate existing and new manufacturers in his / her area of expertise for technical competence and compliance
Perform technical studies in applicable project related technical issues and prepare reports and feedback for presentation to technical and management personnel
Review engineering and design proposals for large project
Review and develop engineering and design documentation, including engineering procedures, standards, and specifications (FEED)
Experience on HAZOP / SIL assignment and knowledgeable of IEC 61511
Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal personnel
Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities

#LI-Hybrid – working available depending on project. 
*All candidates must have currently the right to work in the UK – No sponsorship is being offered at this time. 

Qualifications

BSc Electrical / Process / Process Control EngineeringExtensive experience in instrument and control engineering in the oil, gas or petrochemical industryMiddle East project experience is preferable (Gas Plants, Refineries etc)Must have in – depth knowledge of basic instrumentation and control including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and process analysisMust have traceable experience in the field of instrument selection in relation to process applicationsGood knowledge of boiler control, process heater control and process furnace control in accordance with Project Process requirementGood knowledge on materials and material selection for in – line instrumentationKnowledgeable of electrical systems for instrumentation, including cabling, wiring methods, grounding, materials, control circuits. In addition, hazardous area design implementation shall be part of candidate’s experienceVery knowledgeable with a wide variety of national and international standards, especially related to ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA and IECField experience is required in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries with a wide variety of instrument and control installations. Candidate should have experience during plant construction, commissioning, start – up or operations and including selection and installation of field instruments, cables, enclosures, trays, hazardous area installations and groundingCandidate should have knowledge of and experience with Distributed Control System (DCS) and Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) and their implementation. Experience with Foundation Fieldbus is a mustExperience on selected project vendor’s PCS (project control system) and FAT (final acceptance test)Must be computer literate with advanced level of experience in use of office and technical softwareGood knowledge of English, both written and verbal