Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting a Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join its team in Abu Dhabi.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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The Role

The successful candidate will lead a team of Onshore Instrumentation and Control Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil and Gas Projects. The candidate should be flexible in assignments and eager to learn, willing to have the patience to face work pressure and changes.

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 organisation 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.
• 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.
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering as a minimum.
• At least 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects Design from Conceptual stage to Detailed Design Stage.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Lead Engineer position for a Major Greenfield/Brownfield Project FEED/Detailed Design.
• Proven experience in selecting instrumentation and control equipment, developing control strategies, and preparing specifications.
• Preferred candidates have expertise in control system design, including control loop design, field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators), and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Experience in managing a team of 50+ engineers and Designers.
• Experience in coordination of the satellite office teams and managing the productivity and quality.
• Hands-on experience in industry software, such as In tools, Conval, SPI, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc.
• Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, multi-tasking and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing with other disciplines & multinational workforces in an effective manner.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods, inter-discipline coordination.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.

Design and Development:

• Develop Instrumentation & Control designs from the Conceptual Stage through the Detailed Design Stage, providing sustainable and efficient solutions.
• Lead the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems for large Oil and Gas Projects, including existing plant debottlenecking (Brownfield) and new greenfield installations.
• Develop control strategies for implementation in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Fire and Gas Systems (F&G). Prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Identify and review new technology developments and selection of techno-economical field and control systems that could provide more cost-effective facilities.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of project documents for the Instrumentation Discipline, including Instrumentation Design Basis and philosophy documents.
• Specifications for Instrumentation and Instrumented Control and Safety Systems (DCS/ESD/F&G).
• Specifications for Machine Monitoring Systems, Integrated Turbine Control Systems, Anti-Surge Controls, Load Sharing & Performance Controls for Compressors, Steam Turbine Controls and Package Control Systems (BMS, Flare Control Panel, etc).