Senior Instrument and Control Engineer

-; Sharjah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Instrument and Control Engineer, where you will play a vital role in major onshore projects in Sharjah. This exciting position offers the chance to work with a global leader in consulting and engineering, tackling complex challenges while contributing to the energy transition. You will leverage your extensive experience in the oil and gas sector to assist in procurement, manage suppliers, and ensure the successful execution of projects. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on diversity and inclusion, this role promises meaningful work and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development plans

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant oil & gas industry experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Instrument engineering design and international codes.
• Experience in brownfield and FEED projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement and project engineering in equipment/material procurement.
• Manage third-party suppliers and ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Provide technical presentations and develop training programs.

Skills

Instrument engineering design

Oil and gas industry experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SPI (INtools)

Flow Meter Software

Control Valve Sizing Software

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Instrument and Control Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on assisting procurement and project engineering personnel in the procurement of equipment and materials for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE, on a 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full-time office-based position in Sharjah, UAE, with travel requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Instrument and Control Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on assisting procurement and project engineering personnel in the procurement of equipment and materials for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE, on a 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full-time office-based position in Sharjah, UAE, with travel requirements.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Instrument and Control Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by providing engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as supply chain, construction, and commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects, integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business, with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary: With regular salary reviews to reward appropriately in line with the market
• Professional development: Tailored development plans to support your individual growth
• Global connections: Join experts worldwide shaping industry standards
• Medical Insurance: Coverage for inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life assurance coverage
• Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award: Recognition at 5-year service milestones

Key Objectives

People:

• Coaching and mentoring
• Developing training programs for graduates
• Providing technical presentations (lunch & learn sessions)

Process Ownership:

• Understanding and working according to discipline-specific procedures
• Maintaining technical competence and pursuing continuous professional development
• Providing discipline support and input to scope definition and execution

General:

• Deputizing for the Lead as required
• Supporting and supervising delegated tasks
• Managing third-party suppliers
• Carrying out site surveys and queries
• Reviewing design work
• Ensuring work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Assisting in preparing CTRs and man-hour estimates
• Participating in meetings
• Supporting procurement and project engineering in equipment/material procurement
• Liaising with other disciplines on design, construction, fabrication, and commissioning issues

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities. Even if you don't meet every requirement but have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. Collaboration is key to delivering solutions for critical global challenges.

Expected:

• An engineering degree is essential
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant oil & gas industry experience with design experience in onshore Oil and Gas projects, including Brownfield projects
• Thorough knowledge of Instrument engineering design
• Understanding of relevant international codes and standards
• Experience with Field Instrument & Valves (Safety, Shutdown, Control Valves), Technical Bid Evaluation, and Vendor package management
• Experience with ICSS (PCS, SIS, FGS), preferably Emerson Delta V System
• Experience in brownfield and FEED projects
• Experience in EPC projects
• Knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in SPI (INtools), Flow Meter, Control Valve Sizing Software, and MS Office
• Team working skills

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per applicable laws.