Senior Instrument and Control Engineer

坯潤; Sharjah; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Instrument and Control Engineer to join its UAE team. This role involves designing innovative engineering solutions, supporting procurement, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a focus on brownfield projects, you'll engage in meaningful work that contributes to energy transition goals. The company offers competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for engineering and a strong background in the oil and gas sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan Opportunities

Long Service Awards

Professional Development Plans

Global Networking Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the oil & gas industry, especially in brownfield projects.
• Strong knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Designing innovative solutions and advancing engineering standards.
• Providing technical expertise in instrument and control engineering.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Instrument Engineering Design

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

SPI

Flow Meter

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

Responsibilities

• Designing innovative solutions and advancing engineering standards.
• Supporting procurement and project teams in equipment and materials procurement.
• Participating in project planning, execution, and review processes.
• Providing technical expertise in instrument and control engineering.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract supporting an international client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects, including greenfield and brownfield modifications, with a focus on low-carbon solutions to support energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What We Can Offer

• Engagement in meaningful and complex projects for high-profile clients.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with active employee networks.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Tailored professional development plans.
• Global networking opportunities with industry experts.
• Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance.
• Employee share plan opportunities.
• Long service awards to recognize loyalty and dedication.

Key Objectives

People

• Coaching and mentoring team members.
• Developing training programs for graduates.
• Sharing knowledge through technical presentations.

Process Ownership

• Understanding and adhering to discipline-specific procedures.
• Maintaining technical competence and pursuing ongoing professional development.
• Supporting business activities with discipline expertise.
• Monitoring industry regulations, standards, and technological developments.
• Contributing to scope definition and project execution.

General

• Deputizing for the Lead Engineer as required.
• Supporting and supervising delegated tasks.
• Managing third-party engineering suppliers.
• Conducting site surveys and addressing queries.
• Reviewing design work for quality and compliance.
• Ensuring project schedules and budgets are met.
• Assisting in procurement and engineering coordination.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

We welcome candidates with some of the following qualifications and experience:

• Engineering degree.
• At least 10 years of relevant oil & gas industry experience, especially in onshore brownfield projects.
• Deep knowledge of instrument engineering design.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.
• Experience with field instruments, valves, and vendor management.
• Experience with ICSS systems, preferably Emerson Delta V.
• Experience in brownfield, FEED, and EPC projects.
• Knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in software tools such as SPI, Flow Meter, Control Valve Sizing Software, and MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees, dedicated to solving critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.