Lead Instrument Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a proven track record in designing and maintaining instrumentation systems, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience and offshore project exposure. Responsibilities include managing design deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, and promoting safe practices. Competitive compensation package and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience with instrumentation in the Oil & Gas environment.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role on offshore projects; offshore experience is a must.
• Thorough knowledge of DCS, ESD, F&G and SCADA systems typically used in major brownfield oil/gas offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Single-point responsibility for all Instrument and Controls System design.
• Manage and report progress of all I&C engineering and design budgets.
• Promote safe behavior and provide technically sound advice.

Skills

Instrumentation in Oil & Gas

DCS, ESD, F&G and SCADA systems

English proficiency

Risk Assessment

Education

Engineering Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Remarkable people trusted by clients to design and advance the world

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer with a proven track record in designing, developing and maintaining complex instrumentation systems to ensure precision, efficiency and safety in industrial processes for high-profile clients.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future • Transforming the world

Across EMEA, our teams provide solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion — we are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Medical Insurance — inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance — life assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
• The Employee Share Plan — opportunity to purchase Wood shares with a company match
• Long Service Award — recognition at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections — join experts worldwide at the leading edge of the industry
• Energy Transition Academy — access to a community of experts and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems

Responsibilities

• Single-point responsibility for all Instrument and Controls System design and engineering deliverables, conforming to applicable engineering codes and standards and Client policies
• Definition of plant overall ICSS controls architecture
• Coordination of I&C team and reporting to Project or Engineering Manager on project-related matters
• Support planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including man-hour estimating and schedule preparation for bid/tendering as required
• Ownership of I&C schedule and planning; manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including day-to-day supervision of discipline personnel on the project (timesheets, holiday and OT approvals where delegated)
• Manage and report progress of all I&C engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements, including weekly and cumulative productivity
• Identify areas of concern regarding progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with management of change processes (technical and financial)
• Provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to I&C engineering and raise appropriate E&Q deviations
• Participate in project safety and design reviews as necessary
• Ensure work is completed without compromising quality and delivered to project schedule
• Liaise with Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff to ensure a consistent approach and project conclusion within the technical scope
• Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Close Out for the discipline
• Promote safe behavior at all times and provide technically sound advice for diverse technical problems
• Encourage smarter ways of working and continuous improvement within the department; capture and share lessons learned

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (I&C or EC)
• At least 15 years’ experience with instrumentation in the Oil & Gas environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role on FPSO/offshore projects; offshore experience is a must
• Experience with FED, detail design, RLE and EPC projects
• Fully conversant with international codes and standards
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Assurance of tender and supply for all I&C equipment
• Basic knowledge in SPI
• Thorough knowledge of DCS, ESD, F&G and SCADA systems typically used in major brownfield oil/gas offshore projects