PMC Senior Instrument & Control Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive remuneration

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineering leader to oversee and coordinate all I&C activities on major projects. You will ensure design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up meet project specs and industry standards while aligning with client requirements.

The role emphasizes technical leadership across the project lifecycle. You will supervise DCS/PLC/SCADA/ESD and safety systems, monitor contractor performance, and support safe,

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing I&C engineering activities on large projects.
• Ability to provide technical leadership across project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of functional safety, SIL studies, and process safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure I&C activities comply with project specs, client requirements, international codes and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership of instrumentation, automation, and control system design throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee design, integration, installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems (DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA, F&G).
• Monitor EPC contractor performance and ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Support safe plant operations with robust control, monitoring, and safety instrumented systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities for seamless I&C integration.
• Minimize technical risks and resolve issues during design, construction and commissioning.
• Maintain quality, cost-effectiveness, and schedule adherence.
• Review and approve technical documents and vendor packages.

Skills

IC engineering

Technical leadership

DCS PLC SCADA

Safety standards

Job description

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced having a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all instrumentation and control engineering activities within a project, ensuring that design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

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 organization 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. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• 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, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role is:

• Ensure all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities are executed in compliance with project specifications, client requirements, international codes, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of instrumentation, automation, and control system design throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure the successful design, integration, installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems, including DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA, and F&G systems.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance and ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support safe and reliable plant operations by implementing robust control, monitoring, and safety instrumented systems.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety requirements, SIL studies, and process safety standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to achieve seamless integration of instrumentation and control systems.
• Minimize technical risks, resolve engineering issues, and provide effective solutions during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Optimize project execution by maintaining quality, cost-effectiveness, and schedule adherence.
• Review and approve technical documents, vendor packages, and engineering deliverables to ensure project quality objectives are met.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.