PMC Senior Instrument & Control Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

Wood is a global leader in engineering and project execution for the energy sector. This role oversees instrumentation and control activities across a major UAE project, ensuring safe, compliant design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up with DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA, and F&G systems.

You will provide technical leadership, coordinate with multiple disciplines, review vendor documents, FAT/SAT, and support safe plant operations.

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering within Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, Petrochemical, Offshore, Power, or Industrial Projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities performed by EPC contractors and vendors.
• Review and approve instrument data sheets, specifications, control philosophies, cause and effect diagrams, loop diagrams, and instrument index documents.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, and Safety disciplines to ensure proper integration of control systems.
• Witness and approve FAT, SAT, loop checks, and functional tests.
• Provide technical support during detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.

Skills

I&C engineering

DCS/PLC

SCADA systems

Functional Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Master's Degree in Instrumentation/Automation

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

F&G systems

HSE standards

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) engineering activities performed by EPC contractors and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, international codes, and industry best practices.
• Review and approve instrument data sheets, specifications, control philosophies, cause and effect diagrams, loop diagrams, and instrument index documents.
• Evaluate the design and implementation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas (F&G) Systems, and SCADA systems.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, Functional Safety Assessments, and other technical risk reviews.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, and Safety disciplines to ensure proper integration of control systems.
• Review vendor proposals, technical bid evaluations, and procurement documentation for instrumentation and control equipment.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely delivery of design documents and project milestones.
• Provide technical support during detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Resolve technical queries, engineering deviations, and site issues related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Witness and approve Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), loop checks, and functional tests.
• Verify proper installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning of field instruments and control systems.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or Control Systems Engineering is an advantage.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in Instrumentation & Control engineering within Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, Petrochemical, Offshore, Power, or Industrial Projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMC, EPC, or major capital projects in a senior engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards such as IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, NORSOK, and ISO standards.
• Extensive experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, SIS, and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems.
• Proven experience in instrumentation design, control system architecture, and automation engineering.
• Experience in HAZOP, SIL Assessment, Functional Safety, and Risk Management studies.

About Us

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.