Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 477,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Principal Instrumentation Engineer for its UAE team in Sharjah. The role involves leading Instrument and Controls engineering work on complex oil and gas projects. Candidates must have a degree in engineering, extensive experience in the industry, and a strong command of English. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including professional development and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company.
• Experience with FEED studies.
• Experience in multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Instrument and Controls discipline work within a project team.
• Plan, budget, organize and control Instrument and Controls engineering deliverables.
• Liaise with Client's Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance staff.

Skills

Knowledge of Instrument and Controls engineering design

Experience with HAZOP, HAZID, and SIL Rating

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Instrument or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Software packages for Instrument and Controls engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Instrumentation Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit in Sharjah, UAE, to carry out Instrument and controls discipline work within a project team, supporting the field development of oil and gas production facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out Instrument and Controls discipline work within a project team, supporting the project team for field development of oil and gas production facilities.
• Assume sole responsibility for assigned Instrument and Controls engineering work scopes.
• Plan, budget, organize and control a segment of the Instrument and Controls engineering deliverables for the project.
• Prepare Instrument and Controls deliverables for all project phases within the oil and gas industry.
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule.
• Provide direction and guidance on all Instrument and Controls engineering technical queries raised by either internal or external parties.
• Liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion.
• Promote safe behaviour at all times.
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline.
• Co‑ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up.
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to Instrument and Controls engineering design.
• Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required.

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 organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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' services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree qualification in Instrument or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Instrument and Controls engineering design and analysis.
• Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for Instrument and Controls engineering design.
• Experience of the application of HAZOP, HAZID and SIL Rating to Instrument and Controls design.
• Experience with FEED studies.
• Experience of working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English language.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

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.