Senior Instrumentation Engineer-Field

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Ins

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Senior Field Instrumentation Engineer for challenging field engineering designs for a high-profile client in the UAE. You will lead instrumentation projects, design advanced systems for industrial processes, and ensure compliance with international standards while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires offshore/onshore Oil & Gas experience, SPI knowledge, DCS/SCADA/ICS, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing Instrumentation engineering design for field instrumentation, DCS, SCADA, ICS, Fire and Gas, SIS and telecommunications systems.

Skills

SPI knowledge

English proficiency

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

DCS

SCADA

ICS

Fire and Gas

SIS

SPI

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Field Instrumentation Engineers with a proven track record in field engineering and designing for a high-profile client.

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Field Instrumentation Engineers with a proven track record in field engineering and designing 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’ services 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

Job Objective

• Creating and implementing advanced instrumentation systems for industrial processes
• Enhancing system performance and efficiency through automation and control strategies
• Ensuring all instrumentation adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Diagnosing and resolving issues to maintain seamless operations
• Leading instrumentation projects, coordinating with teams, and managing budgets
• Researching and integrating new technologies to improve system capabilities

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing Instrumentation engineering design for field instrumentation, Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Integrated Control System (ICS), Fire and Gas, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Telecommunications systems. This entails the preparation of basic design, detailed design of the instrumentation and controls part of the project
• SPI knowledge / experience is mandatory in Index, I/O List, Data sheets and Loop drawing
• Offshore design experience and RLE FPSO experience are mandatory
• Preparing data sheets, Cause and effect diagrams, logic verifications, Input to interdepartmental interfaces
• Ensuring that the design is carried out as per the industry standard practices and in conformance with the quality management system
• Co-ordination with Project and client
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals and pre-qualification documents in what relates to Instrumentation engineering design
• Identification of issues that impede project progress and reporting to Project Managers and Discipline Heads
• Assimilating the evolution of new products and technology, and updating oneself on the latest international standards in terms of engineering design practices and their applications
• Identifying new methodology of work process required for higher productivity
• Preparation of Construction work packs
• TBE, VDR and follow-up engineering activities

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

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, it will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum 5 years (preferred) in GCC region
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects
• Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn / Flexible with a can-do attitude
• Working hands on Experience on SPI
• Must have working knowledge and experience of electrical discipline relevant offshore/onshore oil and gas industry codes, specifications and practices
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

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.