Fire & Gas Instrument Engineer

Wood PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

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

Wood is currently looking for a Fire & Gas Instrument Engineer experienced in design and implementation, compliance and safety to join our Systems Integration team as part of Woods Consulting business unit to support across our UK projects.

This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required.

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

The Role

A Fire and Gas Instrument Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of industrial facilitates by designing, implementing and maintaining fire and gas detection system to ensure safety in industrial environments, such as Oil & Gas, Chemical Plants and manufacturing facilities.

F&G Engineers work closely with process safety and automation teams to integrate fire and gas systems with other safety systems.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation 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
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• 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

Responsibilities

The Key Objective of this role are:

• Development of fire and gas detection systems design tailored to gas plant specifications and industry standards
• Preparation of Design related documents (such as: Detailed Design Specification, Cause and Effects diagram, Functional diagram, F&G layout, Fire and Gas Philosophy, Instrument specification for package equipment, BOM, system architecture and operation narrative)
• Selection of suitable instrument for hazardous application
• Inter-discipline review of deliverables from other departments
• Produce Material requisition and contribute to Technical Bid evaluation
• Review Vendor Drawing and consolidate comments generated by other disciplines
• Implement control systems for fire and gas detection, ensuring seamless integration with existing plant safety systems
• Ensure all fire and gas detection systems comply with relevant UK safety standards and regulations for gas plants
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments specific to gas plant environments to identify potential hazards and improve system reliability
• Lead projects related to the installation and upgrade of fire and gas detection systems in gas plants
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including safety, engineering, and operations, to ensure project success in gas plant settings
• Maintain detailed records of system designs, installations, maintenance activities, and compliance checks for gas plant projects
• Provide regular reports on system performance, incidents, and improvements to management
• Adherence to the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
• Support the development and delivery of the technical safety standard expectations and technical assurance
• Participate in audits & incident investigations as required
• Actively maintaining own competence and continuous development
• Technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development
• Provide discipline support to the business
• Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promote to direct reports

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, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Experience in designing and managing fire and gas detection systems in gas plant settings
• Strong knowledge of UK safety standards and regulations related to fire and gas detection
• Formal training in Engineering design software packages
• Exposure to design concepts using 3D software
• Experienced at working with all disciplines and departments to help meet deadlines

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. www.woodplc.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.