Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineer - PSC

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineer for a 12-month contract in Reading. The successful candidate will provide practical solutions to engineering challenges and must have extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Key responsibilities include evaluating manufacturers and reviewing engineering documentation. This roles offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in instrument and control engineering in the oil, gas or petrochemical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, and temperature.
• Field experience in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturers for technical competence and compliance.
• Perform technical studies and prepare reports for management.
• Review engineering and design proposals for large projects.

Skills

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Oil and Gas Industry Knowledge

Field Experience

DCS and ESD Systems Knowledge

Education

BSc Electrical / Process / Process Control Engineering

Tools

Control Systems

Foundation Fieldbus

Job description

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Instrumentation and Control Engineer (contract). The role will be working on a Middle Eastern gas FEED project in our Reading office on a hybrid basis. The role will be for around 12 months.

The Role

As a Principal I&C Engineer you will be responsible for providing realistic and practical solutions to operational engineering challenges.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate existing and new manufacturers in his / her area of expertise for technical competence and compliance
• Perform technical studies in applicable project related technical issues and prepare reports and feedback for presentation to technical and management personnel
• Review engineering and design proposals for a large project
• Review and develop engineering and design documentation, including engineering procedures, standards, and specifications (FEED)
• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal personnel
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

• BSc Electrical / Process / Process Control Engineering
• Extensive experience in instrument and control engineering in the oil, gas or petrochemical industry
• Must have in-depth knowledge of basic instrumentation and control including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and process analysis
• Must have traceable experience in the field of instrument selection in relation to process applications
• Good knowledge of boiler control, process heater control and process furnace control in accordance with Project Process requirement
• Good knowledge on materials and material selection for in-line instrumentation
• Knowledgeable of electrical systems for instrumentation, including cabling, wiring methods, grounding, materials, control circuits. In addition, hazardous area design implementation shall be part of candidate's experience
• Very knowledgeable with a wide variety of and international standards, especially related to ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA and IEC
• Field experience is required in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries with a wide variety of instrument and control installations. Candidate should have experience during plant construction, commissioning, start-up or operations and including selection and installation of field instruments, cables, enclosures, trays, hazardous area installations and grounding
• Candidate should have knowledge of and experience with Distributed Control System (DCS) and Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) and their implementation. Experience with Foundation Fieldbus is a must
• Experience on selected project vendor's PCS (project control system) and FAT (final acceptance test)

Desirable: Middle East project experience is preferable (Gas Plants, Refineries etc)