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Wood is currently recruiting for Section Manager – Instrument and Electrical Head Discipline to join our team in Malaysia.

Responsible for managing the Instrumentation & Automation Engineering section.

• Maintaining adequate competent human resources and assigning appropriate resources to projects
• Monitoring and managing performance and providing training and corrective actions where required
• Taking ownership of and improving INS work processes and INS documents forming part of documented quality system
• Managing software and other tools used in performance of INS engineering and design
• Providing INS input to proposals
• Monitoring and supporting INS task forces on projects and ensuring delivery
• Role-modeling and advocating corporate engagement and behaviours

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
• 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 organization 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

Responsibilities & Duties for Project Activities

• The direction and control of a Specialist Group of personnel assigned to a Project.
• Co-ordination of the technical standard of engineering, design and draughting within a Discipline Project Assigned Team, as applicable.
• The identification of the full scope of discipline work.
• Check Drawing index for Instrumentation drawings and assist designer with the preparation of Instrumentation drawings. Review all instrumentation drawings to ensure that the quality of design is of satisfactory standard.
• The execution of project work, in accordance with the Discipline Design Instructions, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control, within the man-hour, cost budgets and the project schedule targets.
• Assignment of personnel to specific tasks within the Discipline Project Assigned Team.
• Responsible for design and approval of all instrument work on assigned projects.
• Be familiar with the current application of computer systems to Wood’s business and endeavour to optimise their use and development within the project/department budget, both to solve technical problems and to promote the effective management of information. These systems will include the application of CAD, PDS, DMRS, AMUSE, SPI etc.
• Co-ordinate the establishment of supplier document requirements and the effective ongoing control of review and approval.
• Prior to commencement of engineering of a project:
  • Review of planning information to establish correctness of sequence of operations, key dates and time intervals.
• Preparation of detailed plan to achieve compliance to the project schedule.
• Assist in the preparation of a Project Quality Plan and program by input to DMRS.
• Identify manpower requirements.
• Review of project procedures and requirements with Project Engineering Manager.
• Review initial designs, specifications, drawings, requisitions, and other data necessary to establish correctness of design and adherence within each project stage to established material and equipment budgets.
• Direct the development of project specifications, standards, designs, drawings and requisitions within the Discipline Project Assigned Team.
• Advise Procurement Department on the engineering acceptability of Suppliers.
• Review regularly progress on the project and submit monthly progress and DMRS reports to the Project Engineering Manager. Investigate indicated or potential slippages related to schedule and budgets and report, together with proposed corrective action, to the Project Engineering Manager. Ensure that agreed corrective action is taken.
• Review and check as necessary work executed by Discipline personnel to ensure that it meets the requirements of:
  • The applicable Project Engineering Standards, Corporate Procedures and Discipline Practices.
  • Wood and/or Project Procedures on HSE and Quality Control.
  • Wood acceptability criteria concerning Suppliers being considered for the supply of equipment.
  • The latest working techniques to reduce working costs and increase efficiency.
• Implement corrective action as necessary.
• Review workload regularly, to ensure that the Discipline Project Assigned manpower is used efficiently.
• Review and approve, or arrange the approval of all documents requiring the signature of a Discipline Authorised Engineer.
• Take action on Audit Reports as required.
• Carry out the following Suppliers document control functions:
  • Review document requirements and document and equipment delivery dates for major equipment, established with Suppliers at the pre order meeting.
  • Compile a Supplier’s document Index (SDI), update and issue it on a monthly basis.
  • Distribute Supplier documentation to the various Engineering and Design personnel and co-ordinate their comments. Prepare consolidated comments and return these to the Supplier.
  • Liaise with Procurement Department to obtain all necessary Supplier information, in particular review with the Procurement Department late Supplier documentation for expediting.
  • Liaise with Specialist Engineers regarding information required by the Designers.
  • Issue copies of final documentation for inclusion in the Mechanical Catalogues.
• Liaise with other Discipline Project Assigned Teams, with the Project Engineering Manager and Client's Engineers on discipline and project matters.
• Resolve problems arising from differences with other Discipline Project Assigned Teams, major technical problems and policy matters. Seek advice from the Director of Engineering when necessary.
• Ensure that a proper filing system of specialist documents for the project is maintained.
• Minute or otherwise record decisions taken and actions requested to ensure there is an auditable trail to major engineered items and deliverables.
• Participate in 3D model review (Internal & External) and take necessary action as per the model review report
• Preparation of sub-contract requisition along with its attachments such as MTO/BOQ and list of documents that are required by sub-contractor.
• Compile list of lesson learnt during project execution.
• Follow up instrumentation work on project site to ensure correct interpretation of designs regarding installation as required.
• Ensure all members of the Discipline Project Assigned Team are aware of the Wood Corporate Code of Ethics and any project specific requirements relating to technologies licensed by Clients or Third Parties.

• Work in collaboration with Director of Engineering to set the vision and strategic direction for the Instrument & Automation Group and lead changes where required to deliver this set direction into the operation of the department.
• Liaise, communicate and operate in conjunction with other Section Managers to ensure satisfactory team work operation for the effective execution of all projects.
• Direct and lead the Instrument & Automation Group and set responsibility and accountability in agreement with Director of Engineering in accordance with company core values and competencies.
• Direct Instrument & Automation Group input to cost effective and innovative engineering execution plans that addresses all aspect of the scope including any specialist sub-contracts; support business winning activities and provide acceptable engineering execution on projects.
• Review man-hour estimates for bid proposal.
• Collaborate with HVEC Section Managers to implement engineering work share arrangements that enable the discipline to successfully execute their part of the engineering execution plans.
• Act as Group focal point contact with Regional and affiliate operating centres.
• Direct, manage and coordinate operations and day-to-day activities of the Instrument & Automation Group to support project execution, control manpower. Maintain allocated departmental budget and deliver department initiatives, plans, targets and short / long terms goals as agreed with Director of engineering.
• Primary group contact for proposal and Project Manager.
• Develop Corporate and Project audit Database.
• Regularly report and update status of the Instrument & Automation Group operation, manpower and performance to Director of Engineering. Implement corrective action as required.
• Monitor Operation of the Instrument & Automation Group to ensure work satisfies the requirements of Woods’ HSSE and Quality Policies.
• Work with Director of Engineering and other Section Managers to:
  • Collaboratively produce Instrument & Automation Group input to engineering execution plans and proposals with other Section Manager and departments.
  • Provide project teams that are able to deliver the Instrument & Automation portion of the engineering execution plan for the project.
  • Develop, monitor and maintain the core talent required to meet current and future goals and manage these resources to best support successful project execution.
  • Identify, reward and retain high performers and improve the core talent within the Group by utilizing training and career development to grow and develop people to reach their full potential.
  • Establish and continuously improve engineering systems and tools required to deliver cost effective and competitive engineering execution.
  • Keep Group Quality Plan, procedures, work practices and standards up to date by including lesson learnt from project execution and beneficial technological advances to support the latest engineering execution plan to deliver cost effective and competitive engineering solutions.
  • Establish training, mentoring and communication programs for all Group Personnel
• Maintain good employee relations and projection of Wood image to clients, public and other third parties.
• Undertake Performance appraisals and manage the whole process.
• Ensure regular group communication sessions.

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering with at least 20 years experience in Refinery/Petrochemical/Chemical/Power/Pharmaceutical Plants.

• Knowledge of Field instrumentation and conversant in international codes and standards. Familiar with PC based design software for sizing of instruments. Preparation of requisition and procurement of instruments and control system
• Experience of DCS / SIS / F&G systems, Machine Monitoring System, Custody Transfer Metering System, Process Analyzer System & House, PLC, SCADA and communication networks
• Experience of Building Management System (BMS) will be an added advantage
• Familiarity with conducting and implementing safety studies will be an added advantage
• Project Management capabilities of control system as well as instrument works

• Self-motivated, self-reliant, energetic, taking proactive measure etc. are desired
• Able to lead, motivate & guide team comprising of Engineers & Designers
• Looks for continuous improvement of own skill and knowledge

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