Senior Control & Automation Engineer

EHIF; Muscat; On-site; OMR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Workmen’s Compensation

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Control & Automation Engineer to join its Projects team in Muscat, Oman, for a one-year assignment. The role focuses on Instrument and Automation Engineering for NGLE Project within TL scope, spanning FEED and Detail design, with hands-on involvement in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation in oil and gas.

The candidate will contribute to brownfield and greenfield opportunities, work in a multi-disciplinary setting, and support design

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant position experience.
• Engineering Degree in Instrumentation with relevant certification.
• Experience in refinery and petrochemical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to the development of optimal business strategies during project execution and ensure the satisfactory execution of NGLE Project by achieving the project’s technical quality requirements within agreed budgets and schedules.
• Instrument and Automation Engineering experience in downstream based petrochemical industry.
• Instrument and Automation Engineering design experience into different project phases (FEED and EPC).
• Lead the Instrument & Control Engineering technical detailed design scope to bring out the best strategies and approaches to deliver the technical requirements.
• Ensure that design methods, standards and data used conform to Asset Owners requirements and/or those issued by Centre of Excellence.
• Ensure the preparation of Instrument & Control and Operations Philosophy document incorporating user requirements.
• Be responsible for the coordination, execution and progress of Instrument & Control Engineering design under the supervision of the Lead Engineering.
• Be responsible for technical accuracy, quality and economy of Instrument & Control engineering applications design.
• Liaise with Vendor’s representatives and other functions on all matters relating to Instrument & Control design and execution.
• Review Instrument & Control Engineering Deliverables and participate in project reviews and workshops.
• Participate in solving Instrument & Control engineering challenges that are recognised during development of the Front End Package or detailed engineering
• Identify gaps in existing practices and tools and manage the process of developing new practices or toolkit items that enhance OQ technological offering.
• Review Control and Instrument Systems Engineering Deliverables and provide comments to Contractor.
• Review and provide comments to Contractor Engineering Deliverables and ensure that HAZOP and SIL Reviews actions are addressed.
• Review Control & Instrument Systems Equipment Layout Drawings and ensure that Architectural and Buildings Layout Drawings consider, future sparing and operation & maintenance requirements.
• Review and provide comments to the Bulk Materials Take-offs and Material Requisitions developed by the Contractor.
• Develop Control & Instrument Systems Standardization Strategy and Vendor List and coordinate with OQ C0E. Develop Control & Instrument Equipment vendor lists for the EPC Package Tenders and evaluate EPC Tenderers submissions. Be the custodian for the Control & Instrument Equipment Vendor Lists throughout the EPC execution phase till the handover of the Facility to Operation & Maintenance.
• Develop the Control and Instrument Integration Scope of Works and prepare position papers on potential integration & synergies.
• Manage related contracts including progress, performance, HSSE and work qualify. This includes expediting material delivery and attending technical and commercial meetings with contractors.
• Other duties as requested from time to time.

Skills

Instrument & Automation Engineering

Project execution

Education

Engineering Degree in Instrumentation

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Control & Automation Engineer to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and Detail design scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible to execute the activities and processes associated withInstrument and Automation Engineeringat NGLE Project, under TL scope. Apply and expand hands-on experience in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, commissioning and Operation in Oil and Gas industry. Responsible for supporting and executing general engineering activities directly linked to Mechanical engineering.

Position is based in Muscat, Oman for duration of one year

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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Control & Automation Engineer will be responsible to execute the activities and processes associated withInstrument and Automation Engineeringat NGLE Project, under TL scope. Apply and expand hands-on experience in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, commissioning and Operation in Oil and Gas industry. Responsible for supporting and executing general engineering activities directly linked to Mechanical engineering.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in Onshore Oil and Gas.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gasand emerging energy sectors
• 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
• Medical Insurance:Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Typical responsibilities

• To contribute to the development of optimal business strategies during project execution and ensure the satisfactory execution of NGLE Project by achieving the project’s technical quality requirements within agreed budgets and schedules.
• Instrument and Automation Engineering experience in downstream based petrochemical industry.
• Instrument and Automation Engineering design experience into different project phases (FEED and EPC).
• Lead the Instrument & Control Engineering technical detailed design scope to bring out the best strategies and approaches to deliver the technical requirements.
• Ensure that design methods, standards and data used conform to Asset Owners requirements and/or those issued by Centre of Excellence.
• Ensure the preparation of Instrument & Control and Operations Philosophy document incorporating user requirements.
• Be responsible for the coordination, execution and progress of Instrument & Control Engineering design under the supervision of the Lead Engineering.
• Be responsible for technical accuracy, quality and economy of Instrument & Control engineering applications design.
• Liaise with Vendor’s representatives and other functions on all matters relating to Instrument & Control design and execution.
• Review Instrument & Control Engineering Deliverables and participate in project reviews and workshops.
• Participate in solving Instrument & Control engineering challenges that are recognised during development of the Front End Package or detailed engineering
• Identify gaps in existing practices and tools and manage the process of developing new practices or toolkit items that enhance OQ technological offering.
• Review Control and Instrument Systems Engineering Deliverables and provide comments to Contractor.
• Review and provide comments to Contractor Engineering Deliverables and ensure that HAZOP and SIL Reviews actions are addressed.
• Review Control & Instrument Systems Equipment Layout Drawings and ensure that Architectural and Buildings Layout Drawings consider, future sparing and operation & maintenance requirements.
• Review and provide comments to the Bulk Materials Take-offs and Material Requisitions developed by the Contractor.
• Develop Control & Instrument Systems Standardization Strategy and Vendor List and coordinate with OQ C0E. Develop Control & Instrument Equipment vendor lists for the EPC Package Tenders and evaluate EPC Tenderers submissions. Be the custodian for the Control & Instrument Equipment Vendor Lists throughout the EPC execution phase till the handover of the Facility to Operation & Maintenance.
• Develop the Control and Instrument Integration Scope of Works and prepare position papers on potential integration & synergies.
• Manage related contracts including progress, performance, HSSE and work qualify. This includes expediting material delivery and attending technical and commercial meetings with contractors.
• Other duties as requested from time to time.

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.

Experience

• 12+ years of relevant position
• Engineering Degree in Instrumentation with relevant certification
• Experience in refinery and petrochemical projects preferred