Senior/Lead Instrument Engineer - SPI Administrator

-; Al Quwayiyah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Senior/Lead Instrument Engineer - SPI Administrator to manage instrumentation and control systems for oil & gas projects. This role involves supervising junior engineers, maintaining SPI systems, and ensuring project deliverables meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in instrumentation with a focus on SPI administration and a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Professional development tailored to individual needs

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of instrumentation experience with SPI administration in Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role.
• Experience in developing FEEDs and P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Designing field instrumentation and control systems for oil & gas projects.
• Administering and maintaining the SPI system across project phases.
• Supervising junior engineers' work.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

SPI administration

Proficient in SmartPlant Instrumentation

Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

MS Access

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Wood is recruiting for a Senior/Lead Instrument Engineer - SPI Administrator to join its technically challenging and interesting projects.

The Role

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Senior/Lead Instrument Engineer - SPI Administrator based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

We support our global clients with advanced facilities, ensuring safe, predictable, and fast project delivery as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful projects in renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives giving employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Professional development tailored to individual needs
• Global connections with industry experts worldwide

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities:

• Designing field instrumentation and control systems for oil & gas projects during FEED and detailed design phases.
• Creating and revising engineering deliverables.
• Checking deliverables against standards and procedures.
• Supervising junior engineers' work.
• Participating in training related to the role.
• Planning work within allocated man-hours.
• Coordinating with project managers and team members.
• Managing work delegation and team billability.
• Administering and maintaining the SPI system across project phases.
• Managing user access, roles, and permissions within SPI.
• Ensuring data accuracy and consistency in SPI database.
• Coordinating data inputs with other discipline engineers.
• Customizing SPI modules, reports, and templates.
• Performing system backups, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Generating instrument index, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and related deliverables using SPI.
• Supporting integration with other SmartPlant tools and databases.
• Training and supporting engineering teams in SPI usage.
• Collaborating with disciplines to develop deliverables.
• Visiting sites for condition verification and as-built activities.
• Managing deliverables submission and quality checks.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of Aramco, Sabic, and Royal Commission standards.
• Evaluating bids, reviewing vendor documents, and managing subcontract scope.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

We welcome all talented individuals, even if you don't meet every requirement, to apply and join us in delivering solutions to global challenges.

Expected:

• Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related field
• At least 10 years of instrumentation experience with SPI administration in Oil & Gas
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role
• Knowledge of Smart Plant Instrumentation and MS Access is advantageous
• Experience in developing FEEDs and P&ID diagrams
• Proficient in SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) and other SmartPlant tools
• Experience with high-pressure gas and condensate processing
• Knowledge of upstream processes and unconventional gas development
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards is a plus
• Self-motivated, proactive, and experienced in client project teams

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per applicable laws.