Senior / Lead Instrument Engineer - SPI Administrator

Wood PLC; Al Quwayiyah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in engineering solutions, Wood PLC, is looking for a Senior / Lead Instrument Engineer - SPI Administrator to support exciting projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing instrumentation design for various oil and gas projects and requires significant experience. Join us in transforming the future with your expertise.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Continued professional development opportunities

Global connections with industry experts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years instrumentation experience in Oil and Gas.
• 5 years at a senior level, proficient in SmartPlant tools.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instrumentation and control system design.
• Administer and maintain the SPI system across project phases.
• Supervise engineering work and coordinate with project managers.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

SmartPlant Instrumentation

Control system design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

SmartPlant tools

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

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment 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 through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities :

Responsible for field instrumentation and control system design of oil & gas upstream, downstream, refining, petrochemical design for FEED and detail design phases.

Originate new and revise existing engineering deliverables.

Revise and check engineering deliverables against company procedures, standards, and checklists.

Supervise engineering work being produced by juniors.

Conduct and receive trainings related to job as required.

Planning and completion of work within allocated man-hours effectively and plan work to avoid slippage.

Interfaces, coordinates and communicate effectively with the Project Manager and other team members.

Delegation and distribution work as well as manage billability of team.

Administer and maintain the SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) system across all project phases.

Manage user access, roles, and permissions within SPI.

Ensure data consistency, completeness, and accuracy within the SPI database.

Coordinate with instrumentation, electrical, and other discipline engineers to manage data inputs and outputs.

Customize and configure SPI modules, reports, and templates as per project requirements.

Perform database backups, upgrades, and system maintenance.

Generate instrument index, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and related deliverables using SPI.

Support integration with other SmartPlant tools (S3D, SPEL, SPF, etc.) and external databases.

Conduct training and provide technical support to engineering teams using SPI.

Coordinates with all disciplines (as necessary) in the preparation and development of the deliverables and ensure that other disciplines input are incorporated.

Go for site visits and verify site conditions and markup drawings / perform as-built activities.

Manage deliverables submission with required quality checks and proper management of record.

Technical report writing and preparation of presentations.

Full knowledge of Aramco, Sabic and Royal commission standards.

Technical bid evaluation, Vendor document review and subcontract scope management.

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 :

Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related discipline

Minimum of 10 years instrumentation experience and SPI administration within the Oil and Gas industry

Minimum of 5 years at a senior level

Knowledge in Smart Plant Instrumentation and or MS Access is an advantage

Must have prior experience in developing FEED's and Engineering Flow Diagrams (P&IDs)

Proficient in SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) and other SmartPlant tools.

Extensive high pressure gas and condensate processing experience

Good knowledge of upstream, preferably with an appreciation of the development of unconventional gas

Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards is an advantage though not mandatory

Self - motivated working, driven with foresight and own experience, within client Project Management Teams

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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.