Job Description

Wood has been awarded a major project with ADNOC and, we are looking to hire Lead Instrumentation Engineers to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Below are more details about the role.



• Assume sole responsibility for assigned Instrument and Controls engineering work scopes
• Carry out Instrument and Controls discipline work within a project team, supporting the project team for field development of oil and gas production facilities
• Plan, budget, organize and control a segment of the Instrument and Controls engineering deliverables for the project
• Prepare Instrument and Controls deliverables for all project phases the oil and gas industry
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• Provide direction and guidance on all Instrument and Controls engineering technical queries raised by either internal or external parties
• Promote safe behaviour at all times
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• Co-ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to Instrument and Controls engineering design
• Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required


• 15+ years of relevant experience in the oil & gas industry
• PMC experience required
• Degree qualification in Instrument or Electronics Engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Instrument and Controls engineering design and analysis
• Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards
• Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for Instrument and Controls engineering design
• Experience of the application of HAZOP, HAZID and SIL Rating to Instrument and Controls design
• Experience with Instrument and Controls design for prefabricated modular packaged equipment
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage


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.