Lead Engineer Dcs/ics

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2023, Wood is presently inviting Expressions of Interest for Lead Engineer-DCS/ICS for our Abu Dhabi Engineering team. This role is subject to project award which is estimated to be in early 2023.

General Expertise:

+ Input to project schedule, planning, monitoring, and control

+ Finalization of Need list from COMPANY

+ Conversant with International Codes and Standard

+ Competent in the execution of standards, processes and procedures to effect delivery of operations excellence

+ Compliance to HSE Philosophies

+ Good communication skills and peer management with Client, System OEM and EPC CONTRACTOR

+ Manage technical challenges and adopt optimize way forward & resolve with corrective actions

+ Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports

+ Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team and manages direct resources efficiently and effectively

+ Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions

+ Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form

+ Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with subordinates and peers

+ Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development

+ High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative

+ Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable

+ Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project

Technical Expertise:

+ Experience of managing large size (Minimum >30000 I/Os) and complex Distributed Control System for EPC Project

+ Finalization of Control System Design Basis

+ Finalization of DCS/ ICS specification and amendment of COMPANY Design General specification

+ Finalization of Individual & Overall System Architecture for a complex distributed system having multiple distributed third-party system connectivity through Modbus TCP/IP and Interfaces with higher level application server through OPC Protocol

+ Finalization of Network Architecture inclusive of all network accessories and in compliance with latest OT security requirements

+ Finalization of existing Control system's Modification Scope of work, preferable in ABB Infi 90 DCS.

+ In-depth knowledge of following Control systems:

+ EMERSON (Delta V and CHARMS)

+ Yokogawa (Centum VP & Prosafe RS)

+ Honeywell (C300 & Safety Manager)

+ Siemen (PCS 7, S7- 400).

+ Schneider (EVO & Triconex)

+ Allen Bradley (Control Logix)

+ Knowledge of Third-party Interfaces through Modbus TCP/IP, OPC & IEC 61850

+ Finalization of technical queries and Technical Bid Evaluation for the following control systems -

+ EMERSON - Delta V

+ Yokogawa - Centum VP

+ Honeywell - C300

+ Siemens - PCS 7

+ Schneider - EVO

+ Experience of following OPC connected high level application server and finalization of Modification SOW for the replacement of existing Control system:

+ Advanced process Control (APC)

+ Alarm management System (ALMS)

+ Plant Information System (PI Server)

+ Well SCADA server (not mandatory)

+ In depth knowledge of Island Mode of Operation for control system in case of failure of links between distributed control system

+ In depth knowledge of Virtualization for the optimization of number of machines.

+ Undertake leading role in Design Review, HAZOP, Alarm Rationalization and SIL workshop.

+ Approval of engineering deliverables for Instrumentation, F&G and Control Systems

+ Approval for Critical Control system Vendor document such as Functional Design Specification - Hardware and Software, Network architecture and Control system architecture

+ Provide expert guidance in Factory Acceptance Test for New Control Systems equipment's (DCS, ESD & F&G - System/ Marshalling/ Server / Network Cabinet, Hardware Consoles, HMI accessories etc.

+ Provide solutions to problems/anomalies in Integrated Factory Acceptance Test for New Control Systems with other Modbus TCP/IP and OPC Connected third-party systems

+ Approval for Control System Change over Philosophy & Method Statement

+ Technical Risk Assessment for Change over from Existing control system to State of Art New Integrated Control system

+ Provide solutions to problems/anomalies detected in Site Acceptance Test for New Control Systems equipment's (DCS, ESD & F&G - System/ Marshalling/ Server / Network Cabinet, Hardware Consoles, HMI accessories, Application Servers as APC, Alarm Management system, Crystal Report, Anti-Virus Server, Plant Information Server etc.

+ Supervision to EPC CONTRACTOR during site execution for Control System Changeover works.

+ Review and finalization of site technical queries resolution and approve way forward.

+ Degree in Instrument or Electronics Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)

+ Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred

+ Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.

+ Minimum of 10 years' proven capability in an engineering design company.

+ Operational support / construction and commissioning experience.

+ 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.

+ Experience of sour service operations would be an advantage.

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

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.

Published Position Title: Lead Engineer - DCS/ICS

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1482923
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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