Lead Engineer Esd/plc

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-ESD/PLC 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:

+ Possess adequate specialist knowledge in functional safety as per IEC-61508/61511 standards and certification in functional safety

+ 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

+ Working experience of package systems for process machinery in Startup, Shutdown and sequential logic, Grafcets, Protection logic, trip functionalities etc.

+ Experience of managing projects with minimum 5000 I/Os and complex ESD/PLC process logics for EPC Projects.

+ Finalization of ESD/PLC Control System Design Basis

+ Finalization of ESD/PLC specification and amendment of COMPANY Design General specification

+ Finalization of Individual & Overall System Architecture for ESD/PLC connectivity through Modbus TCP/IP and Interfaces with higher level application server through OPC Protocol

+ finalization of existing ESD/PLC system's Modification Scope of work, preferable in Allen Bradley PLC.

+ 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 ESD/PLCs of the following manufacturers -

+ EMERSON - Delta V

+ Yokogawa - Centum VP

+ Honeywell - C300

+ Siemens - PCS 7

+ Schneider - EVO

+ Experience with Instrument and Controls design for prefabricated modular packaged equipment

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

+ Approval of engineering deliverables for Instrumentation, ESD/PLC 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 guidance in Factory Acceptance Test for ESD /PLC System/ Marshalling/HMIs.

+ 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

+ Provide solutions to problems/anomalies detected in Site Acceptance Test for New Control Systems equipment's (ESD & PLC - System/ Marshalling/HMIs.

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

+ Review and finalization of site technical queries and provide way forward

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

+ Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred

+ Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland)

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

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

+ Experience of sour gas service operations is a mandatory requirement.

+ 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.

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 - ESD/PLC

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1482910
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • 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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