Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2023, Wood is presently inviting Expressions of Interest for Lead Engineer-Rotating Equipment Control System 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:

+ In-depth knowledge and design/engineering experience on the following specialized control systems:-

+ Machine Monitoring Systems (MMS) by Bently Nevada

+ Anti-surge, Performance and Governor Control System (ASC/PC/GC) by CCC

+ Turbine Control System (TCS) by GE/Baker Hughes

+ Over-Speed Protection Systems (OSPS) by Protech

+ Familiar with the various models of the above mentioned systems and its associated software packages. Working experience in the design/engineering of make/models listed below is mandatory:-

+ BN3500 system by Bently Nevada for MMS

+ Prodigy system by CCC for ASC/PC

+ Mark VIe system by GE/BH for TCS

+ Protech TPS by Woodward for OSPS

+ Woodward 505 governor control (Migration to Prodigy)

+ In-depth knowledge about the process, control/safety logics and instrument data requirements for rotating equipments to properly execute the Startup/Shutdown/Sequential logics and Protection/Trip logics in each of the above mentioned Specialized control systems.

+ Familiar with the data requirements in MMS to execute voting logics, predictive analysis and condition monitoring.

+ Familiar with control algorithms for anti-surge and performance control, load sharing, decoupling algorithms etc. required in ASC/PC/GC systems.

+ Working experience in the migration from older make/models to its latest versions for all of the above systems.

+ Knowledge about the instrumentation & cabling requirements for each of the above specialized control systems.

+ 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.

+ Knowledge in functional safety as per IEC-61508/61511 standards and certification in functional safety is preferred.

+ Finalization of Specialized Control System Design Basis

+ Finalization of specifications for each Specialized Control System and amendment of its associated COMPANY Design General specification.

+ Finalization of Scope of Works for each Specialized Control System.

+ Finalization of Individual & Overall System Architecture for MMS/ASC-PC-GC/TCS & OSPS including third party interfaces through Modbus TCP/IP and OPC Interfaces.

+ In-depth knowledge of Third-party Interfaces through Modbus TCP/IP and OPC including the data parameters, data types, address configurations etc.

+ Finalization of technical queries and Technical Bid Evaluation for Specialized control systems.

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

+ Approval of engineering deliverables for Instrumentation and Specialized 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.

+ Provide solutions to problems/anomalies in Integrated Factory Acceptance Test for Specialized 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 Specialized Control Systems equipment's (MMS/TCS/ASC-PC-GC/OSPS - 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 - Rotating Equipment Control System

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