Whiterashes, Scotland, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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Wood is recruiting a Principal Instrumentation Engineer with brownfield Oil &
Gas experience in Field Instrumentation and Control Systems based at our client
office in Aberdeen.
The Role
You will be supporting our ongoing modifications portfolio for a North Sea
client. The modifications portfolio covers scopes from low complexity single
discipline to multi-discipline engineering. The portfolio covers all stages of
engineering design from Conceptual, FEED, Define & Detailed Design.
The modifications portfolio consists of the following types of scopes:
• Concept/Define Studies – Heating Medium Capacity, Cooling of Pot Water System
Study
• Rolling programme of Flowline & Well Hook-Up Scopes.
• Production Enhancement Improvements – Add. Crude Cooler, PW Heat Exchanger.
• Anomalies & Repair Order scopes.
Primary focus of the role is to provide instrument engineering expertise to the
project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading junior
engineers and engineers from the global execution centre, providing technical
expertise & managing budgets and planning. This individual will be expected to
work largely under his/her own direction and will reporting to the Lead
Instrument engineer with significant engagement with client personnel.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Wood is growing its project delivery capability across a diverse portfolio of
offshore and onshore energy assets, supporting key operators within the Oil &
Gas sector. This work spans full asset lifecycles—from brownfield modifications
and upgrades through to major projects, shutdown scopes, and ongoing asset
enhancements—delivered in complex and safety-critical environments.
Through strong, collaborative partnerships with specialist service providers,
Wood is driving a more agile and integrated approach to project delivery. By
combining deep industry expertise with innovative technologies and data-led
solutions, we are enhancing asset performance, improving reliability, and
ensuring safe and efficient execution.
Our teams work at the forefront of the energy industry, supporting both
traditional Oil & Gas operations and the evolving energy landscape. We are
committed to continuous improvement, embracing new ways of working to deliver
smarter, more sustainable solutions.
What we can offer
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across
renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
offering hybrid and remote working where relevant –
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively
committed 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
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including
public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical
cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be
adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are
tailored to your individual needs and interests
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Provision of discipline Expertise to the business/project team
• Execute facility engineering design in accordance with applicable codes and
standards
• Carry out work in accordance with company and project Health, Safety,
Environmental and Quality systems
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control
Process
• Maintain planning and cost control on all scopes
• Provide discipline specific guidance and coordinate delivery with remote team
members in Global Execution Centres (GEC)
• Participate and input to SIL assessment and workshops
• Management and leadership of a small team
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:
• MSc, MEng or equivalent professional qualification, or
• BSc, BEng or equivalent with relevant extensive experience in Brownfield Oil
& Gas Mods
• Chartered Engineer or recognized equivalent is preferred but not essential
• Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at relevant level and position
• Able to Interpret Client Standards and provide Input to Package
Specifications
• Proficient with specialist software packages necessary to fulfil role
• Knowledge of International Codes & Client Standards
• Knowledge of Plant PCS, Automation and Industrial communications systems
• Functional Safety awareness
• Experience of the application of HAZOP, HAZID and SIL
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy
and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports
clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes
while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the
Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading
multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
www.woodgroup.com [https://www.woodgroup.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.