Control and Automation Designer

Wood is recruiting for a Control & Automation Designer to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and Detail design scopes of work. Position is based in Muscat, Oman. This role will be developing C&A design drawings and documents and provide expertise in drawing systems.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in Onshore Oil and Gas.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas  and emerging energy sectors 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess 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
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with discipline project engineers/designers and other discipline engineers in the delivery of project engineering/construction deliverables, quality control drawings and overall project support.
• Follow/ensure Quality Management System Requirements are met in line with ISO 9001-2015 and API Q2 2nd edition requirements.
• Develop designs in PDMS and (new) drawings in electronic format (AutoCAD).
• Implement hand marked-up changes to drawings.
• Maintain standard drawing templates.
• Provides quality assurance reviews and detailed checking support.
• Maintain and monitor drawing development progress.
• Meet project commitments and deliver to schedule.
• Identify & implement process improvement to reduce cycle time & cost.

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. 

Experience

• Minimum ITI or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in FEED/Engineering Experience and 6 years experience in the oil and gas industry with experience on major capital projects
• Minimum of 5 years experience with 3D drawing systems (e.g. PDMS) and AutoCAD.
• Technical knowledge of advanced 3D design applications and processes.
• Efficiently uses Aveva software applications (i.e. PDMS design modules, forms/menus, REVIEW)
• Knowledgeable of codes, standards and regulatory guidelines that apply to the design disciplines, specifically any API, CENELEC, IEC, IEC IP, IEEE, NEC, and NEMA standards.
• Knowledgeable with designing industry related electrical and instrumentation deliverables (skids, equipment general arrangements, isometrics, plans, area classification drawings, single-lines, cable block diagrams, schematics, interconnect wiring diagrams)
• Familiar with Electrical & Instrumentation Data Handling Software, such as INTools, PowerGen, and any Programmable Logic Control or Digital Control System Software.
• Is proficient in the use of human factors engineering guidelines and HSE best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently with little guidance or supervision is required.
• Knowledgeable of the interface points between design disciplines.
• Is able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills are highly desirable.