Principal Instrumentation and Control Designer

6 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Wood Plc Full time

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Control & Instrument Designer with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects.

Job Objectve:

- Review project schedules with the Chief Instrument Engineer to verify that all dates and project requirements are realistic.
- Prepare project specific standards and job notes.
- Set up and operate the appropriate sections of DMS.
- Prepare and maintain a Drawing Index for all Instrumentation Design Drawings, indicating planned and actual issue dates inclusive of the various revisions.
- Design preparation, production and approval of instrument drawings and deliverables as appropriate.
- Develop, review and approve instrument deliverables such as (but not limted to) air distribution schedules, instrument cable block diagrams, cable and drum schedules, cable racking / routing drawings, instrument representation on the model, loop drawings and termination detail drawings
- Develop review and comment on drawings and ensure that the quality of design drawings produced for enquiry and fabrication purposes is of satisfactory standard and in accordance with the relevant client and company specifications.
- Comment on other discipline drawings and specifications where relevant. Review and approve the instrument interface drawings applicable to mechanical and electrical interface.
- Review package supplier drawings as requested by the Instrument Engineer responsible for the equipment.
- Using the instrument database and project specifications / standards, produce instrument hook-up drawings and instrument installation detail drawings.
- Produce, review and approve instrument location drawings based on the instrument database, EFD’s and plant layout drawings.
- Develop / provide input on the 3D Model to clarify instrument requirements on the model inclusive of cable racking, junction boxes, air headers and field instrument placements.
- Produce, review and approve instrument loop diagrams and termination schedules utilising the In-Tools database.
- Maintain the instrument design database and drawing register in a current project state.
- Review and approve instrument requisitions for instrument cable and junction boxes.
- Develop, Review and approve Instrument contract indirect BOM.
- Liaise with engineers to ensure design intent on various projects is implemented.
- Liaise closely with instrument designers for the creation and validation of instrument design drawings and deliverables.
- Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any slippages, their cause and proposed corrective action.
- Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other disciplines.
- Perform Site existing infrasctructure assessments and attend to site construction queries.
- Assist in production of instrument engineering indexes and datasheets.
- Notify the Chief Instrument Engineer of all deficiencies in the flow of data or other basic information required for execution of work.
- Assist the Chief Instrument Engineer with estimates, progress assessment and control of manpower on assigned projects.
- Perform as required and supervise As Building as required for design deliverables development.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to instrument designers.
- Suggest ways to improve efficiency, costs and service in the execution of projects.
- Keep abreast of developments in the Instrument Engineering field.
- Perform any other duties assigned within reason by the Chief Instrument Engineer.
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**What we can offer**
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Meaningful and interesting projects** delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
- ** A caring team culture;** we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
- ** Energy Transition Academy;** join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
- ** 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
- ** Competitive renumeration package** with regular 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),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a 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 tailor



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