Instrument and Control Senior Engineer

Wood is recruiting for an Instrument and Control Senior Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on contributing to technical delivery excellence through the execution of Instrumentation and Control 
Engineering activities.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
Reports to: Lead Instrument & Control Engineer / Discipline Manager 

Wood is recruiting for an Instrument and Control Senior Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on contributing to technical delivery excellence through the execution of Instrumentation and Control 
Engineering activities.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
Reports to: Lead Instrument & Control Engineer / Discipline Manager 

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Instrument and Control Senior Engineer to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood has been awarded an Onshore Project to support an International Client operation by providing Brownfield Engineering & Design Services. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the production & assets integrity across various locations. Team of Engineers and Designers based in Basra and Dubai supports execution of these projects. Projects under this contract focuses on Flare system revamps/re-ignition, Rehab of aging assets, BTEX emission control, Flare Gas Recovery & Replacement/upgrade of obsolete equipment, piping & systems.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
• 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 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. 
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones 

Job Objectives:

Contributes to technical delivery excellence through the execution of Instrumentation and Control Engineering activities associated with the design, analysis, specification, verification, and implementation of instrumentation, control systems, safety systems, telecommunications interfaces, and automation solutions for onshore oil & gas facilities. Provides discipline expertise throughout FEED, Detailed Design, Brownfield modifications, Greenfield developments, construction, commissioning, start-up, and asset life extension projects while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, project requirements, and client objectives. 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical development support to engineers and designers. 
• Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the discipline. 
• Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines and project teams. 
• Lead by example in demonstrating Wood Values and Behaviours. 
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and technical assurance requirements. 
• Promote safe and ethical behaviour throughout all project activities.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Executes Assigned Scopes of Work: 

• Perform instrumentation and control engineering activities for onshore oil & gas production, processing, and infrastructure facilities. 
• Support FEED and Detailed Design activities for both Greenfield developments and Brownfield modifications.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including: Instrument Datasheets , Instrument Indexes ,I/O Lists ,Control Philosophies ,Cause & Effect Charts , Instrument Specifications , Cable Schedules ,Loop Drawings , Hook-ups ,System Architecture Drawings ,Material Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations 
• Develop and review control system designs including DCS, PLC, SCADA, ESD, F&G, and associated automation systems. 
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, company procedures, and applicable international standards. 
• Participate in site surveys, field verification activities, constructability reviews, and design reviews. 
• Support procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Provide engineering support for asset integrity, facility upgrades, redevelopment projects, and life extension programs. 
• Produce CTRs (Cost Time Resource Estimates) and discipline progress reports as required.

Providing discipline expertise: 

• Provide technical leadership and discipline guidance to engineers, designers, and project teams. 
• Set clear technical direction for assigned personnel and work scopes. 
• Review and approve engineering calculations, studies, and discipline deliverables. 
• Represent the Instrument & Control discipline during: 
• HAZOP Studies 
• HAZID Workshops 
• LOPA Reviews 
• Design Reviews 
• SIL Assessments 
• Client Technical Meetings 
• Anticipate technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions that balance safety, operability, reliability, and commercial requirements. 
• Apply professional engineering judgment to complex technical issues and multidisciplinary interfaces. 
• Support technical proposal development and provide input into project bids and tenders. 
• Participate in vendor technical evaluations and technical clarification meetings.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, industry developments, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Internal: 

• Discipline Managers 
• Engineering Managers 
• Project Managers 
• Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical and Telecom Engineers 
• Procurement Teams 
• Construction and Commissioning Teams 
• Designers and Engineering Support Personnel 

External: 

• Clients and Asset Owners 
• EPC Contractors 
• Vendors and Suppliers 
• Regulatory Bodies 
• Third-Party Consultants 
• Inspection and Certification Organizations

Level of Influence and Decision-Making Authority:

• Works independently on complex instrumentation and control engineering assignments. 
• Provides technical leadership within the discipline and project teams. 
• Reviews and approves discipline engineering deliverables in accordance with delegated authority. 
• Makes recommendations relating to technical solutions, design approaches, risk reduction measures, and project execution strategies. 
• Influences multidisciplinary engineering decisions through specialist technical expertise. 
• Supports project management in achieving quality, cost, schedule, and safety objectives. 
• Escalates significant technical, commercial, and project risks when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent. 
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• Typically 10+ years of Instrument & Control Engineering experience within the Oil & Gas industry. 
• Significant experience supporting onshore oil & gas facilities including FEED and Detailed Design projects.
• Experience in both Greenfield developments and Brownfield modifications. 
• Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Instrument Engineering role. 
• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, process control systems, automation systems, and safety systems. 
• Extensive knowledge of: 
  • DCS 
  • PLC 
  • SCADA 
  • ESD Systems 
  • Fire & Gas Systems 
  • SIL Methodologies 
  • Industrial Communication Systems 
• Professional-level knowledge of applicable international standards and codes including IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, and client specifications. 
• Strong understanding of engineering assurance, risk management, and technical governance processes.
• Experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL, and design review activities. 
• Proficiency in engineering software, calculation tools, MS Office applications, and discipline-specific engineering systems. 
• Experience in vendor package management and technical bid evaluations. 
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.

Personal attributes: 

• Recognized technical specialist within Instrument & Control Engineering. 
• Strong leadership and supervisory capability. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Customer-focused and relationship-oriented. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Results-oriented with a solutions mindset. 
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgment and decision-making capability. 
• Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. 
• Flexible and capable of operating effectively within multicultural project environments. 
• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and ethical behavior.