Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is currently looking for a Senior C&I Engineer with a strong background in Fire and Gas systems with experience in design and implementation, compliance and safety.

There is a requirement for hybrid working with three days in one of our Hub offices. As this position is mainly to support an Aberdeen based project the preference would be to be based out of our Aberdeen office. However, we will also consider applications from Glasgow, Stockton or Staines.

This is for a 12-month contract on a ltd co basis out with IR35.

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

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The Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer with proven experience in Fire & Gas (F&G) systems to support the delivery of critical engineering documentation and design coordination.

In this role, you will be responsible for producing a comprehensive suite of F&G engineering deliverables, including IS/volt drop calculations, instrument datasheets, instrument index, I/O schedules, cause and effect diagrams, design specifications, bill of materials, material requisitions, and cable specifications. You will also oversee and approve the F&G design outputs produced by the C&I Design team, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project standards.

F&G Engineers work closely with process safety and automation teams to ensure seamless integration of fire and gas systems with other safety systems, contributing to the overall integrity and reliability of project designs

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation. 

Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals. 

Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: Automation & systems integration | Wood

Responsibilities

The Key Objective of this role are:  

Development of fire and gas detection systems design tailored to gas plant specifications and industry standards 
Preparation of Design related documents (such as: F&G detector datasheets, Detailed Design Specification, Cause and Effects diagram, Functional diagram, F&G layout, Fire and Gas Philosophy, Instrument specification for package equipment, BOM, system architecture and operation narrative) 
Selection of suitable instrument for hazardous application 
Inter-discipline review of deliverables from other departments 
Complete Technical Bid evaluation and Produce Material requisition.
Review Vendor Drawing and consolidate comments generated by other disciplines 
Attend and approve F&G detector and system integration FAT.
Implement control systems for fire and gas detection, ensuring seamless integration with existing plant safety systems 
Ensure all fire and gas detection systems comply with relevant UK safety standards and regulations for gas plants 
Conduct safety audits and risk assessments specific to gas plant environments to identify potential hazards and improve system reliability 
Experience in projects related to the installation and upgrade of fire and gas detection systems in gas plants 
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including technical safety, engineering, and operations, to ensure project success in gas plant settings 
Adherence to the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement 
Support the development and delivery of the technical safety standard expectations and technical assurance 
Participate in audits & incident investigations as required
Technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development 
Provide discipline support to the business
Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promote to direct reports

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:  

Experience in designing and managing fire and gas detection systems in gas plant settings 
Strong knowledge of UK safety standards and regulations related to fire and gas detection 
Formal training in Engineering design software packages 
Exposure to design concepts using 3D software 
Experienced at working with all disciplines and departments to help meet deadlines 
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and specifications, with the ability to assess and apply relevant technical standards to diverse projects
Demonstrated ability to support the planning, prioritization, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects, from initial scoping through commissioning and final close-out

Senior C&I Engineer (F&G) (PSC)

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