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Principal instrument engineer - wood

Aberdeen
Permanent
Jobster
Principal
€80,000 a year
Posted: 20 January
Offer description

WOOD is looking to hire a Principal Instrument Engineer with Honeywell experience to join our BP Team on a PSC 12‑month contract working outside IR35.


Responsibilities

* Focal point within a Control/Instrument engineering team to replace legacy and obsolete equipment within the Honeywell Integrated Control & Safety System on BP’s Clair platform.
* Act as the UK focal point for the Control/Instrument engineering team based in India.
* Responsible for all procurement activities on Honeywell and non‑Honeywell scopes (inter‑panel cabling, etc.).
* Provide support for FSA and CHAZOP activities in coordination with the client.
* Liaise closely with the client Operations and Project teams, including office visits.
* Liaise with Honeywell and all identified third parties, including office visits.
* Liaise closely with other disciplines, Construction and Commissioning teams.
* Organise, plan and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned to the project.
* Execute assigned work in accordance with applicable contract procedures, client and project standards.
* Originate, check and approve all associated deliverables as required within budget and schedule.

Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques. Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment. Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise. Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypotheses, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems. In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects. Provides technical reviews for complex projects within the area of expertise. In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationships and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.


Skills And Qualifications

* ISCED Level 6’s (minimum) or Level 7 Master’s (preferred) degree in an engineering discipline, or tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience to demonstrate equivalence.
* Chartership, PE status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognised body (preferred).
* Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards.
* Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation.
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* Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals.
* Multi‑discipline knowledge, advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required.
* Recognised as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor junior staff.
* Ability to and oversee project scope, budget and schedule.
* Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter‑departmental and external company interactions.
* Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
* Agile, with ability to adapt and troubleshoot solutions.
* Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
* Possess good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within the business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders.
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