Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
Wood is currently looking for a Principal Alarm Management Engineer to join our System Integration (SI) team within out Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects.
This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required.
Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
The Role
The Principal Alarm Management Engineer is responsible for managing the full alarm system lifecycle—aligned with ISA‑18.2, EEMUA 191, and IEC 62682—including creating or reviewing the Alarm Philosophy and master alarm database, chairing rationalization workshops, designing and improving alarm systems to reduce nuisance alarms, and conducting regular compliance audits using Excel tools or bespoke software.
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 systems 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:
What we can offer
1. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
2. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
3. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
4. Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
5. 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
6. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
7. Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
8. 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
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:
9. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent applicable demonstratable experience
10. TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent
11. Alarm Management Practitioner certificate
12. Significant experience in EPC/MAC/plant operations, specifically in process or automation & control systems within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors
13. Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently
14. Experience in brownfield upgrades/replacement of automation and control systems projects
15. Stay updated on the latest industry developments
16. Understanding of commercial aspects as related to projects and operations
17. Excellent communication abilities, with enthusiasm and diplomacy in interactions
18. Inquisitive, well organised, and have a keen eye for detail
19. Ability to work effectively in an integrated team environment, supporting colleagues and fostering trust and respect within the team
Desirable:
20. Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution
21. Knowledge of ISO 21789 and performance of gas turbine safety assessment review
22. Compressor Station / Metering experience is advantageous
23. Knowledge of IEC 62443 and cybersecurity as applicable to functional safety
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