Control and Automation Designer

Role Overview

Control and Automation Designer at Wood PLC, based in Muscat, Oman. The role delivers across FEED and Detail design scopes, developing C&A design drawings and documents with expertise in drawing systems for brownfield and greenfield opportunities in Onshore Oil and Gas.

Role Purpose

Deliver control and automation design drawings, documents, and engineering support across FEED and Detail design phases, ensuring quality compliance and contributing to project success through technical expertise in 3D design systems and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development

• Develop C&A designs in PDMS and new drawings in electronic format using AutoCAD.
• Implement hand marked-up changes to drawings.
• Maintain standard drawing templates.

Project Delivery and Support

• Work closely with discipline project engineers, designers, and other discipline engineers in the delivery of project engineering and construction deliverables.
• Provide quality control drawings and overall project support.
• Meet project commitments and deliver to schedule.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Follow and ensure Quality Management System Requirements are met in line with ISO 9001-2015 and API Q2 2nd edition requirements.
• Provide quality assurance reviews and detailed checking support.

Process Management

• Maintain and monitor drawing development progress.
• Identify and implement process improvement to reduce cycle time and cost.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum ITI or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in FEED/Engineering experience.
• Minimum 6 years experience in the oil and gas industry with experience on major capital projects.
• Minimum 5 years experience with 3D drawing systems such as PDMS and AutoCAD.
• Technical knowledge of advanced 3D design applications and processes.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulatory guidelines that apply to the design disciplines, specifically API, CENELEC, IEC, IEC IP, IEEE, NEC, and NEMA standards.
• Knowledge of designing industry-related electrical and instrumentation deliverables including skids, equipment general arrangements, isometrics, plans, area classification drawings, single-lines, cable block diagrams, schematics, and interconnect wiring diagrams.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Aveva software applications including PDMS design modules, forms and menus, and REVIEW.
• Familiarity with Electrical & Instrumentation Data Handling Software, such as INTools, PowerGen, and Programmable Logic Control or Digital Control System Software.
• Proficiency in the use of human factors engineering guidelines and HSE best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently with little guidance or supervision.
• Knowledge of the interface points between design disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (highly desirable).

Additional Information

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure rewards align with market levels.
• Medical Insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment; cover limits apply.
• Workmen's Compensation: provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5,000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: allows you to confidentially discuss any work or personal issues with support for your mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.