Wood

Senior Automation and Control Engineer

In short

Senior I&C (Instrumentation & Control) engineer role at Wood, in the Process & Chemicals business, based in Madrid (Las Rozas) with hybrid working. The job covers project specifications, ICSS/DCS/SIS/F&G engineering documents, HAZOP/SIL, FAT/SAT, commissioning and site visits for refining, oil & gas, petrochemical and hydrogen projects. Requires a degree in Electronics or Chemical Engineering, at least 10 years of I&C engineering experience, FEED/EPC project experience, native-level Spanish, excellent English, team leadership skills, and a valid European Work Permit.

The Role
Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Engineer to join our I&C team. This position is based in our Madrid, Las Rozas, office and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently, and have demonstrable leadership qualities. They will be confident in their own ability to deliver the Control and Instrumentation scope on a project on time and within budget, while facilitating effective work.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors, including conventional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
We provide a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are recognized as a leading integrator of refining and petrochemical facilities. We support our clients in the development of sustainable fuels, low-carbon technologies and advanced materials for the energy transition.
What We Can Offer
•Meaningful and technically challenging projects, delivered for leading clients across the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and energy transition sectors.
•Commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by employee networks that give our people a voice and promote an inclusive working environment.
•Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to your needs and lifestyle. Benefits include free company parking, a free shuttle bus from the railway station to the office, an on-site canteen, a medical check-up every year, and supplementary accident insurance.
•Commitment to continued professional development, with development plans tailored to individual needs, interests and career aspirations.
•Global connections, providing opportunities to collaborate with leading technical experts and specialists from across Wood's international organization.
Responsibilities
•Develop Project Specifications based on End Users and licensors Specs.
•Prepare Material requisitions for enquiry and purchase order of ICSS (Distributed Control systems, SIS & F&G Systems).
•Develop BID tabulation and vendor drawings approval for all Material Requisitions.
•Prepare the ICSS engineering documents (I/O signal list, Loop diagrams, Logic Diagrams, Graphic displays sketches, etc).
•Assist to HAZOP/SIL meetings.
•Assist to ICSS FAT and SAT.
•Assist to Package vendor PLC's FAT.
•Assist to iFAT between ICSS and Package vendor PLC's.
•Assist to Loop test at site.
•Assist to Commissioning and Start-up at site.
•Instrument and control comments to P&ID's. Instrument and control comments to Package equipment.
•Ensure the required technical quality of work.
•Ensure that all designs are according with the relevant procedures, standards and regulations.
•Ensure that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with approved budget and schedule.
•Identify and schedule Project contract changes.
•Prepare the Progress reports.
•Maintain excellent relationship with End User, WOOD Departments and suppliers.
•Visits at site.
Requirements
•Degree in Electronics Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
•Minimum of 10 years in I&C engineering and construction in Refineries, oil & gas, petrochemical, Hydrogen or equivalent is required.
•Experience working with overseas execution center.
•Experience of FEED and EPC projects, including revamp projects.
•Experienced engineer with technical background and expertise.
•Experienced in the use of appropriate codes of practice & international standards.
•Spanish language at native level is mandatory.
•Excellent English level.
•Team leadership.
•Available immediately.
•Valid European Work Permit is required.

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