TPE VI / Principal Instrument Engineer

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is looking for a TPE ‎6 / Principal Instrument Engineer to work in our Al-
Khobar office, Saudi Arabia
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Establishes scope of work for project or proposal, allocates and directs staff
* Develops and implements procedures, methods, and controls to be used Executing assigned scopes of work
* Develops design solutions according to requirements, to deliver products, equipment, materials, etc. of the highest standard
* Directs scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during design phase of projects
* Coordinates activities with other groups and clients
* Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
* Participate in or lead incident investigations as required
* Participates in establishing design constraints
* Prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies
* May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment
* Plans and carries out assigned projects, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative
* Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems
* Personally, helps solve difficult technical problems
* Anticipates potential problems, solves complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
* Tracks and reports on the metrics which indicate their disciplines progress on a project in relation to a plan
* Exercises considerable credibility, foresight, and judgement in conceiving, planning, and delivering
* Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders
* Works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes, and engineering
* Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions
* Establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of long-range plans and project goals
* Represent discipline on contract / project / service line
* Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so
* Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance
* Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood
* Represents the company as a thought-leader at conferences and other public events
* Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports
* Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced staff
* Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities

Skills / Qualifications:
* Minimum of ‎15 years of experiance in the field
* Bachelor degree in Instrument Engineering or equavalent
* Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function and some influence on the longer-term results
* Contributions to successful engineering project outcomes are given significant weight
* Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency
* Receives limited superviision; work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the
built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most
critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions
in more than ‎60 countries, employing around ‎40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse
workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the
following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion,
gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the
relevant governing laws.