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Instrument, Electrical, & Controls Project Engineer

Wood plc
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an Instrument, Electrical, & Controls Project Engineer to join its Oil, Gas, & New Energies business for facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of the plant's capital projects group, located in Richmond, VA.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager with experience in the Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls aspects of the chemical manufacturing industry. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of the plant's capital projects group. This opportunity is onsite. #LI-Onsite

The Role The Project Engineer will provide electrical engineering for and manage small facility-based projects. The role involves performing engineering in support of project teams and managing others while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.

Our Clients and Projects : Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors.
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities :

  • Accountable for demonstrating site and business core values of safety, health & environment, quality, people treatment, and ethics.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute safety, improvement and obsolescence plans for control and electrical equipment.
  • Assist in day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of control and electrical equipment.
  • Coordinate front end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project.
  • Lead the development of overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request.
  • Prepare progress reports as needed.
  • Perform Engineering reviews as required.
  • Manages and executes electrical and controls projects.
  • Provides electrical engineering representation for engineering and capital work.
  • Provides engineering support prior to and during maintenance outages.
  • Assists in support and development of site utilities.
  • Gatekeeper for maintenance MOC process as applicable to electrical and control systems.
  • Accountable for understanding OSHA, PSM and electrical code standards for control / electrical equipment and translating them into site procedures.
  • Qualifications

    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 :

  • Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Controls Engineering, with 6 years of industry related experience.
  • Experience around electrical controls - automation.
  • Experience working on and leading maintenance activities for medium / high voltage power distribution equipment.
  • Advanced understanding of automation and control systems such as : Reliance DCS, Wonderware, Honeywell Experion, and ControlLogix.
  • Advanced understanding of AC and DC drives.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or other drafting software.
  • Experience setting up a Control Loop.
  • Experience programming automation and control systems.
  • Electrical engineering / automation experience in manufacturing / industrial environments.
  • Knowledge and experience working with older, obsolete DCS systems.
  • Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up.
  • Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.
  • Self-motivated / Self-directed.
  • Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of industry codes and standards relating to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems as well as other pertinent engineering standards.
  • About Us

    Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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.

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