Principal Instrumentation Engineer

About the Company

Worley is an international firm renowned for its expertise in energy, chemical, and resource sectors, headquartered in Australia. The company collaborates closely with clients to deliver comprehensive project solutions and add value through all asset phases. Their offerings include consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction, extending through operations and decommissioning. Utilizing deep industry experience and AI-driven methods, Worley supports clients in managing complexity and advancing sustainable transitions.

Position Overview and Duties

• Develop and oversee man-hour allocation, scheduling, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with project needs and guidance from the Discipline Manager.
• Arrange coverage plans to accommodate team members’ vacations and unexpected absences.
• Ensure adherence among team members to recognized engineering standards, relevant regulations, and client specifications.
• Promote the standardization of equipment specifications, design drawings, and documentation templates.
• Contribute expertise related to technical knowledge, legal mandates, and customer requirements when applicable.
• Engage in strategy formulation and execution planning for projects.
• Maintain comprehensive awareness of project and discipline scopes, costs, and timelines, ensuring team performance meets expectations while coordinating with other disciplines for project success.
• Support management of changes and project progress, collaborating with Project Management to address staffing, scope adjustments, and other factors impacting project delivery and profitability.
• Lead regular Instrumentation & Control progress meetings, review reports, and validate checks.
• Initiate, supervise, and manage engineering assignments to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Coordinate and direct workloads for Instrumentation & Control engineers and designers, adhering to project schedules.
• Analyze multiple data sources to prepare engineering studies, calculations, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Offer recommendations and conduct thorough review of documentation prior to client submission.
• Diagnose technical challenges, consider alternatives with pros and cons, and formalize recommendations via official project documents.
• Define discipline deliverables, monitor their progress, and control adherence to schedules.
• Review final documentation ensuring completeness and facilitate client approvals.
• Take part in bid clarifications, vendor information evaluations, certification processes, and interdisciplinary reviews.
• Ensure compliance with organizational Quality Assurance policies, collaborating with project managers to adhere to the Worley Project Management Process (WPMP) and EMS requirements.
• Monitor and ensure closure of identified project risks and opportunities.
• Adhere strictly to safety procedures, promoting health, safety, and environmental awareness.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Significant recent experience in offshore upstream Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven background in engineering design phases including Feasibility, Concept, FEED, and EPC.
• At least the last 3 to 5 years engaged in offshore project work.
• Expertise in functional safety and control systems.
• Familiarity with DCS, SIL 3 Fire & Gas, ESD, PA/GA systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Mandatory accreditation from Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME); candidates without this must agree to obtain it during probation.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or progress towards it is advantageous.

Values and Culture

Worley fosters a culture focused on values that energize and empower employees to drive meaningful sustainable impact. They emphasize diversity, inclusivity, and respect, cultivating a workplace where all individuals feel welcomed, authentic, and heard. The company invests in reskilling and facilitates career development to support transitions to expertise in low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology, offering employees opportunities to broaden skills and contribute to sustainable advancements.