Head of Instrumentation, Controls

Head of Department – Controls Instrumentation & TelecommunicationAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesTrendingJob DescriptionThe RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Department with a proven track record in leading and managing the discpline engineering department, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe.
We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy SectorCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompetitive remuneration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketMedical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatmentGroup Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance coverEnd of Service Gratuity:In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefitThe Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the companyLong Service Award:Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5
- year service milestonesCommitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionEnergy Transition Academy:Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems
- delivered by experts in their fieldThe key objectives for this role are:Accountable for driving engineering excellence within the Instrumentation, Controls and Telecommunications teams for both Onshore and Offshore Projects across the regionEnsure consistent, safe, and high-quality delivery of engineering services, effective governance of discipline practices, and development of engineering capabilityProvide functional leadership to Lead Discipline Engineers of both onshore and offshore projects and maintains oversight of all discipline engineering activities within the businessServe as a subject-matter expert, supporting continuous improvement and technical excellence across the wider organisationExpected to role-model the company’s values and behaviours, demonstrating the highest standards of safety, ethics, and inclusivityResponsibilitiesEngineering Delivery & PerformanceDrive HSSEA culture and performance across the discipline teamEnsure engineering integrity and compliance throughout all work scopesMaintain a strong focus on process safety and eliminate technical incidents through robust controls and lessons learnedSupport technical assurance activities, including audits and incident investigationsProvide appropriate discipline resources to the projects and deliver work in line with company procedures and customer requirementsManage and optimise discipline resource utilisation against workload demand and overhead budgetsSupport workforce planning activities, including short-term and annual resource forecastingCollaborate with other discipline managers to develop discipline inputs into engineering execution plansEstablish, maintain, and continuously improve discipline engineering systems, tools, and processes to ensure cost-effective and competitive executionIdentify and promote innovation opportunities and emerging technologies within the disciplineIdentify opportunities for margin improvement and efficiency enhancementStrategy, Development & Business SupportSupport business development activities to identify and secure new workReview Proposal Manhours for your discipline and optimiseProvide discipline input to proposals in collaboration with other discipline leadsSupport and strengthen worksha