Principal Automation Engineer - SIS

John Wood Group

  • Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is currently recruiting for Principal Automation Engineer with Safety Integrated System (SIS) experience to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The Automation Engineer will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business.This role will be required to do a 3-month rotation to Sullom Voe on a 2 on 2 off basis from January 2026.This role is available on a hybrid basis with Tuesday and Wednesday to be in one of the following hub office locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or StainesThe RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Principal Automation Engineer to support our Systems Integration (SI) team with all aspects of automation engineering related to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) specialising in the Honeywell Safety Management SC. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to contribute to a dynamic, international project team within a global service line.The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in automation and controls, specifically within SIS environments, and will be motivated by solving complex technical challenges for our clients. You will play a key role in delivering high-impact projects, driving continuous improvement across performance metrics including margin, customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, working capital, and safety.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  • Energy 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 field
Responsibilities:The key objectives for this role are:
  • Provides expertise across the Safety Instrument System within Automation and Controls
  • Responsible for identifying the Automation and Controls requirements and defining the solutions for the client
  • Implements the defined Automation and Control solutions
  • Take ownership and supporting the Engineering team in accomplishing project objectives
  • Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms
  • Engineers' technical aspects of automation project design and / or implementation for assigned activities
  • Implements the configuration, database and / or programming activities for assigned activities
  • Prepares engineering studies and software design documentation
  • Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards
  • Attend site for installation, commissioning and support both onshore and offshore
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:
  • Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Previous experience with Safety Instrument System (SIS) and Honeywell Safety Manager SC
  • Previous experience working in a project delivery environment
  • Previous experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering
  • Previous experience in writing software specifications
  • Detailed experience with multiple system implementation projects and / or control system platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell
  • Previous experience of Microsoft SQL
  • A sound understanding of engineering practices, methodologies and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications
  • Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies
  • Strong planning, organising and execution skills
Desirable:
  • Professional Engineer or engineering chartership preferred
  • Rockwell PLC and SCADA systems experience
  • Experience of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA
  • A good understanding of system networks, previous experience on Control Logix, Guard Logix, who can support hardware engineering if required
  • Functional Safety certification TUV FSEng or equivalent
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.Diversity StatementWe 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.

John Wood Group