Job Description
Wood is currently recruiting for PMC MAC Specialist (Instrumentation) role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing 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 reputation.
We 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 offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization 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
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long 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 milestones
- 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
Job Purpose
Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the integrity, quality, and compliance of all instrumentation engineering deliverables within ADNOC Offshore projects. The role supports the Main Automation Contractor (MAC) scope, ensuring seamless integration, design compliance, and alignment with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international codes.
Key Responsibilities 1. Engineering & Design Oversight
- Review and approve instrumentation engineering deliverables including:
- Instrument datasheets, specifications, loops, and hook-ups
- Control system architecture and network diagrams
- Cause & Effect (C&E) charts and logic diagrams
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, IEC, ISA, and international engineering practices
- Coordinate with EPC contractors and MAC vendors on instrumentation design issues
2. MAC Coordination & Integration
- Act as the primary PMC focal point for MAC-related instrumentation systems, including:
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- SCADA and PLC systems
- Ensure proper integration between process control, safety systems, and third-party packages
- Review and validate MAC deliverables such as:
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- System Architecture Design
- Interface and communication protocols
3. Technical Assurance & Compliance
- Verify adherence to ADNOC Offshore design philosophies and project specifications
- Ensure alignment with HSE requirements and safety integrity levels (SIL)
- Participate in:
- Design reviews (30%, 60%, 90%)
- HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies
- Ensure cyber security compliance for control systems
4. Vendor & Contractor Management
- Interface with EPC contractors, MAC vendors, and instrumentation suppliers
- Review and approve vendor drawings, documents, and technical queries (TQs)
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure timely delivery of instrumentation scope
5. Project Support & Execution
- Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, and installation phases
- Assist in resolving site technical issues related to instrumentation and control systems
- Support commissioning activities and factory acceptance tests (FAT) / site acceptance tests (SAT)
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure proper documentation control and submission tracking
- Prepare technical reports, review comments, and progress updates
- Maintain compliance records and engineering logs
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
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas industry
- At least 5+ years in PMC roles for major offshore projects
- Strong experience with ADNOC projects or Middle East operators preferred
- Proven experience working with MAC (Main Automation Contractor) packages
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of:
- DCS (e.g., Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson DeltaV)
- SIS (e.g., Triconex, HIMA)
- PLC systems and SCADA
- Familiar with:
- SIL classification and functional safety (IEC 61508 / 61511)
- Industrial networking and communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
- Expertise in instrumentation design tools and document management systems
Preferred Certifications
- TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (desirable)
- PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred)
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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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.
