Job Vacancies at Wood

JOB DESCRIPTION

• A Project Designer will normally be assigned to a section of a Project.  For the assigned section of the Project, duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Execution of assigned work in accordance with the applicable Project Procedures and Standards, within the manhour and cost budgets and the project schedule targets.
• Coordination and liaison with the project engineers assigned to the applicable project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating Intelligent flowsheets on Smartplant P&ID.
• Be responsible for correctness of data, as captured in the P&ID system.
• Be familiar with the contents of the Department Quality Plan and perform tasks required by that plan.
• Ensure all Client standards and practices required for draughting of the flowsheets and as described in the Work Scope are adhered to.
• Develop the project flowsheet design through the issue of creation of MFD’s and Line Lists
• Be familiar with the requirements of the project schedule 
• Know and understand schedule milestones.
• Assist with the development of project specific procedures as appropriate to document current work practices and improve draugting performance.
• Know how to use, navigate and interrogate the SPID system using the assigned software. 

Qualifications: 

• Smarplnat P&ID Experience
• 2 years minimum related industry experience draughting 

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Technical Expertise  - possess proficient levels of technical expertise required to do the job, however continuously work towards improving and updating technical abilities. Will personally seek out opportunities to develop technical knowledge base.
• Cross Discipline Project Team Interaction - appreciation of project set up and team structure across disciplines. Under guidance working with other discipline designers.
• Understanding and meeting Schedule and Schedule dependencies - awareness of personal targets for deliverable production to suit deliverable schedule.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Identify and communicate the objectives for the project team in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy.
• Communicate these objectives to the project team, Departmental Managers, and Client.
• Organise the project team in consultation with Departmental Managers and agree the   assignment of all key personnel.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining continued personal interest in achieving set targets.
• Achieve scheduled performance, cost, quality, health, safety and environmental requirements of the project from contract award to Client's acceptance.
• Ensure that designated systems are adopted by the project team as soon as possible, after contract award.
• Negotiate all contract changes with the Client.
• Act as primary contact and maintain satisfactory relations with the Client.
• Ensure that the requirements of secrecy agreements are strictly observed.
• For Project Directors and Senior Project Managers only, deputise when requested for the Manager Operations.
• Be familiar with the current application of computer systems of the business and endeavour to optimise their use and development within the project/department budget, both to solve technical problems and to promote the effective management of information.
• To ensure that the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy is implemented and understood by all supervised staff.
• Where a Project Executive is assigned to a project, the Project Director / Manager shall report to the Project Executive. This is in no way reduces the single point responsibility of the Project Director / Manager for the successful execution of the project.
• Lead and support assigned proposals. This includes developing in conjunction with proposals the execution strategy.
• Present execution plans at proposal review stage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrange meeting with Marketing, Proposals and Commercial Groups to review and handover contract and proposal documentation prior to commencement of work.
• Organise the Kick-Off Meeting with Key Assigned Personnel and the Client.
• Arrange early issue of key project documents including:
• Project Execution Plan, Co-ordination Procedure, and Critical Execution Issues
• Project Budgets for Services and Materials
• Manpower Projection Plan
• Front End Schedule
• Detailed Project Schedules
• Project Technical Specifications
• Contract Documents.
• Proposal Documents
• Project Quality Plan
• Project, Health, Safety and Environmental Plans
• Arrange meeting with Departmental Managers to achieve endorsement of the Project Execution plan.
• Brief the Project Team/Task Force in accordance with the Continuous Improvement Procedure, and apply Continuous Improvement techniques throughout project execution.
• Issue Project Filing Index with identification of Master File Holder.
• Review and endorse project procedures covering the main functions including, as appropriate:
• Process
• Engineering
• Materials Management
• Project and Document Control
• Home Office Construction
• Field Construction
• Quality Assurance
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Co-ordinate the activities of the main functional groups through their Managers/Lead Engineers as appropriate on the project including:
• Process Design Manager
• Project Engineering Manager/Coordinator
• Project Materials Manager/Coordinator
• Home Office Construction Coordinator/Construction Contracts Engineer
• Resident Construction Manager
• Initiate the formulation of project policy or recommendations to the Client in key areas, including, as appropriate:
• Planning Criteria
• Materials Management Policies 
• Construction Contracts Strategy
• Prefabrication/Modularisation Policy 
• Progress Review Meetings Policy 
• Contract Change Procedure
• Review with Departmental Managers the progress of work in their discipline areas as required; commenting on assigned staff assessment reports on request.
• Review Project Control documents at least monthly including, as appropriate:
• SMILE Exception/Summary Reports (or manual Material Progress Schedule reports)
• Front End Schedule
• All Exception Reports eg. Planning, Document Control, Subcontracts, Construction Contracts.
• Functional Progress Reports 
• Document Registers
• Manpower Projection Plan
• Contract Change Register
• Construction Contract Schedule
• Field Construction Plan
• Cost Reports
• Contract Profit Report
• Review Inspection and Expediting Reports
• Lead problem solving sessions at all stages of the project, using Continuous Improvement procedures where appropriate.
• Maintain cost awareness by all project personnel throughout all phases of project execution.
• Regularly visit the Construction Site as part of the Project Management effort and also other work locations including, as appropriate:-
• Engineering Centres, if applicable
• Engineering Sub-contractors' offices 
• Fabricators' and Suppliers' Works 
• Module pre-assembly Sites
• Materials Warehouse Centres
• Prepare the Project Manager's Report and critically review other inputs to the Monthly Progress Report, ensuring that the report is issued in a timely manner by the date specified for the Contract.
• Approve and authorise project activities, including as appropriate:
• Contract Changes
• Overtime Working and Travel
• Bid Summary Documents
• Payment Certificates
• Correspondence to client
• Invoices to Client
• Review monthly construction reports and agree any corrective action with the Resident Construction Manager.
• Prepare Project Close out Report
• The Project Manager may appoint Authorised Signatories from his senior assigned staff to undertake some of the above duties on his behalf.
• For Project Directors and or Senior Project Managers only, deputise for the Manager Operations as requested.
• To be aware of and communicate to all department members the content of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Manual and ensure that the associated policy is implemented.
• Ensure all members of the Project visit operating plants, Suppliers' works or construction sites, are briefed on Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• To accept direction from the Manager Operations on major problem solving initiatives.
• To consult and keep the Manager Operations fully informed on the status and any issues which could affect the successful execution of the Project.
• Identify and communicate the objectives for the project team in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy.
• Communicate these objectives to the project team, Departmental Managers, and Client.
• Organise the project team in consultation with Departmental Managers and agree the   assignment of all key personnel.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining continued personal interest in achieving set targets.
• Achieve scheduled performance, cost, quality, health, safety and environmental requirements of the project from contract award to Client's acceptance.
• Ensure that designated systems are adopted by the project team as soon as possible, after contract award.
• Negotiate all contract changes with the Client.
• Act as primary contact and maintain satisfactory relations with the Client.
• Ensure that the requirements of secrecy agreements are strictly observed.
• For Project Directors and Senior Project Managers only, deputise when requested for the Manager Operations.
• Be familiar with the current application of computer systems of the business and endeavour to optimise their use and development within the project/department budget, both to solve technical problems and to promote the effective management of information.
• To ensure that the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy is implemented and understood by all supervised staff.
• Where a Project Executive is assigned to a project, the Project Director / Manager shall report to the Project Executive. This is in no way reduces the single point responsibility of the Project Director / Manager for the successful execution of the project.
• Lead and support assigned proposals. This includes developing in conjunction with proposals the execution strategy.
• Present execution plans at proposal review stage.

Qualifications: 

• Degree level preferred.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Contracts experience.
• Experience gained from execution of projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry and understanding key drivers for delivery of successful project execution.
• Cultural awareness and diplomacy.

Desires

• Experience gained from international projects (involving overseas travel).

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Analytical thinking - Ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources and identify alternative solutions.
• Communication - Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.  Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to endure that they understand the information and the message.  Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
• Decision making - Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions.  Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences.
• Problem solving - Ability to identify problems, determines possible solution, and actively works to resolve issues.
• Training - Ability to lead and guide others to develop new skills or knowledge that will enhance their work.  Ability to design, develop and/or deliver training programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deputise for the Principal Instrument Engineer when requested.
• Responsible for the design and approval of all Instrument work on assigned projects.
• Responsible for preparation and approval of project related standards and job notes.
• Ensure that engineering activities on assigned projects are executed within budgeted manhours and approved schedules in compliance with project procedures, standards and specifications and in accordance with procedures and the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of South Africa.
• Review and approve project schedules with the Project Engineer to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic.
• Prepare and approve project specific standards and  specifications
• Reflect instrument requirements on project MFD’s / P&ID’s utilising ISA standards and symbology.
• Prepare a project instrument index reflecting all instrumentation requirements inclusive of instrument type selection compliant to process criteria.
• Prepare requisition index for Instrument work, indicating planned issue date for each requisition. Update and re-issue monthly.
• Check and approve the drawing index for Instrument drawings.
• Prepare and approve general notes requisitions for Instrumentation.
• Design and requisition Instrumentation. This includes instrument size and protection methodology calculations and verification checks.
• Assist the designers with the preparation of Instrument drawings.
• Review and approve all Instrument drawings and ensure that the quality of design and drawings produced for enquiry and fabrication purposes is of satisfactory standard.
• Prepare technical bid analysis for Instrumentation.
• Attend coordination meetings and engineering review meetings with supplier as required.
• Review document requirements and issue dates for major equipment with suppliers and assist Procurement Department in compiling a Supplier’s Document Index.
• Assist Procurement Department with the expediting of supplier documents.
• Review and approve supplier documents for Instrumentation and distribute.
• Review in conjunction with Procurement Department all claims by supplier for an increase in the engineering scope of work.
• Give guidance to client, project engineers, other specialist engineers and inspectors on Instrument engineering matters. Review Instrument aspects of package unit supplier’s drawings as requested by the engineer responsible for the equipment.
• Ensure that Instrument engineering operations are complete in accordance with the approved project schedule and within allocated manhours.
• Advise the Chief  Instrument Engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups. 
• Develop and approve control/safety system (ie DCS, ESD, etc) requirements and philosophies including generating contract requiistions.
• Attend and and co-ordinate system FAT/SAT's. 
• Co-ordinate with Procurement Department and ensure certified drawings are available in time to meet the engineering schedules.
• Notify the Project Engineer of all deficiencies in the flow of data or other basic information required for execution of work.
• Provide progress report information, at the required frequency and with the required content, to the Project Engineer.
• Provide information where necessary to estimating the cost of contract changes, Alert the Project Engineer / Project Manager to circumstances considered to be subject to contract change. 
• Follow up Instrumentation construction work on project sites to ensure correct interpretation of designs regarding installation.
• Keep abreast of development in the Instrument engineering field.
• Suggest ways to improve efficiency, costs and service in the execution of projects.
• Assist where necessary in the compilation of operating manuals and mechanical catalogues.
• Perform such duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Chief  Instrument Engineer.

Qualifications: 

• BSc, BEng or BTech/ NDip with equivalent experience
• In-Tools 6.0 or Higher

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 8 Years minimum experience

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Technical Design Ability - Under supervision completes technical design work using company and client design methods, standards and data in line with Project requirements. Provision of support to designers.
• Technical Expertise - Possesses proficient levels of technical expertise required to do the job, however continuously work towards improving and updating technical abilities. Will personally seek out opportunities to develop technical knowledge base.
• Continuous Improvement - Working through training objectives and continuous improvement schedule via in house and external training opportunities. Working towards professional qualification.
• Analytical Thinking - Identifies and analyses problems within their remit and can utilise analytical tools to break problems into component parts. Is attentive to detail and can follow existing guidelines to resolve issues. Understands limitations and problems of analysis within their remit
• Organisational and Industry Awareness - Has an understanding of the wider business goals and will allow this to guide their input and decision making. Understand and complies with the rules and regulations applicable to their role.
• Commercial Awareness and Customer Focus - Has an understanding of general market conditions and the drivers behind projects. Understands the market in which company operates and is able to articulate  skills and methodologies to support client needs. Understands the importance of customers to the organisation. Takes pride in delivering a high quality service

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design of all instrumentation on assigned projects.
• Responsible for preparation of project related standards and job notes.
• Prepare requisition index for instrument work, indicating planned issue date for each requisition. Update and reissue monthly.
• Check the drawing index for instrumentation drawings.
• Prepare general notes requisitions for instrumentation.
• Review flowsheets for correctness in respect of instrumentation.
• Prepare a project instrument index in accordance with the flowsheets.
• Design and requisition instrumentation. This includes instrument size and protection methodology calculations and verification checks.
• Assist the designers with the preparation of instrumentation drawings.
• Review all instrumentation drawings and ensure that the quality of design and drawings produced for enquiry and fabrication purposes is of satisfactory standard.
• Prepare technical bid analysis for instrumentation.
• Develop control/safety system (ie DCS, ESD, etc) requirements and philosophies including generating contract requiistions.
• Attend  system FAT/SAT's. 
• Attend coordination meetings and engineering review meetings with supplier as required.
• Review document requirements and issue dates for major equipment with suppliers and assist Procurement Department in compiling a Supplier’s Document Index.
• Assist Procurement Department with the expediting of supplier documents.
• Review and approve supplier documents for instrumentation and distribute.
• Give guidance to client, project engineers, other specialist engineers and inspectors on Instrumentation engineering matters. Review instrumentation aspects of package unit supplier’s drawings as requested by the engineer responsible for the equipment.
• Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advise the Chief Instrument Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
• Co-ordinate with Procurement Department and ensure certified drawings are available in time to meet the engineering schedules.
• Notify the Project Engineer of all deficiencies in the flow of data or other basic information required for execution of work.
• Assist the Lead / Principal Instrument Engineer with the progress reports.
• Follow up instrumentation construction work on project sites to ensure correct interpretation of designs regarding installation. Resolve any Instrumentation problems arising during commissioning.
• Keep abreast of development in the instrumentation engineering field.
• Suggest ways to improve efficiency, costs and service in the execution of projects.
• Assist where necessary in the compilation of operating manuals and mechanical catalogues.
• Perform such duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Chief Instrumentation Engineer.

Qualifications: 

• BSc, BEng  or BTech/N Dip with equivalent experience. 
• In-Tools 6.0 or Higher
• 3 Years minimum experience

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Technical Design Ability - Under supervision completes technical design work using company and client design methods, standards and data in line with Project requirements. Provision of support to designers.
• Technical Expertise - Possesses proficient levels of technical expertise required to do the job, however continuously work towards improving and updating technical abilities. Will personally seek out opportunities to develop technical knowledge base.
• Cross Discipline Project and Team Interaction - Appreciation of project set up and team structure across disciplines. Under guidance working with other discipline designers.   
• Understanding and meeting schedule and schedule dependencies - Awareness of personal targets for deliverable production and deliverable schedule.
• Commercial Awareness and Customer Focus - Under direction develops the engineering requirement.
• Interpretation of Engineering Requirements - Under direction develops the engineering requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce air distribution schedules and indicate positions of air manifolds on plot plans for drafting by the CAD operator.
• Design the instrument cable block diagrams for drafting by the CAD Operator.
• Produce a cable drum schedule.
• Produce the design guidelines for the cable racking / routing drawings for drafting by CAD Operator.
• Produce a cable schedule from the cable block diagram and project specifications / standards.
• Produce sketches for control room and equipment room layouts for drafting by the CAD Operator.
• Develop the instrument design index based on EFD’s and Instrument Index.
• Produce hand sketches of earthing philosophy diagrams, based on engineering input for drafting by CAD Operator.
• Using the instrument database and project specifications / standards, produce guidelines for the instrument hook-up drawings which are then generated by CAD Operator.
• Using the instrument database and project specifications / standards, produce guidelines for the instrument installation detail drawings.
• Produce instrument location drawings based on the instrument database, EFD’s and plant layout drawings.
• Develop / provide input on the 3D Model to clarify instrument requirements on the model inclusive of cable racking, junction boxes, air headers and field instrument placements.
• Produce instrument loop diagrams and termination schedules utilising the In-Tools database.
• Produce hand drawn power distribution diagrams for back drafting by CAD Operator.
• Provide hand drawn mark-ups for CAD Operator to generate panel layout detail drawings.
• Incorporate instrument supplier data received into instrument design database, termination schedules and loop diagrams.
• Provide mark-ups on mechanical / instrumentation interface drawings for back drafting.
• Provide mark-ups on electrical / instrumentation interface drawings for back drafting.
• Maintain the instrument design database and drawing register in a current project state.
• Produce enquiry requisitions for instrument cable and junction boxes.
• Assist in the preparation of the Instrument contract indirect BOM.
• Perform equipment, panel and cable inspections.
• Liaise with engineers to ensure design intent is implemented.
• Liaise closely with CAD Operator for the creation and validation of instrument design drawings.
• Resolve site queries relative to the instrument design, obtain redline markups and backdraft documents to As-built status.
• Assist in the preparation of Instrument ‘End of Job’ documentation.
• Perform any other duties assigned within reason by the Principle Instrument Designer / Chief Instrument Engineer.

Qualifications: 

• In-Tools 6.0 or Higher
• Smart Plant Review
• Microsoft Packages
• 5 Years minimum experience