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Amec Foster Wheeler
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Woking, Surrey
Lead Automation & Control Engineer
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Wood is currently recruiting a Lead Engineer with significant experience in Automation and Control to support our projects in Woking. Applicants must be British or EEA national and be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. The Lead Engineer will provide technical, project management and functional responsibility for Automation project execution. Responsibilities/Duties + Acts in Lead technical and supervisory roles in project definition, development, and execution + Leads project sub-teams during system design and implementation + Coordinates with project discipline and senior engineers to ensure correct implementation of the design for their engineering specialty and coordinates the work of engineers within their specialty + Prepares and reviews engineering studies, design drawings and documents, and material and equipment specifications + Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes and standards + Produces Monthly technical and Commercial Progress Reports + Control of budget and labour hours + Support the bid and estimating function especially for future phases of work + Minimum BSc Degree or demonstratable equivalent experience + Compelling experience in Automation and Control Engineering Discipline + Thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures and specifications + Significant experience in multiple industries e.g. Oil and Gas, Refining, Chemical, Pharmaceutical is preferred + Detailed experience in project estimating, planning and management/leadership aspects of project work + Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies, or equal training/experience + A good working knowledge of current industry specific technology and the application of current engineering software/tools and trends + Commercially aware + Strong leadership ability, communication skills, enthusiasm, and diplomacy + Inquisitive, well organized and have a keen eye for detail + Able to operate in an integrated team environment supporting and leading others with a desire and ability to build trust and respect throughout the team Required Technologies + Rockwell Studio 5000 + Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE + Rockwell ControlLogix + Rockwell CompactLogix + Rockwell PLC5 Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 60,000 people, with revenues of over $10 billion. We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets, including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear, and general industrial sectors. www.woodplc.com 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. Published Position Title: Lead Automation & Control Engineer Requisition ID: 2020-75394 Name: Staff / Permanent External Company Name: Wood Plc External Company URL: