Principal Instrumentation Engineer

About the Company

Worley is a global leader in energy, chemicals, and resources consulting, with headquarters in Australia. We collaborate with clients to deliver comprehensive services throughout the asset lifecycle, including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning. Our expertise and use of AI-driven delivery help clients navigate complex challenges while transitioning toward sustainable solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan man-hour budgets, develop schedules, assign manpower by skills and experience according to project needs and guidance from the Discipline Manager.
• Ensure coverage for team absences to maintain continuous project work.
• Monitor team compliance with engineering best practices, legal regulations, and client specifications.
• Support standardizing equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates.
• Enhance understanding of technical knowledge, legal standards, and customer requirements within lawful boundaries.
• Engage in project execution strategy, planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, cost, and timeline targets.
• Help manage project changes, progress, and staffing; collaborate with project management to resolve issues and maintain profitability.
• Lead weekly meetings for the Instrumentation & Control discipline, review progress reports, and oversee quality control procedures.
• Initiate, oversee, and supervise engineering assignments ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Manage workload and scheduling for the Instrumentation & Control engineering and design team.
• Analyze data from various sources, conduct engineering studies, and prepare calculations and recommendations.
• Review and approve final documentation before client submission.
• Identify technical problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend actions via formal project documentation.
• Create and monitor deliverable schedules for the discipline and drive customer document approvals.
• Participate in bid clarifications and evaluations, review vendor information interdisciplinary, and conclude certification activities.
• Adhere to quality assurance systems and ensure projects comply with Worley’s Project Management Process and General Management System using consistent methodologies.
• Monitor risks and opportunities to ensure closure.
• Commit to personal safety and safe work practices, understand and comply with occupational health and safety procedures.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental awareness throughout projects.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Recent experience (last 3-5 years) focused on offshore upstream Oil & Gas projects.
• Hands-on engineering design experience including feasibility, concept development, front-end engineering design (FEED), and engineering procurement and construction (EPC).
• Expertise in functional safety and control systems.
• Proficient with DCS, Safety Integrity Level 3 Fire & Gas (SIL 3 F&G), Emergency Shutdown (ESD), and Public Address/Gas Alarm (PA/GA) systems.
• Holds a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering from an accredited university.
• Mandatory Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) engineering accreditation with willingness to obtain it within the probation period if not already held.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) certification or progression toward this qualification is advantageous.

Company Culture and Values

Worley strives to create an energized and empowered workforce by fostering a culture based on values that encourage belonging, connection, and innovation. We prioritize diversity, inclusion, respect, and opportunities for everyone to be their authentic selves and have their voices heard.

Through ongoing reskilling and focus on low carbon energy technologies, we support employees in adapting to evolving industry demands. Your career ambitions will find room to grow and explore new paths as you contribute to sustainable change worldwide.