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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Purpose
The Lead Instrumentation Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services in support of Worley and its customers. This role is accountable for leading small to medium-sized I&C teams, coordinating discipline activities, and ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant engineering deliverables are executed on time and within budget.
The Lead Instrumentation Engineer acts as a key interface between the project team, discipline leadership, and the client, supporting successful project execution across the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed engineering through construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Technical Leadership
Lead instrumentation and controls engineering execution on assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Provide day-to-day technical direction to a team of Instrumentation Engineers and Designers, including task assignment, technical oversight, and progress monitoring.
Serve as the primary I&C discipline interface with Project Management, other engineering disciplines, and client stakeholders.
Support project planning activities, including development of execution strategies, resourcing plans, and workshare models where appropriate.
Ensure engineering activities are executed in accordance with Worley management systems, applicable codes and standards, and client specifications.
Proactively manage scope changes in accordance with approved change management processes and communicate impacts to schedule and budget.
Engineering Delivery
Oversee the development and checking of instrumentation and control engineering deliverables, including:
P&IDs, control narratives, cause & effect diagrams
Instrument specifications and datasheets
I/O lists and control system architecture
Loop diagrams, wiring and termination drawings
Junction box and marshalling cabinet layouts
Motor control and interlock schematics
Installation details and construction work packages
Provide technical input into procurement activities, including preparation of requisitions, technical bid evaluations, vendor data reviews, and purchase order support.
Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including resolution of field queries, technical deviations, and commissioning support as required.
Ensure technical integrity of designs through participation in internal reviews, interdisciplinary reviews, and client design reviews.
Team Leadership & Development
Coach and mentor junior and intermediate Instrumentation Engineers and Designers, supporting their technical development and professional growth.
Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performance team culture aligned with Worley values.
Support workload forecasting and resource coordination with the I&C Department Manager.
Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement within the instrumentation discipline.
Stakeholder & Interface Management
Maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders, discipline leads, vendors, and clients.
Participate in project meetings, progress reviews, and technical workshops.
Identify technical risks and execution challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Technical & Industry Experience
Strong working knowledge of instrumentation and control system design for industrial facilities, including oil & gas, energy, chemicals, mining, and/or infrastructure projects.
Experience participating in or supporting HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other process safety and risk reviews.
Solid understanding of scope definition, work breakdown, and task…
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