Applications Engineer – Automation & Control

About the role

Wood is seeking an Applications Engineer to join its Singapore Business Unit and work on a major on‑shore brownfield project in Basra, Iraq. The role involves delivering automation, control and instrumentation solutions while ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost compliance on a 28 / 28 rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop application software for automation systems.
• Integrate control, historian and HMI platforms.
• Support commissioning activities and system upgrades.
• Perform performance optimisation and diagnostics.
• Manage overall delivery of automation, control and instrumentation scope.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Applications Engineer in oil & gas or related industrial projects.
• Ability to work onsite in Basra with a 28 / 28 rotation schedule.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, schedule and cost compliance.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• Application software development.
• Control system integration.
• Historian and HMI configuration.
• Commissioning support.
• Performance optimisation and diagnostics.

What we offer

• Engaging projects for high‑profile clients in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Professional development plans tailored to individual needs.
• Global network of industry experts.