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Lead Technical Safety Engineer
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Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Lead Technical Safety #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objective:
Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Definition and approval of technical scopes.
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing technical expertise to the business
- Contributing to business growth
- May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist
- Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.
- Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.
- Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.
- May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.
- Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems
- In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.
- Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.
- In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Definition and approval of technical scopes
- Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
- Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects
- Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.
Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
- Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
- Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
- Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
- Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project
- Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow
- Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions
- Participate in incident investigations as required
- Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
- Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews
Providing technical expertise
- Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
- Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
- Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
- Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning
- Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success
- Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals
- Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs
- Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations
- Undertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors
Contributing to business growth
- Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
- Contributes to engineering bids and proposals
Manage and supervise others
- May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff.
- Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met.
- Provides technical direction to project team members.
- Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
- Monitor compliance with competence standards.
- Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.
- Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team
- Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
- In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk
- Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering
- Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Establishes effective working relations with colleagues, associates, direct reports, project team members
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole.
- Interfaces with multiple disciplines including project engineers and Proposal groups
- Confers with engineers, managers, and others to discuss project, prepare documents and modify schedules
- Facilitates effective communication between various disciplines
External:
- Establishes effective working relations with clients and officials.
- Build relationship with customers to discuss requirements, understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations.
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function.
- Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
- Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals
- Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications
- May supervise a group of engineers, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others.
- Teaches/coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff. Pursues progression of the corporate knowledge base
- Gives input for recruitment, discipline and performance issues
- Regularly provides functional supervision, i.e. assists, trains, reviews work
- Errors may have significant impact on profitability and customer relations
- Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
- Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
- Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
- Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
- Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
- Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
- Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
- Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions
- Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
- Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
- Has a in depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk.
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development of self and others
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Senior Electrical #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objective:
Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing discipline expertise to the business.
- Supporting and supervising task delegation to team.
- Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems. Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity.
- Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations.
- Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks.
- Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area
- In consultancy businesses, may review and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary nature
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:
- Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
- Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
- Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
- Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
- Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
- Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
- Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
- Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
- Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required
- Organising and active participation in design reviews
Providing discipline expertise:
- Solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options
- As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
- Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
- Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches
- Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
- Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
- Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
- Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
- Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Provide technical input and support to proposals as required
Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team:
- May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others
- Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
- Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others
- Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals
- Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects
- Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done
- May manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk
- Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across projects, offices and regions, as well as with functions.
- Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.
- Often required to persuade individuals with differing positions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on technical points
- Solicits understanding and support of managers for major projects and uses available technical resources
External:
- Establishing and / or maintaining an awareness of external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors
- Builds relationships with customers as appropriate
- Seeks out new avenues for building external relationships; maintains on-going contacts with existing relationships; coaches others on relationship management issues
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:
- Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; duties are carried out within broad guidelines and unusual or complex matters are generally referred to more senior authority.
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the technical, operational and financial results of one or more projects or departments.
- Translates standards and guidelines into practical actions
- No direct reports but frequently serves as a technical resource
- May be required to supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and technical professionals with some coaching from own supervisor
- Accountable for own targets
- Overall performance is reviewed and evaluate
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.
- Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
- Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
- Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
- Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports.
- Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
- Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
- Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
- Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Lead Material Management Systems Administrator
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Material Management Systems Administrator to join us on a permanent basis. This role requires extensive experience in administering Aveva ERM and involves supporting work processes related to the end-to-end lifecycle management of materials in the execution of EPC projects across the EMEA region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Material Management Systems Administrator to join us on a permanent basis. This role requires extensive experience in administering Aveva ERM and involves supporting work processes related to the end-to-end lifecycle management of materials in the execution of EPC projects across the EMEA region.
#LI-remote
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Engineering
The role
The Lead Material Management Systems Administrator will act as focal point for the Materials Management System (MMS) in the region.
You will engage with stakeholders to ensure successful rollout of the materials lifecycle management system and associated processes, to ensure the MMS is setup in accordance with the Client's and Contract / Project's requirements, and to provide guidance on how the systems should be used in accordance with the requirements of the Business Unit.
You will support different functions (i.e. Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Construction) with the correct use of the MMS during the execution of projects.
You will be responsible for assessing upcoming MMS software versions and enhancements and liaise with software vendor to determine the necessary steps.
You will work with other members of the Information Management team with development activities including systems interfaces and reports.
You will prepare documentation associated with the administration of the MMS including training materials, procedures and guides.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.
For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world's most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Upstream production will continue to play an important role in providing energy security across the globe
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Typical responsibilities
- Set-up new contracts and projects within the MMS including assistance with new interfaces where required
- When Contracts / Projects use Client's bulk materials catalogues: Interface with the Clients to obtain a copy of the catalogues, work with the MMS administrator to upload and setup of the catalogues and coordinate ongoing updates of the catalogues
- Assist with the processing of material requirements from engineering design systems (e.g. plant design systems, drafting system, etc.). This requires regular uploads of material take offs (MTOs) into the material management system
- Support requisitioning activities for the different engineering disciplines, including Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Structural. The support activities may involve facilitating the tasks or assisting with the preparation of deliverables like material requisitions, depending on project complexity and discipline
- Assist with project material allocations, including soft and hard allocations
- Provision of materials status reporting for various stakeholder groups, e.g. project management, engineering, procurement. This is a key activity that ensures visibility of the materials status, enabling the required actions by the different functions to meet key project milestones
- Provide admin and user training of MMS and attend to user queries
- Develop the MMS Administration Procedure
- Develop training material for users and administrators
- Assist in global alignment / rollout of MMS in the business unit
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Experience in material management lifecycle activities for EPC contracts
- Extensive experience with Aveva ERM
- In-depth technical knowledge of project materials, including the requirements derived from local and international codes & standards. As well as client specific requirements
- Involvement in activities associated with the management of electronic data
- Experience in designing and implementing systems to effectively manage project materials data
- Possess high computer skills, preference for SQL query development, programming in LUA, high Excel functionality knowledge
- Experienced with materials management software either in house or proprietary type
- Strong understanding of 2D/3D CAD systems supporting MMS
- Understanding of how Pipe Classes and commodity code / part numbers are related and drive 3D CAD and plant design to deliver project materials. Advanced knowledge of all the materials management activities within an EPCM organisation
- Advanced knowledge of all stages of the material management lifecycle, including Material Take-offs, Requisitioning, Tendering, Purchasing, Expediting, Inspection, Material Allocation, Shipping, Surplus Management
Desirable:
- Writing SQL queries to support report development within MMS
- Basic Oracle database knowledge
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Lead Mechanical #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objective:
Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Definition and approval of technical scopes.
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing technical expertise to the business
- Contributing to business growth
- May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist
- Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.
- Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.
- Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.
- May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.
- Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems
- In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.
- Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.
- In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Definition and approval of technical scopes
- Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
- Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects
- Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.
Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
- Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
- Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
- Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
- Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project
- Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow
- Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions
- Participate in incident investigations as required
- Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
- Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews
Providing technical expertise
- Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
- Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
- Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
- Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning
- Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success
- Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals
- Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs
- Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations
- Undertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors
Contributing to business growth
- Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
- Contributes to engineering bids and proposals
Manage and supervise others
- May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff.
- Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met.
- Provides technical direction to project team members.
- Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
- Monitor compliance with competence standards.
- Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.
- Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team
- Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
- In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk
- Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering
- Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Establishes effective working relations with colleagues, associates, direct reports, project team members
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole.
- Interfaces with multiple disciplines including project engineers and Proposal groups
- Confers with engineers, managers, and others to discuss project, prepare documents and modify schedules
- Facilitates effective communication between various disciplines
External:
- Establishes effective working relations with clients and officials.
- Build relationship with customers to discuss requirements, understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations.
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function.
- Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
- Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals
- Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications
- May supervise a group of engineers, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others.
- Teaches/coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff. Pursues progression of the corporate knowledge base
- Gives input for recruitment, discipline and performance issues
- Regularly provides functional supervision, i.e. assists, trains, reviews work
- Errors may have significant impact on profitability and customer relations
- Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
- Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
- Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
- Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
- Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
- Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
- Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
- Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions
- Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
- Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
- Has a in depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk.
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development of self and others
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static)
Posted 2 days ago
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Wood is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Senior Mechanical #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objective:
Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Executing assigned scopes of work
- Providing discipline expertise to the business
- Supporting and supervising task delegation to team
- Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems. Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity.
- Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations
- Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks.
- Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area
- In consultancy businesses, may review and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary nature
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:
- Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
- Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
- Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
- Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
- Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
- Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
- Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
- Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
- Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required
- Organising and active participation in design reviews
Providing discipline expertise:
- Solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options.
- As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
- Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
- Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches
- Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
- Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
- Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
- Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
- Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Provide technical input and support to proposals as required
Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team:
- May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others.
- Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
- Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others
- Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals.
- Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects
- Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done
- May manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk
- Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across projects, offices and regions, as well as with functions.
- Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.
- Often required to persuade individuals with differing positions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on technical points
- Solicits understanding and support of managers for major projects and uses available technical resources
External:
- Establishing and / or maintaining an awareness of external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors
- Builds relationships with customers as appropriate
- Seeks out new avenues for building external relationships; maintains on-going contacts with existing relationships; coaches others on relationship management issues
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:
- Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; duties are carried out within broad guidelines and unusual or complex matters are generally referred to more senior authority.
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the technical, operational and financial results of one or more projects or departments.
- Translates standards and guidelines into practical actions
- No direct reports but frequently serves as a technical resource
- May be required to supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and technical professionals with some coaching from own supervisor
- Accountable for own targets
- Overall performance is reviewed and evaluate
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.
- Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
- Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
- Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
- Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports.
- Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
- Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
- Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
- Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Engineering Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager role based in Sharjah, UAE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager role based in Sharjah, UAE.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Engineering #Manager
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objective:
- Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.
Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
- Managing and leading, supporting, and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work.
- Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
- Developing and retaining motivated and competent people.
- Undertaking the role of process owner.
- Driving safety by design
- Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation
May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
The Engineering Manager leads by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company's values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe and reliable operations and client satisfaction.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Driving technical assurance.
- Continuous promotion of corporate / client-specific procedures.
- Assist in incident investigations as required.
- Monitors compliance with standards and processes to ensure delivery.
- Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business.
- Driving continually focuses on process safety through the engineering team
- Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned
- Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities
- Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities
- Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team
Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team
- Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team
- Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements
- Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract
- Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning
- Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people
Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
- Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects
- Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project
- Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
- Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findings
- Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
- Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of work
- Reviews technical concepts of major projects
- Personally, participates in solving difficult technical problems
- Resolves conflicts that are complex and manage divergent audience Conduit for a regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments
- Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
- Resolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novel
- Carries responsibility for the resolution of major problems for the engineering segment
- Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as required
- Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation.
Undertaking the role of process owner
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
- Directs the application of existing principles and the development of new policies and strategies aligned with OU, BU, and corporate objectives
- Conduit for a regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business interfaces.
- Engage with business / functional community and promote the function including; networking/knowledge sharing
- Interactions with Heads of Disciplines, Heads of Engineering to ensure resourcing of competent personnel
External:
- Communicate and cooperate with external stakeholders including industry bodies, academia, vendors, client interface (as appropriate and requested), market intelligence, relevant conferences, and business development.
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority
- Actions and decisions typically influence the long-term profitability, operating and technical results of the business group or function
- Accountable for the operational budget of the engineering function within the operating unit
- Develops annual functional budgets for review and approval by higher levels and prepare period forecast updates
- Line management for all personnel within the contract/project Engineering team.
- Management of change (people and process) and organizational change.
- Responsible for the development of key talent and leadership team succession planning within the Engineering function
- Accountable for delivering against performance KPIs
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum of 20+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Personal attributes:
- Role models company values, behaviours, and ethics, and promotes same in others
- Significant persuasion and influencing skills
- Awareness, respect, and the ability to reconcile cultural diversity Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Lead Piping Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Lead Piping #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award : Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objective:
Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Definition and approval of technical scopes.
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing technical expertise to the business
- Contributing to business growth
- May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist
- Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.
- Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.
- Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.
- May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.
- Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems
- In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.
- Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.
- In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Definition and approval of technical scopes
- Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
- Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects
- Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.
Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
- Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
- Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
- Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
- Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project
- Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow
- Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions
- Participate in incident investigations as required
- Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
- Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews
Providing technical expertise
- Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
- Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
- Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
- Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning
- Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success
- Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals
- Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs
- Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations
- Undertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors
Contributing to business growth
- Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
- Contributes to engineering bids and proposals
Manage and supervise others
- May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff.
- Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met.
- Provides technical direction to project team members.
- Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
- Monitor compliance with competence standards.
- Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.
- Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team
- Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
- In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk
- Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering
- Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Establishes effective working relations with colleagues, associates, direct reports, project team members
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole.
- Interfaces with multiple disciplines including project engineers and Proposal groups
- Confers with engineers, managers, and others to discuss project, prepare documents and modify schedules
- Facilitates effective communication between various disciplines
External:
- Establishes effective working relations with clients and officials.
- Build relationship with customers to discuss requirements, understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations.
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function.
- Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
- Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals
- Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications
- May supervise a group of engineers, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others.
- Teaches/coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff. Pursues progression of the corporate knowledge base
- Gives input for recruitment, discipline and performance issues
- Regularly provides functional supervision, i.e. assists, trains, reviews work
- Errors may have significant impact on profitability and customer relations
- Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
- Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
- Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
- Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
- Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
- Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
- Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
- Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions
- Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
- Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
- Has a in depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk.
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development of self and others
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
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Senior Electrical Designer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Key Objectives
Contributes to engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products.
- Prepares engineering drawings in their discipline area from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
- Create designs and sketch out detailed plans for projects such as commercial, industrial, and civil sector structures and plant and/or manufactured products and systems.
- Plans and carries out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Capable of handling assignments which involve a variety of procedures and techniques.
- Undertakes technical assignments that are a significant part of an ongoing engineering program.
- Prepares mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams or blueprints and/or models of various products or structures, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software.
This role profile covers engineering designers of all discipline specialisms. Levels 1 to 6 are used to describe increasing levels of expertise and responsibility: refer to levelling guide
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Develops working drawings, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support completion of engineering deliverables.
- Creates drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material
- Works on assignments involving a variety of design procedures and techniques
- Records observations, performs calculations and prepares reports on assignments
- Performs layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied
- Designs and makes detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and the application of fundamental engineering principles
- Establishes project drafting standards and monitors their conformance
- Identifies cost effective solutions to design problems
- Assists in the preparation of bid evaluations
- Designs and constructs models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compiles and evaluates data, makes recommendations, prepares reports
- Prepares estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour required for activities related to testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction
- Generates bill of materials from finished designs
- At more experienced levels, may act as coordinator on small projects, prepares specifications for complex equipment, processes, etc.
- Ensures quality in design, technical accuracy in the preparation of drawings, material quantities, etc including reviewing others work at more senior levels
- Plans assigned work effectively and obtains/provides information liaising with the project team and line manager, in time to control man-hours and achieve targets
- Carries out site visits / surveys and provides inputs to site visit reports
Working Relationships:
Internal:
- Interfaces regularly with discipline engineers, project engineers, project management
External:
- Unlikely to be required to interface with external parties
Level of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:
- Works under the general supervision of a senior engineer/design supervisor
- Has some autonomy to exercise judgment in application
- Work is checked and verified by more senior personnel
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Personal Attributes:
- Enjoys being involved in the practical application of complex theoretical principles
- Self-motivated and completes given tasks to enhance the overall team performance
- Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects / skills
- Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities
- Good at problem-solving, logical and methodical
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communicator
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Senior I&C Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Senior I&C Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior I&C Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior I&C Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Key Objectives
- Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing discipline expertise to the business
- Supporting and supervising task delegation to team
- Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems. Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity.
- Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations
- Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks
- Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area
- In consultancy businesses, may review and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multi-disciplinary nature
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:
- Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
- Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
- Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
- Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
- Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
- Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
- Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
- Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
- Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required
- Organising and active participation in design reviews
Providing discipline expertise:
- Solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options
- As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
- Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
- Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches
- Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
- Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
- Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
- Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
- Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Provide technical input and support to proposals as required
Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team:
- May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others
- Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
- Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others
- Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals
- Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects
- Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done
- May manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk
- Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements
Working Relationships:
Internal:
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across projects, offices and regions, as well as with functions
- Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing
- Often required to persuade individuals with differing positions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on technical points
- Solicits understanding and support of managers for major projects and uses available technical resources
External:
- Establishing and / or maintaining an awareness of external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors
- Builds relationships with customers as appropriate
- Seeks out new avenues for building external relationships; maintains on-going contacts with existing relationships; coaches others on relationship management issues
Level of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:
- Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; duties are carried out within broad guidelines and unusual or complex matters are generally referred to more senior authority.
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the technical, operational and financial results of one or more projects or departments
- Translates standards and guidelines into practical actions
- No direct reports but frequently serves as a technical resource
- May be required to supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and technical professionals with some coaching from own supervisor
- Accountable for own targets
- Overall performance is reviewed and evaluated
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.
- Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
- Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
- Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
- Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports.
- Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
- Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
- Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
- Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.
Senior Process Designer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Senior process #Designer
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Process Designer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Job Objectives:
- Contributes to engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products
- Prepares engineering drawings in their discipline area from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures
- Create designs and sketch out detailed plans for projects such as commercial, industrial, and civil sector structures and plant and/or manufactured products and systems
- Plans and carries out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Capable of handling assignments which involve a variety of procedures and techniques
- Undertakes technical assignments that are a significant part of an ongoing engineering program
- Prepares mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams or blueprints and/or models of various products or structures, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software
- This role profile covers engineering designers of all discipline specialisms. Levels 1 to 6 are used to describe increasing levels of expertise and responsibility: refer to levelling guide
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Develops working drawings, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support completion of engineering deliverables.
- Creates drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material
- Works on assignments involving a variety of design procedures and techniques
- Records observations, performs calculations and prepares reports on assignments
- Performs layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied
- Designs and makes detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and the application of fundamental engineering principles
- Establishes project drafting standards and monitors their conformance
- Identifies cost effective solutions to design problems
- Assists in the preparation of bid evaluations
- Designs and constructs models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compiles and evaluates data, makes recommendations, prepares reports
- Prepares estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour required for activities related to testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction
- Generates bill of materials from finished designs
- At more experienced levels, may act as coordinator on small projects, prepares specifications for complex equipment, processes, etc.
- Ensures quality in design, technical accuracy in the preparation of drawings, material quantities, etc including reviewing others work at more senior levels
- Plans assigned work effectively and obtains/provides information liaising with the project team and line manager, in time to control man-hours and achieve targets
- Carries out site visits / surveys and provides inputs to site visit reports
Working Relationships:
Internal:
- Interfaces regularly with discipline engineers, project engineers, project management
External:
- Unlikely to be required to interface with external parties
Level of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:
- Works under the general supervision of a senior engineer/design supervisor
- Has some autonomy to exercise judgment in application
- Work is checked and verified by more senior personnel
QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Person Specification:
Qualification:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Personal Attributes:
- Enjoys being involved in the practical application of complex theoretical principles
- Self-motivated and completes given tasks to enhance the overall team performance
- Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects / skills
- Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities.
- Good at problem-solving, logical and methodical
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communicator
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
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.