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Job Opportunity for a Technical Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development processes, including design patterns, coding standards, and testing methodologies.

The Technical Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of new web applications, maintaining existing systems, and collaborating with designers to translate UI/UX designs into interactive applications. This individual will also participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback to peers and junior developers, and manage and optimize databases to ensure the performance and reliability of applications.

• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications.
• Create efficient, scalable, and maintainable code using best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into interactive applications.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior developers.
• Manage and optimize databases to ensure the performance and reliability of applications.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with frameworks like React or Angular.
• Strong knowledge of server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, or PHP.
• Experience with database technologies including MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of web services and APIs including RESTful and SOAP.

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Civil & Structural Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• 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
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities :

Lead Engineer in Engineering Design & Detailing of Civil & Structural works of Oil & Gas projects

Must have worked in STAAD Pro / Foundation Suite software in Analysis & Design

Hands on experience on model review in SP3D / E3D /PDS / PDMS platform

Experience on preparation of the Design calculation through XL spread sheet

Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract

Be responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance

Carry out work in accordance with Wood and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

Maintain the required technical quality of work

Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process

Maintain planning and cost control on all scopes

Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures

Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required

Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule

Keep up to date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline scope

Review, prepare, check and/or approve work output of discipline assigned personnel

Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review

Maintain good communication with the client

Maintain discipline filing system

Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project

Minimum B.Sc. Engineering in civil / structural

Minimum 15 years post graduate experience

Minimum 8 years' experience in the oil and gas industry

Minimum 5 years' experience in the designation

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.

JOB TITLE:
Lead Engineer

CLIENT:
A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE:
Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE:
9 hours (including lunch break)- From 8am to 5pm- Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE:
Late 2025/ Early Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for planning and allocating tasks to the Engineering and Design teams, coordinating inter-discipline activities, attending client meetings, preparing and reviewing project documentation, and ensuring the quality and timely completion of discipline deliverables and vendor documents.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Review Scope of Work (SoW) to assess manpower requirements and secure approval for necessary resources.
• Plan and allocate tasks to Engineering and Design teams; ensure adequate staffing for project needs.
• Supervise team progress to ensure timely completion within approved budgets and quality standards.
• Attend project kick-off and progress meetings, providing engineering input and technical guidance.
• Review project drawings, documentation, calculations, Purchase Requisitions (PRs), technical evaluations, and manpower estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure effective progress and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Collect and review inputs on queries and forward unresolved issues to the Project Engineering Manager.
• Participate in design review meetings, providing expert advice on engineering aspects.
• Coordinate engineering inputs for project bid preparation, ensuring technical accuracy.
• Oversee project closeout activities and ensure all completion actions are taken.
• Mentor subordinate engineers to support their professional development and skill enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and QA (Quality Assurance) standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (related discipline) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

COMPETENCIES:

Behavioral & Project Engineering Skills:

• Resilience:
  Maintains composure under stress, supports team morale, and uses challenges as learning opportunities.
• Problem Solving:
  Persistent in analysis, develops solutions under time pressure, anticipates problems, and plans contingencies.
• Planning & Organizing:
  Generates accurate budgets, identifies resources, ensures cross-department collaboration, and adjusts to unplanned crises.
• Collaboration:
  Values team input, fosters collaboration within and across teams, and addresses conflicts proactively.
• Communication:
  Anticipates long-term communication needs, implements initiatives, and manages cross-cultural interactions effectively.

Leadership & Innovation:

• Generates and implements innovative solutions for complex problems; motivates team members and serves as a role model.
• Encourages autonomy, fosters experimentation, and develops cutting-edge solutions.
• Plans work, provides ongoing feedback, rewards high performance, and coaches team members.

Business & Industry Insights:

• Understands company strategy and competitive positioning; integrates market and industry insights into decision-making.
• Proposes improvement opportunities based on customer feedback, market knowledge, and strategic considerations.

Commitment:

• Develops long-term departmental goals; challenges conventional thinking and presents business cases for improvements.
• Considers multiple scenarios and integrates internal/external data when making strategic decisions.
• Communicates departmental strategies clearly to the wider organization.

Technical:

• Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in specialized engineering disciplines.
• Evaluates complex tasks and optimizes processes.
• Applies engineering software, design codes, and manages interdisciplinary interfaces.

Other Requirements:

• Well-developed planning, organizing, and influencing skills.
• Thorough understanding of a specific engineering discipline.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Strong technical knowledge, communication, and presentation skills.

Title:

Lead Engineer - Metallurgy

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Description: Lead Metallurgy Engineer

Title: Lead Metallurgy Engineer

Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide strategic metallurgical leadership for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Develop and supervise metallurgical design bases, material selection, corrosion control strategies, and materials data sheets to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead material integrity programs, failure analysis, and interfaces with process, mechanical, and reliability teams.
• Mentor engineers, drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the selection and specification of materials for process equipment, piping, structures, and components exposed to corrosive environments and high-temperature service.
• Develop and review metallurgical design basis, material specs, data sheets, damage mechanisms (corrosion, erosion, fatigue, creep), and repair strategies.
• Conduct and supervise metallurgical analyses (corrosion rate assessments, creep/fatigue evaluation, line-of-sight failures, weldability, heat treatment, heat affected zone considerations).
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, NACE, ASTM) and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with process, mechanical, piping, corrosion, and reliability teams; manage vendors and third-party assessments.
• Lead root cause investigations of material failures and implement corrective actions, lessons learned, and prevention plans.
• Review and approve technical deliverables (material specifications, MOC/Change Notes, design change requests, NCRs).
• Mentor and develop junior metallurgy engineers; support staffing, training, and performance reviews.
• Develop and manage execution plans, man-hour estimates, and budgets for metallurgy scope.
• Ensure QA/QC practices, drawing standards, datasheets, and requisition packages related to metallurgy.
• Support fabrication, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities; participate in inspectors' reviews and as-built documentation.
• Stay current with advances in metallurgy and corrosion science; propose value-added solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering metallurgical design and material integrity studies on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a metallurgy/mineral/ materials focus or related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., NACE, CP, CMRP) are advantageous.
• Certification related to corrosion engineering or materials (e.g., NACE Corrosion, AWS welding credentials) is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in metallurgy, corrosion engineering, and materials integrity.
• Proficiency with materials selection databases, corrosion modeling tools, and welding/joint integrity assessments.
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document controls.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, ASTM standards relevant to metallurgical design.
• Experience with high-temperature alloys, corrosion-resistant materials, coatings, and linings.
• Ability to perform material degradation analyses, failure investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Company Description

Kema is a fintech startup based in Dubai that aims to unlock and accelerate cashflow for SMEs in the MENA region. Our platform allows businesses to simplify their collections, accept online payments, and get paid faster through powerful automation. Visit to learn more.

Role Brief

This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Engineer at Kema's office in Dubai UAE. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for full-stack development to build and maintain our platform. You will work collaboratively with the development team to ensure the platform's functionality and performance meet our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core systems, external integrations and payment processing engines.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality development and best practices.

• Provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and conduct code reviews.

• Ensure optimal balance of system performance, reliability, and security.

• Drive architectural decisions and own the technical roadmap for key systems.

• Ensure timely delivery of features while balancing technical debt and scalability.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with competitive grades.

• 6-8 years of full-time experience in software development.

• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Engineer or Team Lead.

• Strong debugging skills and experience with monitoring, logging, and incident management.

• Proven ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive technical excellence.

• Deep expertise in the Django framework.

• Experience with front-end frameworks like or

• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and Kubernetes.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to architect scalable solutions.

• Strong experience with system design, performance optimization, and scalable architectures.

Technical skills

• Language: Python, Javascript

• Frameworks: Django,

• Database: PostgreSQL

** Interested candidates with the required qualifications, kindly email your CV to with email subject '
Lead Engineer Application
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Provides technical expertise and insights; plans, leads and guides a team of engineers to identify, lead and update mid to long term technical process efficiency strategy and improvement across both sites, focusing on operational excellence and target to achieve 2.7 Mt of Hot Metal Production whilst focusing on the below key deliverables in line with defined strategies:

• Execute project opportunities with stakeholders and support the reduction debottlenecking activities.
• Provide technical support to the smelter management regarding the resolution of critical issues affecting metal production and identify improvements that will contribute to overall smelter performance.
• Translate business problems into justified growth initiatives to enhance and/or, maintain EGA's competitive edge.
• Lead governance to ensure effectiveness of change management and sustainability.
• Build business performance management systems to measure progress and performance of deployed solutions.
• Lead and facilitate the best practices across the reduction.
• Challenge existing practices, escalate critical matters and develop countermeasures for mid and long-term issues.
• Ensure continuous process improvement philosophy and maintain the company s competitive edge in the aluminum industry.
• Adopt and promote of industry 4.0 and drive the scope of Smelter of the Future.
• Develop and deploy models by machine learning & AI techniques & IIOTs to derive revenue.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Metallurgical or Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years experience in the smelting process with 3 years experience with growing managerial accountability in roles within similar operations, preferably in an aluminum smelting industry in a similar capacity with an end-to-end exposure and knowledge of the process.
• At least 1 year Experience in Data science projects.

Skills:

• Knowledge on data science and tool kits. (Data Robot, Paxata, Data IKU, Python/R).
• Knowledge on Azure and Sql Query.
• Advance data analytics tools and software knowledge (e.g., Power Bi, Python/R, Data IKU, Sql, Data Robot) In depth knowledge of the aluminum industry.
• Working knowledge of pot room is preferable.
• Ability to be a change-agent in both creating and driving change
• Ability to lead a team and operate in an agile working environment
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative and effective solutions
• Statistical & Process Analysis
• Ability to organize as well as to carry out tasks through to completion.
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking and business awareness skills
• Teamwork
• Sharing knowledge and Fostering Open Communication
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Planning & Organising
• Continual Improvement and Quality Focus
• Accountability
• Self-Directing
• Customer Focus
• Behaving with Integrity
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Agile Project Management
• Product development
• Knowledge on Data mining, processing, cleansing, and verifying integrity of data,
• Understanding machine learning and algorithms.

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE

Provides technical expertise and insights; plans, leads and guides a team of engineers to identify, lead and update mid to long term technical process efficiency strategy and improvement across both sites, focusing on operational excellence and target to achieve 2.7 Mt of Hot Metal Production whilst focusing on the below key deliverables in line with defined strategies:

• Execute project opportunities with stakeholders and support the reduction debottlenecking activities.
• Provide technical support to the smelter management regarding the resolution of critical issues affecting metal production and identify improvements that will contribute to overall smelter performance.
• Translate business problems into justified growth initiatives to enhance and/or, maintain EGA's competitive edge.
• Lead governance to ensure effectiveness of change management and sustainability.
• Build business performance management systems to measure progress and performance of deployed solutions.
• Lead and facilitate the best practices across the reduction.
• Challenge existing practises, escalate critical matters and develop countermeasures for mid and long-term issues.
• Ensure continuous process improvement philosophy and maintain the company's' competitive edge in the aluminium industry.
• Adopt and promote of industry 4.0 and drive the scope of Smelter of the Future.
• Develop and deploy models by machine learning & AI techniques & IIOTs to derive revenue.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Contribution

• Develops and reviews medium and long-term production plan in alignment with strategic goals.
• Ensures effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
• Leads and conducts progress reporting of the strategy execution in line to targeted timelines.
• Develops and promotes decision support system for Carbon and Port to support operational efficiency.

People Management

• Manages the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the section by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximise sectional performance.
• Leads the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Acts as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the organization.
• Nurtures the culture of innovation and creativity and encourages participation in business excellence programmes.
• Promotes a positive work environment and ensure growth is encouraged while integrity is developed and protected.
• Manages digitalisation trainings for operation teams.
• Provides coaching and mentoring of national trainees and subordinate staff to make their best contribution to the company.
• Supports active participation in business excellence programmes (via. Tamayaz, Suggestion scheme, TPM, AM, RCM, 5S and TAP).
• Ensures best practices are shared amongst the reduction.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Compiles and conducts periodic reviews of the business performance, in collaboration with Operations/Process Control to explain variance and support initiation of effective control challenging status quo through detailed understanding of operational & Maintenance aspects to optimise unit cost and improve on plant productivity and efficiency.
• Promotes a culture of value for money and sound financial practice within the team.
• Explores and uncovers opportunities for unit cost reduction through appropriate cost benefit analysis.
• Identifies opportunities for unit cost reduction and execute projects across the assigned functions.
• Conducts periodic review of the business performance KPI's through Balance Score Card, Dashboards and Review Meetings.
• Enhances the existing IBP platform to make it more user-friendly manner & smarter system.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Manages and ensures effective implementation of department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Product Quality Assurance and Improvement

• Establishes and manages digital product accuracy specifications to meet strategic objectives of EGA.
• Ensures governance of development and implementation of adequate quality monitoring systems so that the product meets the agreed specifications and quality deviations are proactively addressed.
• Ensures developed and deployed latest machine learning models, sensors and tools is serving the purpose to meet the stakeholders' expectations to enhance the process.
• Leads the effective synergising within EGA business units while exploring all business opportunities and implementing changes for effective utilisation of resources to improve product quality and reduce unit cost and ensures timely analysis and testing for regular maintenance of solutions over time.
• Leads the identification of opportunities and manages the execution of improvement projects for Smelter performance improvement, in consultation with concerned area management, to achieve strategic business goals.
• Leads and identifies the mechanism to capture value of products developed and align with the stakeholders on the concept.
• Ensures compliance to Quality Management Systems.
• Facilitates lean manufacturing initiatives coordinated by the Business Excellence team to achieve effective implementation of Suggestion Scheme, TPM, RCM, Kaizen, Autonomous Maintenance, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Ensures that advanced statistical and other analytical tools are used to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance.
• Ensures legal & security of data driven developments.
• Ensures confidentiality by registering data base driven models and IOTs via IPs and patents.

Operational Performance and Efficiency Improvement

• Defines productivity improvement roadmap and set milestones to achieve the goal.
• Manages collaboration between both EGA sites and with external resources to benchmark production processes, drive synergy, and achieve process & operational efficiency improvements.
• Ensures and manages latest Machine learning models are deployed to enhance the process.
• Leads synergising within EGA business units while exploring all business opportunities process control strategies and standards to sustain and improve process performance and operational efficiencies.
• Ensures that deviations in the metal production and processes have been monitored and share with stakeholders timely for proactive measures.
• Manages the execution of trials (in house or in coordination with external parties) and manages business solutions for process improvement.
• Interacts with direct reports and peers in management/stakeholders and vendors to share information and improve cross departmental processes.
• Leads the effective collaboration with internal and external parties to benchmark product quality and production processes (Product Owner) and drive initiatives to achieve breakthrough process improvements.
• Creates the next steps of auto RCA to improve business efficiency and productivity.
• Keeps alongside of technical developments in area of operation to initiate and drive process development projects.
• Manages appropriate information systems in coordination with internal/external developers to improve business efficiency and productivity.
• Proposes the acquisition and development of the appropriate IT tools for data analysis.
• Ensures documentation of in house developed solutions.

Innovation and adoption of Industry 4.0

• Leads the identification of continuous improvement opportunities and conducts workshops to drive adoption of process changes through effective collaboration and expectation setting.
• Explores the implementation of new ideas and capturing the value in the smelter and execute initiatives to achieve breakthrough process & efficiency improvements.
• Introduces plant automation and AI initiatives, and big data solutions.
• Works with external / internal consultants to establish the scope of Smelter of the Future.
• Identifies the next generation of process measurement tools focusing on product quality and safety.
• Manages IOT's sensor and contractual specification related to EGA requirement.
• Reviews the product quality for sustainability and adhere to EHS requirements.
• Manages periodic performance evaluation of existing product to stakeholders.

Customer Experience Management

• Leads the development of standardised systems for delivery of high-quality products across both EGA sites.
• Ensures that an effective communication and feedback system is in place for prompt resolution of complaints and technical queries.
• Provides specialist support to Technology Development team by providing technical advice on design and process changes required for development of EGA smelting technology.
• Provides technical unput and supports the strategy for establishing EGA as a supplier of world class Reduction Process Technology.
• Identifies and ensures the execution of opportunities for smelter performance improvement to achieve process excellence.

Sustainability & Audit

• Ensures adherence to standard operating practices, manuals, and training procedures.
• Evaluates plant performance based on operational efficiency, reliability, and quality metrics.
• Recommends preventive action where appropriate, focusing on process adherence and data integrity.
• Guides and supports documentation relating to EGA policies for patents and copyright system.
• Supports Technology Development team by providing technical advice on design and process changes required for development of EGA smelting technology.
• Manages documentation of planned and systematic activities during product development.

Stakeholder Management

• Leads the development and maintenance of effective key business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities and all sections with the highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner.
• Promotes EGA brand by participating in conferences and symposiums, submitting technical papers at international forums, and organising technical conferences or seminars.

Environment, Health & Safety

• Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, health and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensures employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude and standard within legal limits.
• Develops and deploys monitoring systems to ensure adherence to company's EHS policies.
• Identifies the requirements from stakeholders on the key issues and potential improvements/opportunities.
• Supports and guides the model developments on environmental aspects.
• Provides technical expertise and support to reduce, reuse and recycle the waste generated by the smelting process (Waste Management).

Continuous Improvement

• Leads the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Responsible for the knowledge management of the section.
• Provides technical expertise to support Major Projects /Engineering in successful execution of Brown/Greenfield expansion projects through active participation in FEED, Technical bid evaluation, design/HAZOP reviews, start up and commissioning activities.
• Proposes and supports the research and development projects initiated by EGA in collaboration with universities and technical institutes to solve complex technical problems, improve existing processes or develop new processes.
• Interacts with external consultants and organisations in business proposals, productivity and process improvements, security of operation etc.
• Leads and supports the development of National Trainees and Graduate Trainees to develop capabilities as per the business and operational strategies.

Reporting

• Ensures that all unit reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet EGA requirements, policies, and quality standards.

AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING

• Participates in recruiting process to ensure selection of high calibre candidates for vacant/new positions.
• Recommends and endorses change to process parameters to improve processes and product quality.
• Advises on selection and design of new equipment to improve operational efficiency.
• Conducts approvals in SAP as per the workflow.
• Prescribes corrective and preventive actions to major process and quality deviations to sustain product quality and ensure business continuity.
• Leads/supports projects and synergy initiatives, which are cross functional and cross-divisional.
• Promotes EGA brand.
• Provides consultative guidance and anode manufacturing expertise when requested.
• Manage the team of engineers & technicians while fostering a culture of teamwork and job fluidity to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Contribute to build the culture of "value for money" to ensure effective utilization of department budget.
• Provide recommendation / business solutions to ensure effective utilization of Operational budget & CAPEX and control cost drivers.

Dimensions:

• Area of impact: EGA smelter division (JA+AT)
• Production capacity: >2.7 million Ton (JA +AT)

Challenges:

• Data driven projects are very new to aluminium smelters, so no background is available.
• Highly diversified business unit, which warrants extensive knowledge of technological development for effective recommendations.
• A high throughput (world's biggest single site capacity) continuous operation with product being produced in less than a minute, therefore instant decision making in product quality is prime requirement of the incumbent based on knowledge, experience, procedure, best industry practices & key business drivers.

• With ever changing / potential variances in the quality of major raw materials, knowledge of the producers, their source of major input raw materials and variances impacting cost is another challenge for the jobholder to track, monitor and make the decision.

• QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Metallurgical or Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years' experience in the smelting process with 3 years' experience with growing managerial accountability in roles within similar operations, preferably in an aluminium smelting industry in a similar capacity with an end-to-end exposure and knowledge of the process.
• At least 1 year Experience in Data science projects.

Skills:

• Knowledge on data science and tool kits. (Data Robot, Paxata, Data IKU, Python/R).
• Knowledge on Azure and Sql Query.
• Advance data analytics tools and software knowledge (e.g., Power Bi, Python/R, Data IKU, Sql, Data Robot) In depth knowledge of the aluminium industry.
• Working knowledge of pot room is preferable.
• Ability to be a change-agent in both creating and driving change
• Ability to lead a team and operate in an agile working environment
• Ability to analyse problems and develop creative and effective solutions
• Statistical & Process Analysis
• Ability to organize as well as to carry out tasks through to completion.
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking and business awareness skills
• Teamwork
• Sharing knowledge and Fostering Open Communication
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Planning & Organising
• Continual Improvement and Quality Focus
• Accountability
• Self-Directing
• Customer Focus
• Behaving with Integrity
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Agile Project Management
• Product development
• Knowledge on Data mining, processing, cleansing, and verifying integrity of data,
• Understanding machine learning and algorithms.

Position Title -

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Lead SOC Engineer with expertise in SOAR platforms to drive automation, orchestration, and efficiency within our Security Operations Center. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SOAR workflows to enhance incident response, threat intelligence integration, and operational scalability. It also requires working with cross functional teams within and outside the SOC to establish the appropriate workflow for automations in the cybersecurity operations.

Skills/Certifications

• Experience with platforms like Forti SOAR, Splunk SOAR (Phantom), Cortex XSOAR etc.
• Vendor Certifications and training for SOAR tools.
• Python scripting skills.
• Cloud-related certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC is preferred.
• Automation and Orchestration of cyber incident with accuracy and consistency.

Minimum Work Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in SOC operations, with significant experience in SOAR management.
• Prior experience in a technical role within a SOC or similar cybersecurity environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and Lead SOAR management services within the SOC environment.
• Experience with platforms like Splunk SOAR (Phantom), Forti SOAR, or Cortex XSOAR.
• Collaborate with the asset owner, client stakeholder, and SOC, in onboarding new log sources and integrations to the SOAR platform.
• Maintain and govern SOC critical log sources, ensuring their proper functionality and integration with Splunk SIEM /SOAR.
• Design and implement scalable SOAR workflows and playbooks.
• Integrate SOAR with SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, ticketing systems, and other security tools.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts to streamline incident triage, investigation, and remediation.
• Ensure SOAR workflows align with incident response procedures and SLAs.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and connectors to enhance automation.
• Maintain and upgrade SOAR platform components.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Work with threat intelligence and detection teams to build actionable use cases.
• Continuously refine playbooks based on evolving threats and feedback.
• Align with the SIEM Engineering function to translate the creation of SOAR alerts and workflows based on the SIEM detection logic.
• Maintain detailed documentation of SOAR workflows, integrations, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Connect SOAR with SIEM, ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow), threat intelligence platforms, and endpoint tools.
• Participate in continuous process improvements to increase SOC efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide regular and accurate reports on SOAR services and SOC operations to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to SOC architecture strategy and implementation initiatives related to SOAR.
• Assist in the mentorship and development of junior SOC engineers and Analysts.
• Contribute to SOC architecture strategy and implementation initiatives related to SOAR in the pre-sales phase when required.

Characteristics:

• Profound knowledge and hands-on experience with Splunk SOAR and other related SOC Technologies like SIEM, EDR, NDR amongst others.
• Understanding of SOC workflows, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat detection methodologies.
• Ability to correlate data across multiple sources to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Strong understanding of cloud and network technologies, essential for efficient log source onboarding.
• Proven technical capabilities in a complex, fast-paced SOC environment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot log source issues related to cloud and network infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, cybersecurity principles, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of team members, including interfacing with customers to resolve issues.
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Civil & Structural Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• 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
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
Lead Engineer in Engineering Design & Detailing of Civil & Structural works of Oil & Gas projects

Must have worked in STAAD Pro / Foundation Suite software in Analysis & Design

Hands on experience on model review in SP3D / E3D /PDS / PDMS platform

Experience on preparation of the Design calculation through XL spread sheet

Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract

Be responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance

Carry out work in accordance with Wood and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

Maintain the required technical quality of work

Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process

Maintain planning and cost control on all scopes

Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures

Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required

Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule

Keep up to date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline scope

Review, prepare, check and/or approve work output of discipline assigned personnel

Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review

Maintain good communication with the client

Maintain discipline filing system

Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project

Qualifications
Minimum B.Sc. Engineering in civil / structural

Minimum 15 Years Post Graduate Experience
Minimum 8 years' experience in the oil and gas industry

Minimum 5 Years' Experience In The Designation
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.