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• Advise and assist Team Leader, Maintenance Performance & Improvement/Manager Planning, Scheduling & Turnaround and closely liaise with Contract department on all aspects to the commercial, financial and contractual implications relating to the successful completion of Turnaround.
• Advise and assist Maintenance Division Managers and Team Leaders in Budget Preparation for OPEX and New Schemes (CAPEX), define, validate, monitor and control the budget as per the approved value. If needed to revise as per the business needs advise on budget revision or advise for reallocation where possible.

• To compile 5 year business plan of Maintenance by coordinating with various stake holders and periodically update all Capital Items, Major and Extraordinary Maintenance Items and provide reports to the management on regular basis.
• Assist Maintenance Team in budget preparation for both OPEX and CAPEX and monitor annual expenditure budgets and provide assistance in budget control, utilization and reallocation. Provide cost control and planning advice to maintenance team as and when required. Generate periodic reports for maintenance team on budget performance
• Assist in the development of standard procedures for use with the computerized planning and scheduling packages used in the planning and scheduling of major maintenance and overhaul projects. Develop management reports in connection with major maintenance and overhaul projects as required.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, validation of the solution deployed in the system as per the business and corporate requirements. It involves liaising with ADNOC Group IT, ADNOC Operations Excellence teams.
• Liaise with budget and cost control team as when required. Resolve budget related issues in coordination with budget and cost control team.
• P roduce cost trends and analysis reports for management to identify variances and plan for better control. Perform project costing related reporting to the team and management's review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget.
• Review bids and provide necessary support to Contract department in monitoring and controlling the Turnaround contract.
• Monitor the performance of service providers on a regular basis.
• Prepare initial Turnaround Budget, amending same on receipt of more definitive information.
• Assist Planning Engineers in the preparation of budget proposal and monitoring and reporting the expenditure and budgets.
• Participate, as necessary, in developing the contracts and preparation of draft documents and Contract administration.
• Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded.
• Provide planning and cost control support for all projects which includes variation reporting, monitoring of milestone progress to the preparation of billing processes, etc.
• Perform technical and commercial review of tenders (subcontractor's quotations) for the preparation of service agreements.
• Ensure effective project implementation and utilize productive reports from the creation of WBS with the use of project management system to monitor the status of all purchases, invoicing and delivery up to the closure of the project.
• Monitor the contractor's progress and performance to ensure deliverables and services conform to the contract requirements.
• Verify the payments and ensure that it is consistent with contract terms.
• Exercise state remedies, as appropriate, where a contractor's performance is deficient and resolving disputes in a timely manner.
• Document significant events and maintain appropriate records. Undertake cost analysis and commercial evaluation as required.
• Maintain schedules of mobilization of both labour and equipment for turnaround, compare planned with actual, report on status and anomalies. Follow up and prepare planned cost and man-hours during execution phase, compare with actual, report results on a daily basis, notify trends and over-runs.
• Monitor contractor activity on a specified frequency to identify problem areas.
• Prepare interim and final valuation and

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type: Secondment, 2-Year Fixed Term
Working Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off

Overview
We are seeking an organised and proactive Office Assistant to support a project taskforce team and client representatives. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth coordination, documentation, and execution of project-related activities. You will play a key part in keeping the team organised, meetings prepared, and communication streamlined across departments and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain meeting rooms before and after use, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.

• Provide hospitality and serve beverages during meetings.

• Carry out general office tasks including filing, scanning, photocopying, and maintaining records.

• Follow up on task assignments and deliverables with internal team members and external partners.

• Prepare purchase requests, monitor order status, and liaise with vendors and suppliers.

• Monitor and manage office supplies and maintain stock levels.

• Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets in Excel.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Project secretariat, general services, IT, and related departments.

• External: Clients, vendors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Previous experience in office administration or clerical support.

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Professional communication skills for interaction with clients and internal teams.

• Ability to work independently and ensure high standards of service and organisation.

Additional Information
This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic project taskforce environment, supporting both technical and client-facing teams.

• Lead and manage the geotechnical design team.
• Develop and review geotechnical designs, reports, and specifications.
• Conduct site investigations and analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate geotechnical solutions into the overall project design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team during project execution.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources related to geotechnical activities.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to clients and regulatory bodies.
• Identify and mitigate geotechnical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants to assess and manage environmental impacts related to geotechnical activities.
• Develop and implement innovative geotechnical solutions to optimize project performance and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of geotechnical systems and structures during construction and post-construction phases.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for team members to enhance their geotechnical knowledge and skills.
• Participate in project meetings and provide expert advice on geotechnical matters.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all geotechnical data and reports.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in geotechnical engineering and incorporate best practices into project designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on built environment projects in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical principles, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software and tools (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W).
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects is a plus.

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with advanced geotechnical testing methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in managing geotechnical aspects of projects in diverse geographical locations.
• Publications or research in geotechnical engineering.
• Membership in professional organizations such as ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) or ISSMGE (International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering).
• Proficiency in additional geotechnical software tools and modeling techniques.
• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with industry experts and stakeholders.

• 10-15 years in design manager experience on hospitality projects
• Bachelor's or master's adegree in architecture
• Experience is LEED would be beneficial.
• Previous working experience in the region, preferrable in Saudia Arabia
• Able to work in a team environment and be client facing
• Active leadership style

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Paid Annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

• Drive the strategy throughout the organization for alignment of the Geomechanics activities to support Drilling Services and other relevant product lines as established by management
• Determines areas of focus and development for the Geomechanics domain based on alignment with business priorities
• Ensures alignment of the Weatherford Geomechanics products with the internal and external needs, as well as integration with other relevant subsurface evaluation domains across the different geographies.
• Active interactions and coordination with customers as well as timely support to WFRD operations teams to maintain and develop further business for Weatherford's various segments supported by the geomechanics expertise
• Defines innovative workflows relevant to the location that include the Geomechanics domain to provide integrated technical solutions to customers
• Builds and delivers detailed Geomechanics training courses internally and/or externally.
• Participates actively in relevant technical societies (SPE, SPWLA, etc) according to business priorities
• Provide training to all Geomechanics personnel, locally and globally
• Assists operations teams across product lines on post-mortem root-cause analysis on operations related to the Geomechanics domains
• Knows and understands Weatherford's Operational Excellence & Performance System (OEPS) and the Quality Policy and complies with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures, and Workplace Instructions
• Performs all other activities/duties as indicated by direct and functional management.

• Ability to analyze a wide variety of subsurface evaluation scenarios to determine workflows and technologies of relevance to solve client's challenges (internal or external).
• Detailed knowledge of the customer's main objectives in subsurface characterization and their relevance to WFRD business.
• General knowledge of the different WFRD segments and their relevance to the Geomechanics domains to identify opportunities for integrated solutions and to design collaboration plans
• Financial understanding of key metrics for project evaluation
• Must be self-motivated & an effective domain lead
• Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations
• Strong organizational and effective communication skills
• Must be able to make decisions and be able to identify and implement appropriate improvements
• Excellent leadership, strong interpersonal, negotiating, influencing, and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability and willingness to develop business acumen skills through internal and external courses, and practical on-the-job training.

• BSc. In Engineering or Science in an accredited university
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Geomechanics and subsurface evaluation domains

• Respond to user inquiries and provide technical support via phone, email, or in person
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
• Log and track support requests using the IT ticketing system
• Assist in setting up and configuring workstations, laptops, and mobile devices
• Support user access management and password resets
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate IT teams
• Maintain documentation of support procedures and solutions

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of IT systems, networks, and troubleshooting techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Windows operating systems

• Internship or prior experience in IT support or help desk roles
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and desire to grow professionally

• Review and approve fire life safety designs and plans submitted by the D&B contractor to ensure compliance with project specifications, local regulations, and international standards.
• Conduct detailed assessments of fire protection systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, smoke control systems, and emergency lighting.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the D&B contractor to address any design deficiencies or improvements.
• Ensure that fire life safety considerations are integrated into the overall project design and construction phases.

• Oversee the implementation of fire life safety systems during the construction phase, ensuring adherence to approved designs and specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify the proper installation and functionality of fire life safety systems.
• Monitor the D&B contractor's compliance with fire safety regulations, codes, and standards throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate with the D&B contractor to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to fire life safety systems.

• Supervise the testing and commissioning of fire life safety systems to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements.
• Review and approve test plans, procedures, and results submitted by the D&B contractor.
• Ensure that all fire life safety systems are fully operational and compliant before project handover.

• Review and approve technical documentation, including design drawings, test reports, and as-built drawings related to fire life safety systems.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports, highlighting risks, achievements, and next steps to project stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all fire life safety activities and ensure proper documentation is available for future reference.

• Liaise with local authorities, emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated fire life safety efforts.
• Provide training and support to project staff on fire life safety best practices and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with other project teams to ensure seamless integration of fire life safety systems with other project activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in fire life safety engineering, preferably in rail or metro projects.
• Proven experience in managing fire life safety systems for large-scale construction projects preferably Rail/Metro/Transportation projects.
• Experience working in projects liaising with Dubai Civil Defense.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems, technologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• UAE project experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to join quickly is preferred.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Opportunity to work at client site
• 6 day work week
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation 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' service 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

• Assist in conducting safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL assessments under supervision.
• Support the development of safety documentation, including Safety Philosophies, Fire Protection Strategies, and Emergency Response Plans.
• Participate in design reviews and learn to identify safety-critical elements.
• Learn and model process safety essentials in engineering software (PHAST, Pipenet, etc.)
• Help ensure compliance with industry standards and local regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand how safety integrates into design and operations.
• Engage in training and development activities to build technical safety knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Safety, or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong academic performance and interest in safety engineering.
• Final year project or internship related to safety or risk management is a plus.

• Exp with villas, hospitality, residential Minimum of 7 years of experience in land surveying, with Middle East experience preferred
  
  
• Proficiency in survey software and CAD programs
   
  
  
• Strong skills in construction drawing interpretation and analysis