Senior Project Engineer

Job description / Role

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

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 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

Responsibilities

• To manage the contract requirements for the assigned scope by ensuring the EPC contractor executes and delivers in compliance with HSE, quality, technical, commercial and schedule requirements.
• Span all execution phase activities from contract award through final acceptance and project closeout.
• Monitor progress, ensure appropriate reviews are conducted, manage change and prepare all contract correspondence related to the assigned scope.
• Responsible for engaging discipline engineers and expert resources from the project team and functions as required to complete their work scope consistent with the project objectives.
• Promote and champion the HSE goal of zero incidents; "Nobody gets hurt". Work with project HSE to ensure that contractors comply with company HSE policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the completion of the assigned work scope consistent with the project objectives and in accordance with the technical and commercial requirements of the contract.
• Take ownership of assigned scope beginning with detailed design through final acceptance and project closeout; drive engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning of assigned system to ensure schedule is met.
• Verify that contractor work processes are in place and procedures are followed.
• Ensure contractor's work follows accepted practices and conforms to specifications.
• Manage interfaces associated with assigned scope.
• Review contractor and vendor deliverables; track purchase orders and resolve issues causing delays.
• PMT/PMC focal point for the review and approval of vendors, subcontractors and field changes related to the assigned scope.
• Identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improved performance.
• Monitor contractor's performance and identify any corrective actions.
• Drive the contractor to identify and take corrective actions; escalate performance issues when contractor action is not forthcoming; verify actions are taken and desired results are achieved.
• Ensure proper preservation measures are planned and implemented throughout execution.
• Engage project team and functional resources to verify that the design, fabrication and construction is consistent with project specifications and standards.
• Support the development and administration of an engagement plan that anticipates required company reviews, resolves known uncertainties and allows for additional resources to address unanticipated uncertainties.
• Administer key issues and project issues for assigned work scope.
• Oversee engineering, procurement and construction surveillance plans.
• Assist with the administration of third party verification program.
• Consolidate and obtain alignment on company position for assigned scope.
• Support external reviews (if any) and administer follow up actions.
• Coordinate specification deviations that require subject matter expert review and input.
• Serve as interface between project team and contractor.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings to resolve issues and enable contractor to deliver in accordance with the contract.
• Administer and enforce contract requirements and coordination procedures.
• Review and endorse changes (MOCs) for designated project component and following approval ensure the implementation of the change.
• Prepare project correspondence related to allocated scope.
• Ensure smooth transitions between project stages (engineering/procurement to fabrication to installation/construction and commissioning).
• Heavily involved in interface and coordinating interfaces between components and stages and with other sites for specific area of responsibility.
• Lead problem solving activities across project sites.
• Ensure coordination of external interfaces with other contractors.
• Assist with handover planning from project to operations.
• Lead PMT/PMC in applying project management systems.
• Participate in development of monthly progress reports and provide work status to team leader and/or project manager.
• Ensure lessons learned are effectively applied and captured.
• Assist UAE nationals in their development to take up lead roles within the organization.

Qualifications

Skills and 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:

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• 15 years of experience through multiple function and project assignments in engineering, construction, and project management and controls activities, or comparable project related experience in other functions/companies.
• Multi-discipline skill set.
• Good understanding of project management elements and standards including contract terms and conditions.
• Experience working in downstream projects is mandatory.
• Prior experience of working with EPC contractors, operating company or engineering consultants.
• Strong leadership, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and interface skills.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Excellent communication skill and ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Computer literate, i.e. proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.

About the Company

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.