Commissioning Lead - Telecommunications

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company seeks a Telecom Commissioning Lead in Abu Dhabi to oversee the design and optimization of telecommunication systems within the oil and gas sector. The role offers competitive remuneration and unique opportunities for professional development while being pivotal in delivering innovative solutions to clients globally. Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience in commissioning and leading technical teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in offshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning.
• Experience leading teams in a commissioning role.
• Strong knowledge of governing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the design, execution, and commissioning processes.
• Coordinate and report field activities with discipline groups.
• Ensure all commissioning activities align with approved plans.

Skills

Telecommunications expertise

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or Technical College diploma

Tools

GPS systems

Fiber Optic Cabling

CCTV systems

Job description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Telecom Commissioning Lead with a proven track record in overseeing the design, execution, and optimization of well completion processes to maximize production efficiency and ensure operational safety.

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 decarbonization 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 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

The key objectives for this role are :

• Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members. Telecommunications Commissioning Coordinator will receive assigned systems from the Client and deliver their assigned systems, fully commissioned and operationally ready, to the Client Operations Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities :

Coordinating the field work with the various discipline groups

Verifying that the commissioning activities are in line with approved plans and procedures

Staying in close contact with the Commissioning Inspectors assigned to tasks

Addressing commissioning issues and resolving schedule conflicts with the discipline groups

Reporting progress back to the Lead Commissioning Coordinator

Updating and forwarding the Punch List per system to the MC / HUC Data Base Operator

Coordinating Functional Testing of commissioned systems and engaging the Operations Team when and where needed

Coordinating the start-up of commissioned systems with the Operations Team

Authorizing the sourcing of commissioning and start-up spares from the inventory by the discipline groups

The Commissioning and SU Coordinators are also tasked with preparing, under the guidance of the HUC and Lead Commissioning Coordinators, the Functional Test Procedures needed during the commissioning phase.

Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.

Establish positive working relationships with immediate supervision and personnel from other departments.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Other duties as may be assigned or requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee must be able to see and read reports.
• Employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hand and fingers, reach with hands and arms.
• Employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers. Field Employees must be able to pass an audiometric test.
• Employee must be able to safely traverse stairs.
• Employee must be able to pass pa medical "Fit for Duty" physical and drug screen.
• Offshore employees must be able to pass HUET / METS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in this environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud (86 dcl). Employee must wear hearing protection when necessary.

The employee may occasionally be exposed to confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock or mechanical hazards

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS : Supervise and lead mechanical commissioning technicians to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes mechanical technician oversight and assignment of duties.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB : Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members. Commissioning Leads will receive assigned systems from the Commissioning Coordinator and deliver their assigned systems, with Commissioning team support, fully commissioned and operationally ready, to the Client Operations Team.

CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES : Be responsible for understanding and executing Wood's Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.

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.

Knowledge of :

Satellite systems (VSAT, Iridium, Sat Entertainment)

Satellite GPS Positioning and Clocking

Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling

Platform Access & Security system

Weather Observation system

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Gaitronics Public Address and General Alarm system

Education and Experience :

Engineering degree or Technical College within Discipline.

Proven background, 15 years minimum in offshore Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead position or Engineer's role. Proven Supervisory experience in a Commissioning role in telecommunications.

Extensive knowledge of industry's governing documentation.

Lead experience from previous major capital projects.

Well-developed teambuilding, co operational- and communication abilities.

Ability to handle responsibility and periodically high work load.

International project experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Strong computer skills and certification / completion experience are necessary.

Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.

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. www.woodplc.com

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.