Senior Piping Engineer (Offshore )

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks an experienced Senior Piping Engineer to design and ensure the integrity of piping systems for fluid and gas transport. The role involves collaborating with teams, overseeing installations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering degree and extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in senior roles on major projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 5 years in a similar senior position managing teams on mega projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze piping systems to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Oversee the installation and operation of piping systems to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making support for piping engineering activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Business tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Piping Engineer with a proven track record in designing, analyzing, and ensuring the integrity of piping systems for the safe and efficient transport of fluids and gases in industrial settings for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams provide solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focusing on maintenance, operations, asset management, modifications, and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

Our strategy centers on building partnerships with clients across the UK, Norway, and the Middle East & Africa.

The key objectives for this role are:

1. Design and analyze piping systems to ensure efficiency and safety.
2. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in piping design and installation.
3. Conduct risk assessments and system evaluations to maintain integrity and reliability.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction and maintenance, for seamless project execution.
5. Oversee the installation and operation of piping systems to meet project requirements.
6. Implement innovative solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Promote adherence to discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of the technical assurance framework.
• Monitor compliance with competence standards.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Set performance expectations for direct reports.
• Maintain own competence and pursue continuous development.
• Provide discipline support to the business.
• Ensure learning opportunities are captured and utilized.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation.
• Proficient in scope definition.
• Participate as part of the PMT client team overseeing EPC contractors.
• Oversee piping engineering work carried out by EPC contractors for major projects.
• Promote effective communication within EPC contractor teams to produce safe, cost-effective, and constructible piping designs.
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making support for piping engineering activities.
• Participate in project safety and design reviews.
• Assist during construction and installation activities with technical support.
• Liaise with and report to the client's senior management regarding piping engineering progress and issues.
• Troubleshoot piping design issues, resolving engineering or fabrication problems through site and technical queries.
• Attend engineering progress meetings and generate status reports.
• Manage change processes, including review of proposals.
• Assist construction personnel with technical queries.
• Collaborate with construction management to eliminate hazards and ensure safety.
• Resolve technical piping engineering problems and coordinate solutions.
• Ensure all work is completed with quality and according to schedule.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of piping discipline fundamentals and other related disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities. We welcome all talented individuals, even if you don't meet every requirement but believe you have relevant experience, knowledge, or skills. Collaboration is key to delivering solutions for the world's critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 5 years in a similar senior position managing teams on mega oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Offshore experience is essential; ADNOC experience is preferred.
• FEED experience is mandatory.
• Knowledge of engineering software and business tools.
• Experience working in multi-project, multi-discipline environments throughout all project phases.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is advantageous.