Lead Pipeline Engineer

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Pipeline Engineer to join its dynamic team in Sharjah, UAE. This full-time office-based role involves overseeing complex projects in the Oil & Gas sector, ensuring engineering excellence, and contributing to business growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of energy, while also engaging with high-profile clients. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive salaries, tailored professional development, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Tailored professional development plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in major Oil & Gas projects.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in complex engineering tasks.
• Lead design reviews and manage key stakeholders.

Skills

EPC/EPCM contracts execution

Oil & Gas project management

Technical expertise in engineering

Problem diagnosis and resolution

Effective communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Pipeline Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time, office-based role with business trips.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Pipeline Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time, office-based role with business trips.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Pipeline Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts, and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise, and asset knowledge to support clients in delivering energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq, providing maintenance, modifications, and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy, and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to reward market standards.
• Tailored professional development plans.
• Global connections: join experts worldwide shaping industry standards.
• Medical Insurance: inpatient and outpatient care coverage.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance coverage.
• The Employee Share Plan: opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching.
• Long Service Award: recognition at 5-year service milestones.

Key Objectives

• Contribute to engineering excellence through:
• Defining and approving technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing technical expertise.
• Contributing to business growth.
• Managing and supervising teams and/or acting as a technical specialist.
• Performing complex assignments requiring new or improved processes or techniques.
• Assessing feasibility of engineering designs.
• Using advanced technical knowledge to produce engineering deliverables with minimal guidance.
• Serving as Lead Engineer and technical specialist in areas of expertise.
• Developing applications, hypotheses, and approaches to solve engineering problems.
• Leading highly qualified professionals on complex projects.
• Providing technical reviews.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Definition and approval of technical scopes

• Assist in establishing project aims and outcomes.
• Evaluate procedures and recommend improvements.
• Recommend project organization, work methods, and technical innovations.

Executing assigned scopes of work

• Supervise and participate in complex engineering tasks.
• Formulate investigations or studies, evaluate data, and recommend applications.
• Contribute to project completion by resolving design conflicts and complex coordination issues.
• Coordinate implementation of engineering solutions.
• Review documentation for accuracy.
• Supervise engineering tasks related to major projects.
• Assess work against standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and provide feedback for improvement.
• Manage key stakeholders.
• Lead design reviews.

Providing technical expertise

• Advise on design and construction methods.
• Develop new engineering methods and participate in planning.
• Evaluate options and select optimal solutions.
• Act as Technical Authority if appointed.
• Provide expertise on technical advancements.
• Evaluate bids and oversee vendors.

Contributing to business growth

• Engage with clients and seek opportunities to expand scope.
• Contribute to bids and proposals.

Manage and supervise others

• Supervise technical staff and provide guidance.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Participate in recruitment and performance management.
• Manage resources efficiently.

Working Relationships

Internal :

• Establish effective relations within the organization.
• Collaborate across offices and functions.
• Interface with project engineers and proposal teams.

External :

• Build relationships with clients and officials.
• Understand client needs and apply technical solutions.
• Participate in professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

We encourage all talented individuals to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Expected :

Qualifications, skills, and experience :

• B.S. or equivalent in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in major Oil & Gas projects, including 5 years in a similar role.

Knowledge, skills, and experience :

• Ability to execute EPC/EPCM contracts for onshore Brownfield Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience in lump sum Oil and Gas projects in the GCC preferred.

Role Specific Skills and Knowledge :

• Technical competence in own discipline and ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor professionals.
• Multi-discipline knowledge and quality standards.
• Recognized as a technical expert.
• Ability to oversee project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Creativity and innovation in solutions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem diagnosis and resolution skills.
• Adaptability and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of business and commercial risks.

Personal attributes :

• Solutions-oriented and creative.
• Excellent communicator.
• Team builder and collaborator.
• Enthusiastic and conscientious.
• Committed to safety.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Integrity and dependability.
• Flexible and adaptable.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per laws.