Engineering Lead

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for an Engineering Lead in Dubai to define technical scopes and provide expertise in the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate teams. Responsibilities include managing projects, supporting business growth, and mentoring staff. This is a full-time onsite role with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Supervisory experience with training and performance evaluation.
• Ability to effectively manage resources and inspire a team.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes for projects.
• Develop design solutions to deliver products according to requirements.
• Support business growth through relationship building and engagement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring for less experienced staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Effective Communication

Education

MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Wood is currently looking for an Engineering Lead to join our team in Basra, Iraq. This is a full‑time onsite position with travel requirement.

Job Objective

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing discipline expertise to the business including Technical Authority responsibility where assigned
• Contributing to business growth
• Providing high technical expertise

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
  • Establish scope of work for project or proposal, allocate and direct staff
  • Develop and implement procedures, methods and controls to be used
• Executing assigned scopes of work
  • Develop design solutions according to requirements, to deliver products, equipment, materials, etc.
  • Direct scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during design phase of projects
  • Coordinate activities with other groups and clients
  • Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Participate in or lead incident investigations as required.
  • Participates in establishing design constraints.
  • Prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies.
  • May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
  • Plans and carries out assigned projects, resolves most of the conflicts, coordinates work with others and interprets policy on own initiative.
  • Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems.
  • Personally helps solve difficult technical problems.
  • Anticipates potential problems, solves complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise.
  • Acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve and issues as they see fit and reports immediately.
  • Leads design reviews.
  • Tracks and reports on the metrics which indicate their disciplines progress on a project in relation to a plan.
• Providing discipline expertise
  • Exercises considerable credibility, foresight and judgement in conceiving, planning and delivering initiatives
  • Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.
  • Works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes and engineering methods
  • Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
  • Establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of long range plans and project goals.
  • Represent discipline on contract / project / service line.
  • Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
  • Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance.
• Contributing to business growth
  • Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
  • Represents the company as a thought‑leader at conferences and other public events.
• Managing others
  • Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports.
  • Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
  • Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
  • Provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced staff, supports the development and retention of motivated and competent people.
  • Directs work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress.
  • In consultancy business areas, may manage a portfolio of small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
  • Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering.
  • Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.
• Working Relationships
  • Internal
    • Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole.
    • Engage with inter‐discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.
    • Builds cross‐functional relationships to gain support.
    • Frequently called upon for internal and external technical advice.
  • External
    • Communicate and co‑operate with external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendor.
    • Client interface (as appropriate and requested), market intelligence, relevant conferences, and business development.
    • Has strong relationships with customers and can influence their decisions.
• Level Of Influence & Decision‑Making Authority
  • Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium‑term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function and some influence on the longer‑term results.
  • Contributions to successful engineering project outcomes are given significant weight.
  • Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
  • Receives limited supervision; work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
  • May manage a functional area or may be a corporate‑wide authority in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others and acting as a role model.
  • Supports recruitment and people management decisions.
  • Teaches and coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff.
  • Monitors and controls department expenses, schedules and progress.
  • Approves and monitors overtime and reports on variance to project budgets.

Qualifications

• MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry
• Typically requires supervisory experience and understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety
• Ability to affectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc) and inspire and motivate a team
• Ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution and to executive the schedule requirements within a team environment
• Effective communication skills with proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation
• Possesses expert knowledge in more than one specialised field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines in the function.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and specifications, engineering and construction practices
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in scope definition
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
• Experience in flare networks, produced water systems, firewater systems, and prior exposure to refinery environments would be a strong advantage.
• Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a good understanding of other Wood business offerings and ability to network and connect internal stakeholders.

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.