Graduate Tech Safety Engineer

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Tech Safety Engineer for their UAE Business Unit. This full-time role, based in Sharjah, involves managing engineering tasks, preparing safety deliverables, and coordinating with project teams to ensure compliance in oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate holds an MSc/BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and is fluent in English and Arabic. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Group life and personal accident insurance

Employee share plan

Long‑service awards

Qualifications

• MSc / BE / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree from a recognised university.
• Familiar with fundamentals of process safety engineering design and analysis.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Assume sole responsibility for assigned engineering tasks.
• Carry out technical safety work within a project team.
• Prepare process safety deliverables ensuring compliance with codes.

Skills

Process safety engineering fundamentals

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Fluency in English and Arabic

Education

MSc / BE / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting recent engineering graduates for the Graduate Tech Safety Engineer – UAE National to join its UAE Business Unit and Engineering team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full‑time, office‑based role with travel requirements.

Key Objectives / Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Lead Discipline Engineer, assume sole responsibility for assigned engineering tasks.
• Carry out technical safety discipline work within a project team, supporting field development of oil & gas production facilities.
• Prepare process safety deliverables for an oil and gas project, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering codes and client policies.
• Ensure all work is completed to quality standards and delivered according to the project schedule.
• Promote safe behaviour at all times.
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Lead / Senior Discipline Engineers.
• Co‑ordinate with other disciplines during design development, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up.
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to technical safety engineering design.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with employee networks providing all staff with a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to align with market rates.
• Commitment to continued professional development, with tailored development plans.
• Global connections – join experts worldwide who shape industry standards.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance – the company provides life assurance cover.
• Employee share plan – opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching.
• Long‑service awards – recognition at 5‑year milestones.

Projects and Clients

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator in delivering a portfolio of onshore capital projects through engineering, project management, EPC contract management and supply chain, construction and commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects include both greenfield and brownfield modifications and the integration of low‑carbon solutions to support the client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

Qualifications / Expectations

• MSc / BE / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree from a recognised university.
• Familiar with fundamentals of process safety engineering design and analysis.
• Clear communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and self‑reliant.
• Problem solver.
• Open analytical thinker and innovator.
• Willingness to share knowledge and support others.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office).

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We offer 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 race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.