Graduate Tech Safety Engineer - UAE National

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Graduate Tech Safety Engineer, an UAE National. This full-time role involves responsibilities such as conducting technical safety engineering tasks and preparing safety deliverables for oil & gas projects, while promoting a commitment to safety. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Chemical Engineering and are fluent in both English and Arabic. Competitive salary and various professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Professional development opportunities

Interesting projects

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering.
• Familiarity with process safety engineering fundamentals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and innovative thinker.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned engineering tasks.
• Conduct technical safety work in project teams.
• Prepare process safety deliverables for oil & gas projects.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of work.
• Promote safe behavior consistently.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during design and construction.

Skills

Process safety engineering design

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Safety commitment

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

Education

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

Job description

Role

Graduate Tech Safety Engineer – UAE National to join Wood's UAE Business Unit and Engineering Team in Sharjah, UAE. Full‑time office‑based role with travel requirement.

Key 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 the field development of oil & gas production facilities.
• Prepare process safety deliverables for a project in the oil and gas industry, ensuring they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule.
• Promote safe behaviour at all times.
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Lead / Senior Discipline Engineers.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre‑commissioning, and start‑up.
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to technical safety engineering design.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 its appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years of services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones.

Qualifications

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

EEO 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.