Lead Interface Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 290,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced offshore drilling operations supervisor to provide engineering support for planning, preparation and review of drilling, completion and abandonment operations. Ensure safety, compliance and execution within the defined program and budget to meet Company objectives.

You will supervise offshore operations, manage rig activities, materials and logistics, and act as the main interface between offshore and onshore teams to ensure alignment with company goals.

Job description

The Role

You will be providing engineering support for planning, preparation and reviewing drilling & completion and abandonment operations. Assuring that all the operations are safely planned and executed, all well operations are prepared and executed within the defined and authorised program and budget to meet the Company's objective. Supervise the execution of well operations, assuring that operations conform to plans and are being carried out safely, efficiently, managing offshore manpower, rig, material supplies and stock, resolving difficulties which could otherwise delay well operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offshore operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards
• Ensure all well operations are safely executed in line with approved programs, budgets, and company objectives
• Manage rig activities, offshore personnel, materials, and logistics to prevent operational delays
• Provide engineering support for planning, preparation, and review of drilling, completion, and abandonment operations
• Act as the key interface between offshore operations and onshore teams to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Ensure contractor and service company performance meets contractual and operational expectations
• Maintain compliance with the Company Safety Management System and HSEQ standards
• Ensuretimely availability of personnel, equipment, and materials offshore
• Support internal and corporate audits where required

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.