Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer

Wood; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer to work on complex Greenfield and Brownfield projects in Sharjah. This role requires strong engineering acumen with at least 15 years of Oil & Gas industry experience and proven leadership capabilities. You will manage engineering design deliverables and ensure compliance with industry standards. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Specialist knowledge of major mechanical equipment types.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical equipment design deliverables for compliance.
• Coordinate Mechanical team and report on project-related matters.
• Manage discipline work to required schedule and manpower allocation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Oil and Gas industry experience

Leadership and coordination

Knowledge of international codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Rotating Engineer to join our UAE business unit focusing on both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

This full‑time on‑site role is based in Sharjah, UAE and will require travel.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. The projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

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 organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to 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 their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones

Responsibilities

• Single‑point responsibility for all mechanical equipment engineering (such as static, rotating equipment) design deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
• Provide input to the preparation of Technical Work Practices (TWPs) and Standards
• Coordinate the Mechanical team and report to the Project or Engineering Manager on project‑related matters
• Support planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid/tendering as required.
• Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan and day‑to‑day supervision of discipline personnel on the project, including approval of timesheets, holiday approval and overtime approval where delegated.
• Manage and report progress of all Mechanical engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements including weekly and cumulative productivity.
• Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering/Project Manager
• Ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and undertake pre‑qualification of third parties
• Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors and OEM’s as required to conclude the project deliverables in accordance with the project scope and provide third‑party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required
• Define scope of work for third‑party sub‑contracts as required
• Prepare Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids
• Review Vendor Documents on Detailed Engineering Projects
• Provide input to EPC scope of work and EPC Tender Package for EXECUTE stage
• Coordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre‑commissioning, and start‑up to ensure there is no conflict within the overall engineering design
• Provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing
• Ensure compliance with management of change processes both technical and financial
• Provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to mechanical engineering and raise appropriate EQ’s/deviations
• Participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• Coordinate with the Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion whilst ensuring that the project is concluded within the boundary of the technical scope
• Take ownership for Risk Identification, Assessment, Mitigation, Monitoring and Close Out for the discipline
• Promote safe behaviour at all times
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within the department
• Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• A specialist and detailed knowledge of the major mechanical equipment types
• Thorough knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

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. https://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 the relevant governing laws.