Lead Operations Engineer — Global Energy Projects (Dubai)

John Wood Group PLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer for its Dubai office. This role involves ensuring the quality and integrity of projects while managing advanced operations and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise and will be required to travel around 50% of the time to the MEAC region. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise to support and guide teams.
• Experience with advanced operations and maintenance activities.
• Ability to enforce agency quality and integrity standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and integrity of all assigned projects.
• Perform complex assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Guide teams in resolving operational challenges.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Operations and maintenance

Job description

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer for its Dubai office. This role involves ensuring the quality and integrity of projects while managing advanced operations and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise and will be required to travel around 50% of the time to the MEAC region. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and ongoing professional development opportunities.