Lead Project Engineer - Shutdown

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Project Engineer in Abu Dhabi to oversee end-to-end package delivery. The role involves ensuring compliance with project requirements and alignment with Return-to-Service dates. Responsibilities include managing post-order execution and coordinating vendor documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 15+ years in EPC/EPCM environments. Strong knowledge of logistics and vendor processes is essential, along with excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in package delivery within EPC/EPCM environments.
• Experience in ADNOC shutdown and familiarity with QA/QC standards, inspection protocols, and international codes.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and complex interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-order execution of engineered packages ensuring timely delivery.
• Control vendor documentation, logistics coordination, and inspections.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary review of vendor documents and ensure timely submission.

Skills

Vendor documentation processes

Manufacturing workflows

Logistics and Incoterms

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Risk management

Progress tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical)

Job description

Role Overview

Lead Project Engineer – Shutdown – responsible for end‑to‑end package delivery ensuring compliance with contractual, diagnostic and project requirements and alignment with Return‑to‑Service (ROS) dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post‑order execution of engineered packages, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with ROS dates.
• Control vendor documentation, manufacturing progress monitoring, logistics coordination, technical issue resolution, and inspections.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary review of vendor documents (engineering, QA/QC, HSE) and ensure timely submission and approval.
• Track manufacturing progress through expediting reports and factory visits, validate against milestones, and certify payment.
• Develop and monitor delivery schedules, coordinate packing, shipping, customs clearance, Incoterms compliance, and logistics requirements.
• Resolve technical and quality issues in collaboration with engineering, QA/QC, and client teams and ensure timely implementation.
• Manage pre‑inspection meetings, FAT coordination, punch‑list closure and ensure packages meet ROS compliance.
• Maintain transparent communication on delivery status, risks and mitigation plans through expediting reports.
• Evaluate vendor performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical).
• 15+ years of experience in package delivery within EPC/EPCM environments.
• Strong knowledge of vendor documentation processes, manufacturing workflows, logistics and Incoterms.
• Experience in ADNOC shutdown and familiarity with QA/QC standards, inspection protocols, and international codes.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and complex interfaces.
• Proficiency in progress tracking and reporting tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and risk‑management capabilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

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.