Mechanical / Piping Construction Workpack Engineer

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a skilled Mechanical / Piping Construction Workpack Engineer in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including significant offshore exposure, preferably in mega projects within the GCC. Responsibilities include preparing detailed work descriptions, managing construction work packs, collaborating with offshore teams, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Preferred five years of experience in GCC region.
• Experience in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Offshore experience required, ADNOC experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed work descriptions from scope and specifications.
• Ensure timely completion of construction work pack preparation.
• Provide assistance to offshore teams during execution phases.
• Monitor productivity, cost, and safety in construction.
• Mentor junior engineers on technical issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Offshore experience

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical / Piping Construction Workpack Engineer for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• 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
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

• Prepare full detailed description of the work required to be carried out from a given scope of work and specifications.
• Packs to include all site activities that need to be considered, Destruct, installation, inspection, site testing and commissioning and any specialists/vendors works etc.
• Prepare method statements, job cards with hours using DPE Norms and covering all jobs personnel employed for the tasks, and final acceptance sheets.
• Ensure all construction work pack preparation for offshore and onshore projects completed in a timely manner to meet project deadlines.
• Participate in constructability reviews and similar sessions as required.
• Provide assistance to offshore Construction team members as required during survey and execution phases of the work.
• Provide estimates for costs and schedules, propose construction installation options where installation could be easier.
• Monitor design deliverable dates and work pack progress.
• Review Project completed work packs and documentation on receipt from offshore/onshore, if necessary, arrange missing documentation to facilitate As-built process close out.
• Monitor the flow of all work with the objective of improving Construction team productivity, cost, schedule performance, and safety.
• Mentor other Mechanical/ Piping Workpack Engineers, providing valuable guidance on both technical and project related issues.

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of ten (10+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
• Must have experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects
• Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired.
• Experience of working in a multi‑project / multi‑disciplinary environment
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

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. 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 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.