Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer

WOODplc

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 540,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive remuneration

Medical Insurance

Life & Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer in Abu Dhabi to ensure facilities, systems, personnel and processes are prepared for safe, efficient start-up and operations on high-profile projects.

The role bridges project delivery and asset operations, requiring 15+ years in Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM, strong OR&A expertise, and hands-on experience with CMMS, PSSR and commissioning. You will lead readiness activities across design, construction, commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

Degree in related discipline.
15+ years in Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects.
At least 5+ years in a supervisory preservation role.
Experience on major CAPEX projects (ADNOC or equivalent operators preferred).
Strong understanding of operations readiness frameworks.
Familiarity with PSSR processes.
CMMS and commissioning systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Operations Readiness & Assurance Plan.
Define readiness criteria aligned with ADNOC standards and project objectives.
People readiness, process readiness, systems and asset readiness.
Coordinate OR&A stage gate reviews (e.g., FEL, detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, start-up).
Verify readiness before progression to the next project phase.
Provide operational feedback on accessibility, maintainability, spare parts strategy, control philosophy.
Produce operating procedures and SIMOPS plans; ensure documentation is complete and aligned with ADNOC standards.
Train and assess competency of operations personnel; coordinate training and simulations if applicable.
Interface with commissioning and start-up teams to validate system readiness and handover.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Coordination & stakeholder management

Safety-focused culture

Effective communication across teams

Structured problem-solving

Multicultural EPCM experience

Education

Degree in related discipline

Tools

CMMS

WinPCS

ICAPS

GoTechnology

Job description

Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer to ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

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 organisation 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’ service 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

Job Objective

To ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations, by implementing structured Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) processes across all project phases. This role bridges project delivery and asset operations, ensuring seamless handover to ADNOC Operations.

Responsibilities

Support development and implementation of the Operations Readiness & Assurance Plan
Define readiness criteria aligned with ADNOC standards and project objectives
People readiness
Process readiness
Systems and asset readiness

2. Assurance & Stage Gate Reviews

Coordinate and participate in OR&A stage gate reviews (e.g., FEL, detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, start-up)
Verify readiness against defined criteria before progression to next project phase
Conduct readiness assessments, audits, and assurance reviews

3. Operational Input into Design

Ensure operability, maintainability, and safety are embedded during design by:
Reviewing P&IDs, HAZOP/HAZID outcomes
Participating in design reviews and constructability assessments

Provide operational feedback on:

Accessibility
Maintainability
Spare parts strategy
Control philosophy

4. Procedures & Documentation ReadinessCoordinate development and validation of:

Operating procedures (normal, start-up, shutdown, emergency)Maintenance procedures
SIMOPS plans

Ensure all documentation is complete, approved, and aligned with ADNOC operational standards

5. Training & Competency Assurance

Produce development of training plans and competency frameworks for operations personnel. Coordinate:

Classroom and on-the-job training during commissioning phase
Vendor training sessions
Simulator-based training (if applicable)
Verify workforce readiness prior to start-up

6. Systems & Asset Readiness

Ensure all systems are:

Mechanically complete
Spearhead Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews - PSSRs
Commissioned and tested
Validated and ready for safe operation

Track readiness using systems such as:

Completions Management Systems (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS, GoTechnology)
Support system handover and acceptance

7. Interface with Commissioning & Start-Up

Work closely with Commissioning and Start-Up teams to:

Validate system readiness
Ensure smooth transition from project to operations
Pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
Start-up planning and execution
Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation measures are in place
Maintain OR&A risk registers and action trackers

Ensure compliance with:

ADNOC HSE standards
International best practices

9. Stakeholder Coordination

Interface with:

ADNOC Operations teams
Construction and commissioning teams

Act as a key link between project execution and end-user operations

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

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.

Expected:

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in related discipline
Minimum 15 years in Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects
At least 5+ years in a supervisory preservation role
Experience on major CAPEX projects (ADNOC or equivalent operators preferred)

Strong understanding of:

Operations readiness frameworks
Commissioning and start-up processes
Computerised Maintenance Mannagement Systems - CMMS

Familiarity with:

PSSR processes
Completions & commissioning systems (WinPCS, ICAPS and or GoTechnology)

Ability to interpret:

Key Skills

Strong analytical and assurance mindset
Excellent coordination and stakeholder management
Possesses a robust safety culture
Effective communication across technical and operations teams
Detail-oriented with structured problem-solving approach
Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural EPCM environments

About Us

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.

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