OR&A Operations Readiness PM/PMC Lead

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Manager / A Operations Readiness for ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi. The role is full-time at the client office, leading planning, coordination and execution of operational readiness and transition-to-operations across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with EPC, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and vendors to ensure readiness of facilities, systems, procedures, training and documentation for safe start-up and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or related).
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 20+ years of experience in major capital projects.
• Minimum 8 years in Operational Readiness or Transition to Operations.
• Experience within PMC or Owner’s Engineer organizations.
• Experience on EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Mining, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Utilities projects.
• Proven experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and facility handover.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all operational readiness and transition-to-operations activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate readiness activities supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up; ensure Operations personnel are involved.
• Develop OR strategy, milestones and criteria aligned with project schedule.
• Monitor OR progress and report status to project leadership.
• Represent Operations during project execution and incorporate operational requirements into engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Verify readiness, handover, and acceptance criteria; ensure procedures and manuals are prepared.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or related discipline)

Master’s degree

20+ years of experience in major capital projects

8+ years in Operational Readiness or Transition to Operations

Experience within PMC or Owner’s Engineer organizations

Experience on EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Mining, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Utilities projects

Proven experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and facility handover

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Manager / A Operations Readiness for ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi. The role is full-time at the client office, leading planning, coordination and execution of operational readiness and transition-to-operations across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with EPC, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and vendors to ensure readiness of facilities, systems, procedures, training and documentation for safe start-up and ongoing operations.