PMC Hook-up & Brownfield Manager

Wood; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 400.000 - 700.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Annual Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Wood is seeking an experienced Hook-Up and Brownfield Manager in the UAE to lead planning, coordination and execution of hook‑up, brownfield modifications and tie‑ins for major offshore or onshore projects. You will ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence while managing interfaces between client, EPC contractors and operations teams.

The role requires a proven track record in PMC/EPC/operator environments, strong leadership and deep knowledge of SIMOPS, LOTO and commissioning interfaces.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Civil) or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of oil and gas experience, with at least 8 years in hook‑up, brownfield, construction, commissioning or site management.
• Proven experience coordinating brownfield modifications, shutdowns, tie‑ins and hook‑up activities within a PMC, EPC or operator environment.
• Experience on live operating facilities (offshore or onshore), refineries or petrochemical plants.
• Strong knowledge of brownfield execution methodologies, constructability, work‑pack development and commissioning interfaces.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors and interfaces between construction, operations, maintenance, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Strong understanding of permit‑to‑work, SIMOPS, isolation management, LOTO, confined-space entry, hot work and other safety controls.
• Knowledge of international codes, standards, client specs and HSE requirements.
• Experience with shutdown and turnaround planning, tie‑in execution, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and handover.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions in an operational environment.
• Offshore certifications (BOSIET, H2S, offshore medical) may be required; Middle East project experience is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage all hook‑up, brownfield modification, tie‑in and pre‑commissioning activities per project scope, schedule, budget and execution strategy.
• Serve as the primary PMC focal point for hook‑up and brownfield activities among client, EPC contractor, operations, engineering, commissioning and site management.
• Ensure full HSE compliance with live‑plant safety, SIMOPS, isolation management and worksite control.
• Supervise contractor performance and ensure work aligns with drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments and quality requirements.
• Coordinate brownfield surveys, site verification, constructability reviews, temporary works, modifications and system reinstatement.
• Develop and maintain detailed hook‑up and brownfield execution plans, work packs, schedules and interfaces.
• Review and approve method statements, JSA, lifting plans, isolation plans, permitting and construction procedures.
• Coordinate shutdowns/turnarounds and tie‑ins within approved windows; manage interfaces with operations and facilities.
• Manage interfaces between new facilities and existing assets (operations, maintenance, engineering, commissioning).
• Ensure effective permit‑to‑work, lockout/tagout, gas testing and energy isolation controls.
• Monitor progress, productivity, materials and resources; address constraints with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering/procurement to resolve technical queries and field modifications.
• Ensure punch lists, system completion, testing, handover dossiers and as‑built documentation are completed.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Coordination

Stakeholder management

SIMOPS

Live plant safety

HSE compliance

Offshore experience

Decision making under pressure

Multi-disciplinary interfacing

Site management

Formazione

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hook-Up and Brownfield Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinates construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hook-Up and Brownfield Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinates construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards 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 decarbonisation 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 renumeration 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

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

The PMC Hook-Up and Brownfield Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all hook‑up, brownfield modification, tie‑in, and commissioning support activities for a major offshore or onshore project under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The role ensures that brownfield works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client specifications, approved engineering documents, regulatory requirements, operational constraints, and project objectives, while minimizing disruption to existing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all hook-up, brownfield modification, tie‑in, and pre‑commissioning activities in accordance with the approved project scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy


• Act as the primary PMC focal point for hook‑up and brownfield activities between the client, EPC contractor, operations team, engineering disciplines, commissioning team, and site management


• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, policies, procedures, and client requirements, with particular emphasis on live‑plant safety, SIMOPS, isolation management, and worksite control


• Supervise and monitor contractor performance, ensuring that all work is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, and quality requirements


• Coordinate brownfield surveys, site verification, constructability reviews, temporary works, demolition, modifications, equipment installation, piping tie‑ins, electrical and instrumentation works, and system reinstatement


• Develop and maintain detailed hook‑up and brownfield execution plans, work packs, schedules, resource plans, and interface registers


• Review and approve method statements, job safety analyses, lifting plans, isolation plans, tie‑in packages, work permits, and construction procedures


• Coordinate shutdown, turnaround, and tie‑in activities, ensuring effective planning and execution within approved operational windows


• Manage interfaces between new facilities and existing assets, including operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, commissioning, and start‑up teams


• Ensure effective implementation of permit‑to‑work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, gas testing, energy isolation, and SIMOPS controls


• Monitor progress, productivity, manpower, materials, equipment, and work‑front availability, identifying constraints and implementing corrective actions


• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to resolve technical queries, material shortages, design changes, and field modifications


• Ensure proper management of punch lists, system completion, testing, reinstatement, handover dossiers, as‑built documentation, and close‑out activities


• Identify project risks and potential operational impacts, develop mitigation measures, and expedite critical issues to senior management and the client


• Provide regular progress reports, forecasts, performance updates, and recovery plans to project leadership and stakeholders


• Promote a strong safety, quality, and operational discipline culture across all contractors and project teams

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, or a related discipline


• Minimum 20 years of experience in oil and gas projects, with at least 8 years in hook‑up, brownfield, construction, commissioning, or site management roles


• Proven experience managing brownfield modifications, shutdowns, tie‑ins, and hook‑up activities within a PMC, EPC, or operator environment


• Extensive experience working on live operating facilities, offshore platforms, terminals, refineries, petrochemical plants, or other complex industrial assets


• Strong knowledge of brownfield execution methodologies, constructability, work‑pack development, system completion, and commissioning interfaces


• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors and managing interfaces between construction, operations, maintenance, engineering, and commissioning teams


• Strong understanding of permit‑to‑work systems, SIMOPS, isolation management, LOTO, confined‑space entry, hot work, and other brownfield safety controls


• Knowledge of international codes, standards, client specifications, and HSE requirements applicable to oil and gas construction and modification projects


• Experience with shutdown and turnaround planning, tie‑in execution, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and facility handover


• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to work under high‑pressure conditions, manage competing priorities, and make timely decisions in an operational environment


• Offshore certifications such as BOSIET, H2S, and valid offshore medical may be required for offshore assignments


• Experience in Middle East projects and familiarity with major operator standards is an advantage

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.