PMC Lead Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Professional Development

Job summary

John Wood Group PLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Lead Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer. You will ensure facilities and processes are ready for safe and efficient operations, implementing structured Operations Readiness processes across project phases.

This role involves a focus on managing client relationships and bridging project delivery with asset operations. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing structured Operations Readiness & Assurance processes.
• Expertise in managing client relationships in energy sector projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and asset operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities and systems are ready for safe operations.
• Implement Operations Readiness & Assurance processes across project phases.
• Bridge project delivery and asset operations for seamless handover.

Skills

Operations Readiness & Assurance processes

Project delivery

Consulting and engineering experience

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead 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.

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.