PMC Lead Weight Control Engineer SPB

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a PMC Lead Weight Control Engineer (SPB) for offshore Gas Cap facilities in the UAE. You will establish and manage the Weight Control Plan, lead weight engineering across FEED to installation, and ensure CoG targets are met through accurate data and reporting.

Applicants bring 15+ years in instrumentation and control within oil and gas, with offshore project experience in the Middle East and proficiency in SPI/AVEVA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within oil and gas.
• Proven experience on ADNOC offshore projects or similar Middle East offshore developments preferred.
• Strong design engineering for offshore facilities including topsides, jackets and modules.
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems, SIS, fire & gas, and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Weight Control Management Plan for offshore facilities.
• Lead weight engineering activities across EPC/EPCM/PMC phases and verify CoG calculations.
• Maintain Weight Control Register and monitor weights of equipment, structure, piping, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure accurate weight inputs and reporting.
• Review EPC and vendor weight methodologies and perform weight reconciliation.

Skills

Weight control engineering

FEED experience

Offshore oil & gas

CoG calculations

3D model reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

AVEVA Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Weight Control Engineer (SPB) with extensive FEED experience on high-profile middle east projects.

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

Job Objective

• Establish and implement the project Weight Control Management Plan.
• Lead all weight engineering activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation phases.
• Ensure compliance with project weight and CoG targets.
• Develop and maintain weight control databases and reporting systems.
• Monitor weight growth trends and identify potential exceedances at an early stage.
• Implement mitigation measures to prevent weight and CoG deviations from approved limits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Weight Control Management Plan, procedures, and reporting systems for offshore Gas Cap facilities.
• Establish project weight budgets and monitor compliance throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Installation phases.
• Maintain the project Weight Control Register and ensure accurate tracking of equipment, structural steel, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom weights.
• Monitor weight growth trends and identify potential exceedances against approved weight allowances and contingency margins.
• Perform and review weight estimates, weight reports, load summaries, and weight reconciliation activities.
• Manage and verify Center of Gravity (CoG) calculations for offshore topsides, jackets, modules, and associated facilities.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes, design modifications, and vendor updates on overall weight and CoG.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom disciplines to ensure accurate weight inputs and reporting.
• Review and approve EPC Contractor and vendor weight control methodologies, calculations, and deliverables.
• Conduct periodic audits of contractor weight control systems to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support structural engineers by providing accurate weight data for structural analysis, transportation, lifting, and installation studies.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical assurance workshops.

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you dont 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 a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the oil and gas industry
• Proven experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or similar Middle East offshore developments is highly preferred
• Strong experience in detailed design engineering for offshore oil and gas facilities, including topsides, jackets, modules, platforms, and brownfield modifications
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation systems, control systems, safety instrumented systems, fire and gas systems, and industrial communication networks
• Proficiency in engineering tools and platforms such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AVEVA Instrumentation, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, and related design and document management systems
• Sound understanding of international codes and standards, including ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and relevant ADNOC engineering standards
• Experience with instrument sizing, control valve selection, shutdown systems, hazardous area requirements, and instrumentation installation practices
• Familiarity with SIL assessment, functional safety requirements, HAZOP, LOPA, and cause-and-effect development
• Strong coordination skills with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on multi-billion-dollar offshore projects
• Good communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience within a central engineering or shared services environment is an advantage.

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.

Job Details

Role Level: Executive-Level

Work Type: Full-Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Company Website: http://www.woodplc.com

Job Function: Engineering

Company Industry/Sector: Professional Services