PMC OPS Engineer (Permit Issuer) – Site Based

HSE Information; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive renumeration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC OPS Engineer (Permit Issuer) – Site Based to manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system on site, ensuring that construction, commissioning and operations are authorized, risk-assessed and safe. You will review permits, verify LOTO, gas testing, and isolation requirements, and coordinate with Operations, Construction, HSE and contractors.

A strong PTW background in oil and gas is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Energy projects.
• Proven experience in Permit to Work (PTW) administration within construction, commissioning, start-up, or operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control the site Permit to Work (PTW) system for construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Review permit applications and ensure all required risk assessments, JSA/JHA, and supporting documents are complete before issuance.
• Issue, suspend, extend, and close work permits in accordance with project and operational procedures.
• Verify that isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), gas testing, and safety requirements are in place before authorizing work.
• Conduct site inspections to confirm worksite readiness and compliance with permit conditions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, HSE, and Contractors to manage daily permit activities.
• Monitor SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) and ensure potential conflicts and risks are identified and controlled.
• Maintain permit logs, records, and documentation in line with project requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, coordination meetings, and safety reviews related to permitted work.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Stop or suspend work when unsafe conditions or permit violations are identified.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities by ensuring safe work authorization processes.
• Provide guidance and training to personnel on PTW procedures and safe work practices.
• Report permit-related issues, incidents, and lessons learned to site management.

Skills

PTW administration

Site operations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC OPS Engineer (Permit Issuer) – Site Based with a proven track record in managing and controlling the Permit to Work (PTW) system at the project site, ensuring that construction, commissioning, and operational activities are carried out safely and in compliance with project HSE procedures and operational requirements for high-profile clients.

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 organization 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

Job Objective

To administer and control the Permit to Work (PTW) system at the site, ensuring that all construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activities are properly authorized, risk-assessed, and executed safely in compliance with project HSE requirements, operational procedures, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control the site Permit to Work (PTW) system for construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Review permit applications and ensure all required risk assessments, JSA/JHA, and supporting documents are complete before issuance.
• Issue, suspend, extend, and close work permits in accordance with project and operational procedures.
• Verify that isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), gas testing, and safety requirements are in place before authorizing work.
• Conduct site inspections to confirm worksite readiness and compliance with permit conditions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, HSE, and Contractors to manage daily permit activities.
• Monitor SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) and ensure potential conflicts and risks are identified and controlled.
• Maintain permit logs, records, and documentation in line with project requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, coordination meetings, and safety reviews related to permitted work.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Stop or suspend work when unsafe conditions or permit violations are identified.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities by ensuring safe work authorization processes.
• Provide guidance and training to personnel on PTW procedures and safe work practices.
• Report permit-related issues, incidents, and lessons learned to site management.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

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.

What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Energy projects.
• Proven experience in Permit to Work (PTW) administration within construction, commissioning, start-up, or operations environments