PMC Senior Electrical Engineer - Construction

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Continued Professional Development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Electrical Engineer - Construction to oversee electrical construction by EPC Contractors at site. You will ensure safe completions, alignment with drawings, specs and schedules, and support commissioning and handover for major energy projects.

The role requires extensive oil and gas EPC project experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 3 years in a Senior Engineer role.
• PMC experience on EPC brownfield field production upgrades is highly preferable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and formulate Construction Supervision, management, coordination and enforcement of the FEED/EPC scope.
• Supervise the FEED/EPC Contractor through commissioning and handover.
• Review construction/installation plans and ensure constructability.
• Ensure plans and procedures comply with EPC scope and safety requirements.
• Assist to manage fabrication works at EPC contractor facilities.
• Supervise EPC contractor and subcontractors per ADNOC policies.
• Maintain adherence to safety, quality and schedule requirements.
• Provide construction input to estimates and bid preparations.
• Coordinate with ADNOC operations and procurement as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in related discipline

Job description

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Electrical Engineer - Construction having a proven track record in overseeing and managing all electrical construction activities executed by EPC contractors at site. The role ensures that electrical installations are completed safely, according to approved engineering drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and construction schedules while supporting successful commissioning and project handover 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 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’ 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:

• Develop comprehensive project plans and detailed schedules to ensure timely completion
• Accurately estimate costs, control budgets, and implement value engineering to minimize expenses
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure safety compliance
• Ensure all construction activities meet industry standards and project specifications
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to align project goals
• Efficiently manage manpower, materials, and equipment throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers

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.

Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and formulate Construction Supervision, management, coordination, administration and strict enforcement of the Construction scope included as part of FEED/EPC Contract in line with Client's objective of progressing Work Order completion timely and to project schedule
• Supervision of the FEED/EPC Contractor from construction through commissioning and handing over of FEED/EPC works
• Review and provide input to the overall construction/installation plan, procedures and construction/installation requirements identified in the EPC Packages developed by FEED contractor to ensure efficient constructability
• Ensure the construction/installation plan, procedures and requirement developed by EPC contractor comply with the EPC Scope of Work intent and requirements.
• Assist to manage fabrication works at EPC contractor’s or EPC contractor's subcontractor’s fabrication facilities
• Supervise, monitor and inspect the work EPC contractor and EPC contractor’s subcontractors at the construction location (or place of manufacture where applicable) in accordance with ADNOC policy for supervision, quality assurance, control and inspection for the project.
• Maintain EPC contractor’s adherence to safety, quality and schedule requirements for construction.
• Inform ADNOC of Construction slippage and recommend corrective action(s) to be performed by EPC contractor
• Provide construction input to estimates as and when required
• Review design documents and provide constructability input to designs
• Undertake visits to facilities/sites to support the development of the construction activities, review designs and liaise with EPC Contractor or EPC Contractor’s Subcontractors
• Identify any Specialist Vendor Support, Tools and Equipment required to implement scope
• Interface with ADNOC Operations groups as & when necessary
• Taking part in site surveys and generation of reports where required
• Formulate Construction deliverables in line with Project procedures for content, and accuracy
• Assist with construction input to Bid preparation
• Development of Construction requirements for Bid estimates
• Thorough working knowledge of and experience of construction completion procedures & Pre-commissioning activities
• Involved in Effective Change Management
• Liaise closely with ADNOC PMT team on all aspects of design and technical data Coordinate & carry out required timely Constructability reviews, in line with Model progression
• Ensure the required Constructability Readiness reviews are addressed to suit the planned deliverables timing
• Liaise strongly with Procurement team for materials & equipment deliverables for alignment to the overall project schedules
• Coordinate with Project controls on the progress of work order issuance, and proposed completion dates
• Participate in HSE improvement activities, promoting HSE elements throughout construction development where ever possible
• Full working knowledge of construction activities in relation to the relevant discipline
• Ability to review engineering design drawings and challenge work content for any improvement / cost effective methodology that can be adopted without compromise to safety. Also to be able to challenge engineering detail for possible areas of where hot work can be reduced/minimised.

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 of Engineering in related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, being in a similar Senior Engineer role for at least 3 years
• PMC experience on EPC brownfield field production upgradation and modification of existing facilities projects is highly preferable