PMC Senior Piping Engineer

John Wood Group PLC

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

46 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Piping Engineer in Abu Dhabi to oversee all piping activities across design, procurement, construction and commissioning for major energy projects.

You will lead technical deliverables, verify code compliance, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to optimize safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
15+ years of piping engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Energy, or Industrial projects.
PMC/EPC/Owner's Engineer/Operator experience on large projects.
Strong knowledge of codes and standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME VIII, API, ASTM, ANSI, ISO, NACE).
Experience in piping design, layout, materials, and stress analysis.
Proficiency in CAESAR II, PDMS, E3D, SP3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, MS Office.
Understanding of pipe supports, flexibility, and vibration.
Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, vendor documents, and contractor submissions.

Responsibilities

Review and approve piping deliverables including layouts, P&IDs, isometrics, material specs and support drawings.
Ensure piping designs comply with project requirements, codes, standards, and regulations.
Provide technical leadership to EPC contractors, consultants and project teams.
Review piping stress analysis and verify adequacy of flexibility and supports.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and value engineering workshops.
Review and approve piping material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documents.
Ensure proper selection of piping materials, valves, fittings, gaskets, and special components.
Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of piping deliverables per schedules.
Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction and installation.

Skills

Piping engineering

Code compliance

Project leadership

Piping stress analysis

Vendor documents review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

PDMS

E3D

SP3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Piping Engineer having a proven track record in overseeing and managing all piping engineering activities during the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, energy, or infrastructure projects. The role ensures that piping systems are designed and executed in compliance with project specifications, international codes and standards, safety requirements, budget, and schedule objectives 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:

Ensure all piping engineering activities are executed in compliance with project specifications, international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical leadership and oversight of EPC contractor piping engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
Optimize piping system layouts to achieve safe, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective plant operation.
Verify the adequacy of piping materials, wall thicknesses, valve selections, and support systems for operational and design conditions.

Responsibilities

Review and approve piping engineering deliverables, including piping layouts, P&IDs, isometric drawings, material specifications, and piping support drawings.
Ensure piping designs comply with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to EPC contractors, consultants, and project engineering teams.
Review piping stress analysis reports and verify the adequacy of piping flexibility and support systems.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to resolve interface issues.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, constructability reviews, and value engineering workshops.
Review and approve piping material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documentation.
Ensure proper selection of piping materials, valves, fittings, gaskets, and special piping components.
Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely completion of piping deliverables in accordance with project schedules.
Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, and installation activities.
Review and resolve technical queries, field engineering issues, and requests for information (RFIs).
Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.
Witness critical inspections, hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, and other piping system tests.

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 Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in piping engineering within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Energy, or Industrial projects.
Proven experience working in PMC (Project Management Consultancy), EPC, Owner's Engineer, or Operator environments on large-scale projects.
Strong knowledge of international codes and standards such as ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API, ASTM, ANSI, ISO, and NACE.
Experience in piping design, piping layout development, material selection, and piping stress analysis.
Proficiency in industry-standard software such as CAESAR II, PDMS, E3D, SP3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, and MS Office.
Thorough understanding of pipe support design, flexibility analysis, and vibration assessment.
Experience in reviewing and approving engineering deliverables, vendor documents, and contractor submissions.
Strong knowledge of fabrication, construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of piping systems.

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.

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