PMC Site Coordinator (Permits)

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies team in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced PMC Permit Coordinator with a proven track record in oil and gas onshore projects. You will supervise the Permit to Work (PTW) system and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil and gas onshore projects, including at least 5 years as a PTW Issuer / Area Authority, with ADNOC Onshore

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in oil & gas onshore projects
• At least 5 years’ experience as Permit Issuer / Area Authority
• Strong experience on ADNOC Onshore projects is mandatory
• ADNOC Permit to Work (PTW) Issuer / Area Authority Certification
• IOSH / NEBOSH (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Supervise the issuance, monitoring, and closure of work permits
• Ensure permits are issued in accordance with ADNOC PTW procedures and project HSE requirements
• Verify that all required risk assessments, method statements, and safety documents are attached before permit approval
• Maintain strict control over SIMOPS activities
• Coordinate with construction, operations, HSE, and contractor teams before permit issuance
• Conduct site verification to confirm work conditions match permit requirements
• Ensure conflicting permits or hazardous activities are identified and controlled
• Ensure all activities comply with ADNOC HSE standards, PTW procedures, and safety regulations
• Verify isolation certificates, gas testing results, and safety precautions before issuing permits
• Stop work if unsafe conditions are identified
• Supervise the permit office operations and ensure proper documentation control
• Maintain permit registers, logs, and records for auditing purposes
• Monitor permit validity and ensure timely suspension, extension, or cancellation
• Conduct regular worksite inspections to ensure work is performed as per permit conditions
• Monitor high-risk activities such as: Hot work, Confined space entry, Excavation, Lifting operations, Electrical isolation
• Provide PTW system training and guidance to contractors and project personnel
• Support the implementation of ADNOC HSE policies and safe work practices
• Prepare daily permit reports and activity logs
• Report permit violations, safety issues, and incidents to the HSE Manager

Skills

Permit to Work

HSE Management

Construction Coordination

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ADNOC PTW

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Permit Coordinator with a proven track record in in the Oil and Gas Engineering industry.

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:

To supervise and control the Permit to Work (PTW) system ensuring all work activities on site are authorized, risk-assessed, and executed safely in compliance with ADNOC HSE standards, project procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the issuance, monitoring, and closure of work permits for all construction and maintenance activities
• Ensure permits are issued in accordance with ADNOC PTW procedures and project HSE requirements
• Verify that all required risk assessments, method statements, and safety documents are attached before permit approval
• Maintain strict control over simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) activities
• Coordinate with construction, operations, HSE, and contractor teams before permit issuance
• Conduct site verification to confirm work conditions match permit requirements
• Ensure conflicting permits or hazardous activities are identified and controlled
• Ensure all activities comply with ADNOC HSE standards, PTW procedures, and safety regulations
• Verify isolation certificates, gas testing results, and safety precautions before issuing permitsStop work if unsafe conditions are identified
• Supervise the permit office operations and ensure proper documentation control
• Maintain permit registers, logs, and records for auditing purposes
• Monitor permit validity and ensure timely suspension, extension, or cancellation
• Conduct regular worksite inspections to ensure work is performed as per permit conditions
• Monitor high-risk activities such as: Hot work, Confined space entry, Excavatio, Lifting operations, Electrical isolation
• Provide PTW system training and guidance to contractors and project personnel
• Support the implementation of ADNOC HSE policies and safe work practices
• Prepare daily permit reports and activity logs
• Report permit violations, safety issues, and incidents to the HSE Manager

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 Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)
• Minimum10 yearsof experience in oil & gas onshore projects
• At least5 years’ experience as Permit Issuer / Area Authority
• Strong experience onADNOC Onshore projectsis mandatory
• ADNOCPermit to Work (PTW) Issuer / Area Authority Certification
• IOSH / NEBOSH (preferred)

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.