PMC Specialist Digitalization Engineer

WOODplc

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

46 hours ago

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Group Life and Personal Accident保险

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Energy Transition Academy

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Job summary

Wood is seeking a Specialist Digitalization Engineer to lead digital engineering across offshore oil & gas projects. You will drive digitalization strategy, BIM, digital twins, data analytics, and system integrations to enhance project execution and lifecycle performance.

The role requires extensive offshore and PMC experience, with a focus on delivering scalable digital solutions and aligning with client digital standards. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications

Minimum 15+ years in Oil & Gas engineering with at least 8+ years in offshore projects.
Experience leading digital engineering teams within PMC/FEED/EPC environments.
ADNOC or similar operator experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the project's digitalization strategy.
Lead digital engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams.
Ensure alignment with client digital transformation objectives.
Establish digital workflows, standards, and governance.
Manage engineering data and document management systems.
Coordinate data exchange between EPC contractors and the client.
Lead Digital Twin solutions development and implementation.
Support BIM execution planning and model quality reviews.
Ensure integration of models with operational systems.

Skills

Digitalization leadership

Offshore project experience

Oil & Gas engineering

Tools

AVEVA

Hexagon SmartPlant

Bentley platforms

SAP

SCADA

DCS

GIS

Historian systems

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

The Specialist Digitalization Engineer is responsible for leading all digitalization related activities within a PMC organization for offshore oil & gas or renewable energy projects.

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’ 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

The PMC Specialist Digitalization Engineer is responsible for leading the digital engineering strategy, implementation, and integration for offshore oil & gas projects during FEED, EPC, commissioning, and handover phases. The role ensures the effective use of digital technologies, engineering information management systems, digital twins, BIM/3D models, data analytics, and smart asset solutions to improve project execution, operational efficiency, and lifecycle asset management.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the project's digitalization strategy.
Lead digital engineering activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ensure alignment with client digital transformation objectives.
Establish digital workflows, standards, and governance.
Manage engineering data and document management systems.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
Coordinate engineering data exchange between EPC contractors and the client.
Oversee metadata management and information lifecycle.
Lead the development and implementation of Digital Twin solutions.
Ensure integration of engineering models with operational systems.
Ensure clash detection and model quality.
Support BIM execution planning where applicable.
Review model maturity throughout project phases.

Systems Integration

Coordinate integration between:
- Engineering databases
- AVEVA solutions
- Hexagon SmartPlant applications
- Bentley platforms
- SAP
- ERP systems
- CMMS
- GIS
- SCADA
- DCS
- Historian systems

Data Analytics & Reporting

Develop engineering dashboards and KPIs.
Utilize Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent visualization tools.
Support predictive analytics initiatives.

Offshore Project Support

Support offshore construction and commissioning teams.
Support digital permit and inspection systems where applicable.
Participate in technical bid evaluations.
Ensure compliance with client digital specifications.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:
- ISO 19650
- ISO 55000
- ISO 15926
- Client digital standards
- Company procedures
Conduct digital maturity assessments.

Handover

Verify final engineering databases.
Ensure completeness of As-Built digital information.
Support operations readiness.

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:

Minimum 15+ years in Oil & Gas engineering atleast 8+ years in offshore projects.
Minimum years leading digital engineering teams.
PMC experience preferred.
Experience in FEED and EPC projects.
ADNOC or similar operator experience is advantageous.

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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