PMC Specialist Site Interface (Operation)

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Site Interface (Operation) to bridge project teams and operations for high-profile energy projects in the UAE.

You will ensure safe execution, operational readiness, and smooth handovers of facilities to operations, coordinating with construction, commissioning, and operations personnel on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, offshore, petrochemical, or large industrial projects.
• Experience in operations, commissioning, start-up, brownfield modifications, or project interface management.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and operational procedures.
• Experience coordinating between operations, construction, commissioning, and project teams.
• Good understanding of facility handover, operational readiness, and risk management processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between the project team, construction contractors, and operations personnel.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure alignment between project execution and operational requirements.
• Facilitate operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Review and resolve site interface issues, risks, and conflicts impacting operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, permit-to-work, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, and brownfield modification activities where applicable.
• Support stakeholder communication and progress reporting.
• Participate in site inspections, walkdowns, and readiness reviews.
• Ensure all project deliverables, documentation, and training requirements are completed before handover.
• Promote safe and efficient integration of new facilities into ongoing operations.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Site Interface (Operation) with a proven track record in acting as the key liaison between the project/construction team and operations team, ensuring smooth coordination of site activities, operational readiness, permit compliance, safety requirements, and efficient handover of facilities from project execution to operations 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 coordinate and integrate project activities with site operations, ensuring safe execution, operational readiness, effective stakeholder communication, and smooth transition and handover of facilities to the operations team.

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:

• Act as the primary interface between the project team, construction contractors, and operations personnel.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure alignment between project execution and operational requirements.
• Facilitate operational readiness, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Review and resolve site interface issues, risks, and conflicts impacting operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, permit-to-work, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, and brownfield modification activities where applicable.
• Support stakeholder communication and progress reporting.
• Participate in site inspections, walkdowns, and readiness reviews.
• Ensure all project deliverables, documentation, and training requirements are completed before handover.
• Promote safe and efficient integration of new facilities into ongoing operations.

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 engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, offshore, petrochemical, or large industrial projects.
• Experience in operations, commissioning, start-up, brownfield modifications, or project interface management.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and operational procedures.
• Experience coordinating between operations, construction, commissioning, and project teams.
• Good understanding of facility handover, operational readiness, and risk management processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with offshore and/or onshore production facilities is often preferred.