Senior Commissioning Engineer - Preservation

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm located in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer – Preservation, to lead mechanical commissioning efforts. Responsibilities include coordinating preservation activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience in oil and gas and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Competitive remuneration

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning.
• Proven supervisory experience in a preservation/maintenance role.
• Ability to manage preservation/maintenance scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and inspect activities associated with Protection, Preservation and Maintenance.
• Lead mechanical commissioning technicians.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Reading and interpreting P&ID's, Piping Isometrics

Knowledge of rotating equipment

Project management skills

Written and oral English language communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Mechanical equipment

Electrical and instrumentation equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer - Preservation with a proven track record in overseeing the design, execution to maximize production efficiency and ensure operational safety.

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' 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

The key objectives for this role are :

• Developing strategies tailored to geological conditions to maximize production efficiency.
• Choosing and overseeing the deployment of tools like packers, perforating guns, and sand control systems.
• Collaborating with drilling engineers, geologists, and production teams to align completion strategies with overall project goals.
• Analyzing well data post-completion to assess productivity and implement interventions like well stimulation.
• Ensuring adherence to industry regulations and environmental standards throughout the completion process

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities :

Coordinating and inspecting all the activities associated with the Protection, Preservation and Maintenance of equipment until they are turned over to the Operations Team. An equipment Protection, Preservation and Maintenance Team (PP&M Team) will be assigned to the subject task and work under the guidance of this individual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employee must be able to see and read reports.
• Employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hand and fingers, reach with hands and arms.
• Employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers. Field Employees must be able to pass an audiometric test.
• Employee must be able to safely traverse stairs.
• Employee must be able to pass pa medical "Fit for Duty" physical and drug screen.
• Offshore employees must be able to pass HUET / METS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in this environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud (86 dcl). Employee must wear hearing protection when necessary.

The employee may occasionally be exposed to confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock or mechanical hazards.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

Supervise and lead mechanical commissioning technicians to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes mechanical technician oversight and assignment of duties.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB :

Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members. Commissioning Leads will receive assigned systems from the Commissioning Coordinator and deliver their assigned systems, with Commissioning team support, fully commissioned and operationally ready, to the Client Operations Team.

CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Be responsible for understanding and executing Wood's Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are necessary.

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.

Knowledge of :

Reading and interpreting P&ID's, Piping Isometrics and Production Flow Diagrams

Rotating equipment, mechanical equipment, electrical and instrumentation equipment

Operations and maintenance of production facilities

Report writing and records maintenance

Permit to Work System

Candidate must be able to manage and coordinate the preservation / maintenance scope of work.

Project management skills; cost, time and project scope

Occupational hazards, standard safety procedures and safe work practices

Education and Experience :

Proven background, typically 10 years minimum in Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a preservation or maintenance role. Proven Supervisory experience in a preservation / maintenance role in commissioning and construction projects. Proficient written and oral English language communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Electrical Certificate / Degree or Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Certificate / Degree (not required)

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.