Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static)

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

Job summary

A global consulting and engineering leader is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in oil & gas projects, with strong skills in technical leadership, problem-solving, and team management. This full-time role offers opportunities for business trips and participation in significant engineering tasks within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• At least five (5) years in a similar position.
• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned scopes of work.
• Provide discipline expertise to the business.
• Support and supervise task delegation to the team.
• Use technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments.
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Team management

Communication skills

Project planning

Education

B.Sc. or equivalent degree in Engineering

Tools

Relevant engineering software

Job description

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.

Role location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned scopes of work
• Provide discipline expertise to the business
• Support and supervise task delegation to the team
• Use technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce deliverables, including solving complex problems
• Typically serve as a primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity
• Perform engineering tasks representing a significant portion of a larger project; select engineering techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations
• Apply mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments with scope for coordination of difficult tasks
• Apply specific area(s) of expertise in the own discipline
• In consultancy contexts, review and manage complex projects within area of expertise or multidisciplinary in nature

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
• Direct preparation of documentation for assigned projects
• Ensure successful completion of the assigned project/phase within budgeted time and cost constraints
• Participate in defining engineering approaches and in planning and scheduling work
• Evaluate problems, organize investigations and establish performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
• Check engineering calculations and drawings against industry codes and standards; assist with developing less senior technical professionals
• Adhere to relevant discipline procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
• Perform complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
• Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops
• Organize and actively participate in design reviews

Providing discipline expertise

• Develop innovative solutions and use professional judgment to select technical strategic options
• Modify established guidelines when necessary and apply criteria in new ways
• Function as a technical leader or significant contributor to major complex problems
• Produce innovative ideas and solve problems requiring new approaches
• Apply engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking to formulate results
• Develop unique solutions for complex technical problems
• Anticipate problems and solve complex issues using creative thinking and resources
• Understand customer needs and apply technical solutions to meet goals
• Provide technical input and support to proposals as required

Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team

• May supervise a small workgroup or provide guidance in area of specialization
• Assist in managerial tasks: assigning tasks, planning and coordinating engineering work, preparing scopes, schedules and budgets, attending project meetings
• Discuss priorities with senior engineers; agree on resources and implications
• Approve work schedules and advise on resource needs
• Coordinate activities of engineering and design groups on small projects
• May manage one or more small projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources and risk
• Provide HSSE leadership and ensure safety requirements are followed

Working Relationships

• Internal: develop productive relationships across projects, offices and regions; promote discipline knowledge sharing
• External: maintain awareness of external stakeholders and build relationships with customers

Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority

• Work is assigned within broad guidelines; unusual matters referred to senior authority
• Actions and decisions influence technical, operational and financial results of projects
• No direct reports but serves as a technical resource
• May supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers
• Accountable for own targets
• Overall performance is reviewed

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you don’t match every statement below but have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed, we encourage you to apply.

Expected

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in a similar position

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
• Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to guide and direct project teams, manage and mentor professional engineering specialists
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Professional level of ability in applying standards, processes and procedures
• Professional knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Technically competent in own discipline and committed to professional development
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory framework, legislation changes and industry developments
• Applies mature professional judgment to assignments with unusual demands
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced engineering knowledge to improve designs
• Proven skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
• Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
• Broad understanding of Wood business offerings

Personal attributes

• Solutions-oriented and creative, with a focus on delivering quality solutions
• Clear verbal and written communicator
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Committed to continuous professional development
• High safety awareness in daily work
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Integrity, strong work ethic and dependability
• Adaptable and flexible to changing project needs

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.

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 race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.