Senior Piping Engineer

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to oversee design, operation, and compliance of rotating equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the oil and gas sector with a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years in an engineering design role. Competitive remuneration and diverse working environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and previous track record of successfully working in PMC team.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective communication within the EPC Contractors Engineering team.
• Provide technical leadership and decision making for Piping engineering work.
• Monitor compliance with competence standards.

Skills

Overseeing the design and operation of rotating equipment

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering

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 piping Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions : UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities :

Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement

Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework

Monitor compliance with competence standards

Participate in incident investigations as required

Set performance expectations for direct reports

Actively maintaining own competence and continuous development

Provide discipline support to the business

Ensuring learning opportunities are captured and realized

Knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation

Proficient in scope definition

Promote effective communication and challenge within the EPC Contractors Engineering team in order to foster the production of safe, cost effective, fit for purpose and constructible Piping designs

Provide technical leadership and decision making for Piping engineering work carried out by the EPC contractors

To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary

To provide technical assistance, direction, and support during the construction and installation activities

To liaise and report to the Client's Senior Management on Piping Engineering Progress and Issues

Trouble - shooting the Piping design, identifying and resolving issues with engineering and / or fabricator by raising and resolution of Site / Technical Queries

To attend daily / weekly engineering progress meetings and generate status reports as required

Management of Change process including review of proposals

Assist construction personnel with general technical queries and details

Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees

Provides resolution for technical Piping engineering problems, coordinates application of solutions

To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry

Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company

Demonstrated leadership experience and previous track record of successfully working in PMC team

Experience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred

Previous experience of working for Wood is strongly preferred

Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering

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.