Senior Technical Safety Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wood is recruiting for a PMC HSE Design Technical Safety Specialist to support the ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, serving to provide expertise in Technical Safety and ensure design compliance with ADNOC standards across EPC collaborations.

The successful candidate will lead technical reviews, coordinate with IPMT and contractor teams, and contribute to design optimization while supporting installation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas upstream offshore.
• PMC experience is highly preferable.
• Experience on large projects in Middle East / GCC with major clients is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in all Technical Safety matters
• Ensure design and engineering compliance with ADNOC codes and standards
• Coordinate Technical Safety design with EPC Contractor within project timelines
• Collaborate with IPMT, EPC Contractor, and ADNOC interfaces to resolve issues
• Perform regular technical reviews of Safety deliverables
• Lead integration and coordination of the Technical Safety team
• Review and approve Safety design work for compliance
• Contribute to design option analysis and optimization
• Support equipment sizing and selection discussions
• Ensure facilities meet environment and health guidelines
• Optimize utilization of existing facilities for new projects
• Participate in layout/model/design reviews and workshops
• Provide technical assistance to other disciplines
• Coordinate technical reviews and bid/perform evaluations
• Assist during installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning
• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader and Engineering Manager
• Interface with various departments and contractor teams

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for PMC HSE Design Technical Safety Specialist role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

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:

Job Objective

• Provide expertise in all Technical Safety matters

• Ensure design and engineering compliance with relevant codes and ADNOC standards

• Coordinate, Monitor and handle Technical Safety design and engineering with EPC Contractor as per project expectation and complete the same within the time frame

• Work with other discipline engineers within IPMT, EPC Contractor, ADNOC Engineering / Operation / Site Interface to resolve technical issues and ensure quality Discipline Engineering execution and integrity etc.

• Perform regular and timely technical reviews of Technical Safety deliverables developed by engineering consultants/contractors, ensuring design quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integration of overall Technical Safety team. Overall coordination within IPMT Technical Safety Team

• Ensure quality Technical Safety Engineering Consultant’s & EPC Contractor’s Technical Safety design activities

• Review and approval of Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor’s work and ensure compliance with ADNOC project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices

• Coordinate the required engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models. Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to design optimization and validation.

• Participate in teams for equipment sizing / equipment selection considering optimization and standardization.

• Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects.

• Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects.

• Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.

• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.

• Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.

• Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning & commissioning

• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization

• Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department

• Interface regularly with Contractor’s Engineering and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required

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 of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry upstream offshore industry working for competitors’ organization such as Kent, KBR, Worley, Petrofac, Saipem
• PMC experience is high preferable
• Large projects experience is must. Middle East / GCC experience on projects with Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, PDO, etc. is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems