Senior Technical Safety Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 367,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join their team in Sharjah, UAE. The role involves contributing to engineering excellence, providing technical expertise, and managing projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in brownfield oil and gas projects, with a strong background in GCC operations. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional development and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Specific experience in oil and gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region.
• Pre-FEED and FEED experience required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical delivery of engineering excellence.
• Provide discipline expertise and supervision.
• Manage small projects, overseeing cost, schedule, resources, and risk.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

B.Sc. or equivalent engineering degree

Tools

Relevant engineering software

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full‑time office‑based role with business trips.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business. The role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq and continues to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions through complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; our employee networks give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to align with market levels
• Commitment to continued professional development; tailored development plans
• Global connections: join experts worldwide and shape industry standards
• Medical Insurance: inpatient and outpatient care available when needed
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Employee Share Plan
• Long Service Award at 5‑year milestones

Key Objectives

• Contribute to the technical delivery of engineering excellence
• Execute assigned scopes of work
• Provide discipline expertise and supervision
• Apply technical knowledge to produce engineering deliverables
• Act as the primary discipline engineer or technical authority on projects of small to medium complexity

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work

• Participate as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
• Direct documentation preparation for assigned projects
• Ensure successful completion within budgeted time and cost constraints
• Define engineering approaches and plan schedule
• Evaluate problems, investigate and establish performance specifications
• Check engineering calculations and drawings per industry codes
• Assist less senior technical professionals and ensure compliance with procedures
• Participate in audits and incident investigations
• Perform complex engineering tasks related to major projects
• Participate in site visits, project reviews and design workshops

Providing Discipline Expertise

• Solve problems requiring new approaches or innovative uses of existing approaches
• Modify guidelines and devise new strategies as needed
• Serve as technical leader or major contributor to complex projects
• Apply creativity and professional judgment to formulate results based on standards and experience
• Develop unique solutions for complex technical problems and anticipate potential issues
• Provide technical input and support to proposals

Supporting and Supervising Task Delegation to Team

• Supervise a small work group of technical staff and provide coaching
• Perform managerial tasks such as task assignment, planning, scheduling and budgeting
• Coordinate engineering work, approve schedules and recommend additional resources
• Manage small projects, overseeing cost, schedule, resources and risk
• Provide HSSE leadership and ensure safety compliance

Working Relationships

Internal

• Build collaborative relationships across projects, offices and regions
• Engage with inter‑disciplinary community and promote knowledge sharing
• Persuade stakeholders to align on technical criteria and decisions
• Solicit managerial support for major projects

External

• Maintain relationships with industry bodies, academia and vendors
• Build and sustain relationships with customers
• Coach others on relationship management

Level of Influence & Decision‑Making Authority

• Work assigned within broad guidelines; complex matters refer to senior authority
• Influence technical, operational and financial outcomes of projects and departments
• Translate standards into practical actions
• May supervise teams but has no direct reports
• Accountable for personal targets and performance evaluations

Expected

• B.Sc. or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least 5 years in a similar role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Specific experience in oil and gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region (preferred)
• Pre‑FEED and FEED experience required
• Detailed Engineering experience preferred

Role‑Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Guide and mentor project teams, managing and motivating engineering specialists
• Identify issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial challenges
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Apply standards, processes and procedures at a professional level
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Continuous professional development in discipline
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory framework and industry developments
• Apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge to improve designs
• Strong persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication skills
• Experienced in project planning
• Understand Wood’s business units, functions and service offerings

Personal Attributes

• Solutions‑oriented, creative, with a rigorous approach to quality
• Compelling verbal and written communicator
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills; builds positive relationships
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, and committed to continuous development
• High safety awareness and commitment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated with personal initiative
• Integrity, strong work ethic and dependability
• Adaptable to changing project needs

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 relevant laws.