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The successful candidate will Lead a team of Onshore QC Site Inspection Coordinator for large-scale Oil and Gas Projects. The candidate should be flexible in assignments, and eager to learn. Willing to have the patience to face work pressure & changes for a high-profile client.

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 decarbonisation 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.

• 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

• Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Creating detailed design specifications, selecting appropriate systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Providing guidance to the engineering team, conducting technical reviews, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of control systems.
• Coordinating with vendors, clients, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration and quality.
• Developing and overseeing plans for testing and commissioning, ensuring proper calibration and functionality of equipment.

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Management
• Participation in the Vendor & Subcontractor Selection and Approval
• Procurement Quality Management
• Inspection & Test – Planning & Execution Management
• Criticality Rating Management
• Vendor / Subcontractors Inspections, Audits and NC Management
• Procurement Quality Objectives & KPIs Management
• Performance analysis / evaluations of Vendor & Subcontractors
• Procurement documents and record control management
• Technical Bid Evaluation, Technical Queries and Change Management
• Liaising with Third Party Inspection Agencies
• Procurement Quality Performance Reporting
• Review & Approval of Vendor & Subcontractor documents
• Compliance with the Project applicable codes, standards, specifications, and other special requirements.

• Lead and mentor a team of QC engineers and designers, serving as the primary point of contact for QC engineering matters.
• Identify technical issues, define alternative solutions, establish pros and cons for multiple solutions, and make recommendations through official project documents such as technical queries and technical deviations.
• Allocate tasks, provide guidance, and issue clear directions to ensure effective and efficient project execution.
• Develop project schedules, ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, and monitor project schedules on submissions of QC deliverables.
• Coordinate with project/Engineering managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Ensure all deliverables' accuracy and completeness and that they comply with quality standards/specifications,
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and analytical skills.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and manage a team independently, ensuring engineering competence, team building and enhancing responsibility and ownership.
• Demonstrate highly effective technical and practical engineering skills in the QC discipline, consistently delivering quality, accurate, and timely work to WOOD and its clients.
• Identifying Project milestones, delivering deliverables as per project schedule within budgeted manhours.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of project requirements.
• Manage interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes.

• Ensure all Instrumentation and Control activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety within the engineering team and across the project site.
• Should actively participate in various project workshops/reviews such as Design/P&ID/HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/ALARP Reviews, 3D Model Reviews, Constructability and SIMOPS reviews.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in QC Engineering as a minimum.
• At least 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects Design from Conceptual stage to Detailed Design Stage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Lead Engineer position for a Major Greenfield/Brownfield Project FEED/Detailed Design.
• Proven experience in selecting instrumentation and control equipment, developing control strategies, and preparing specifications.
• Preferred candidates have expertise in control system design, including control loop design, field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators), and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Experience in managing a team of 50+ engineers and Designers.
• Experience in coordination of the satellite office teams and managing the productivity and quality.
• Hands‑on experience in industry software, such as In tools, Conval, SPI, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc.
• Must be self‑motivated, results‑oriented, multi‑tasking and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast‑paced multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing with other disciplines & multinational work forces in an effective manner.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods, inter‑discipline coordination.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced QC Site Inspection Coordinator for ADNOC Gas Processing client in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full‑time at Abu Dhabi (Site location) #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI-UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

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

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.