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The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Piping Engineer with a proven track record in designing, analyzing and ensuring the integrity of piping systems for safe and efficient transport of fluids and gases in industrial settings for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providingsolutionsandexpertiseto 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 arefocused on growthand 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’ service 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

The key objectives for this role are:

• Designing and analyzing piping systems to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations in piping design and installation.
• Conducting risk assessments and system evaluations to maintain integrity and reliability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including construction and maintenance, for seamless project execution.
• Overseeing the installation and operation of piping systems to meet project requirements.
• Implementing innovative solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs.

Key Accountabilities and 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
• Be part of PMT client team overseeing EPC contractors
• Oversee Piping Engineering work being carried out by EPC contractors for major greenfield and brownfield projects as part of the Clients PMT
• 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
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the piping discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements

Skills And 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’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (3) years (preferred) in GCC region.
• Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired.
• FEED experience is a must
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Experience of working in a multi - project / multi - disciplined environment and throughout all engineering and design phases of projects
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

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.

• Job Identification 23824
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 10/16/2025, 09:19 AM
• Apply Before 01/14/2026, 09:19 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates