Piping Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Piping Engineer for ADNOC Onshore client 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 client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineering Specialist with a proven track record in managing and coordinating engineering projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications, safety standards, and project timelines for a high-profile client.

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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.

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• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation 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

• Creating and developing detailed designs for piping systems that meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Managing piping engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensuring all piping designs and installations comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Conducting thorough quality checks and inspections to ensure piping systems are reliable and safe.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and construction personnel, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Providing technical expertise and support during the installation, testing, and commissioning of piping systems.
• Implementing innovative design solutions and staying updated with the latest advancements in piping technology.
• Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them during the design and installation phases.

• 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
• 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

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 mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects
• FEED experience is a must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired.
• 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

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.