Lead Piping Engineer

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Medical Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Piping Engineer to join the project team in Qatar on a long-term basis. The role delivers engineering excellence through definition and approval of scopes, executing scopes of work, and providing technical expertise to drive business growth.

The position requires extensive Brown Field Oil & Gas piping design experience and may involve supervising teams or acting as a Technical Authority on projects. A strong engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related mechanical piping design and engineering with minimum 5 years of construction and commissioning activities.
• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards.
• Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation

Responsibilities

• Executing assigned scopes of work. Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
• Provides technical reviews for complex projects within area of expertise.
• Contributes to business growth through regular client engagement and bid support.
• Manage and supervise teams and provide technical direction to project teams.

Skills

Piping design

Project leadership

Engineering standards

Education

BSc., University degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join the project team. The candidate will contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing technical expertise to the business
• Contributing to business growth
• May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist

Position is based in Qatar on a long term basis.

Responsibilities

The Lead Piping Engineer Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.

Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.

Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.

May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.

Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems

In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.

Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.

In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting The Market Focus For The Office In Both Brownfield And Green Field Opportunities, Multi-skilled Personnel Are Sought, In Particular Those With Experience In

Onshore Oil and Gas

Offshore Oil and Gas

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years’ service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Job Responsibilities

Executing assigned scopes of work. Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks. Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results. Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements. Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions. Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy. Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions Participate in incident investigations as required Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications. Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews

Providing technical expertise

Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning. Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so. Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations Undertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors

Contributing to business growth.

Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood. Contributes to engineering bids and proposals

Manage And Supervise Others

May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks. Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff. Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met. Provides technical direction to project team members. Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports. Monitor compliance with competence standards. Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports. Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively. In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements

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.

• BSc., University degree in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related mechanical Piping Design and Engineering with minimum 5 years of construction and commissioning activities
• Previous experiences with Shell DEPs will be a plus
• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
• Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
• Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
• Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
• Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
• Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departamental and external company interactions
• Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
• Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions
• Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
• Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders

About Us

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.