JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Senior/Principal Telecoms Engineer role to support future growth in our expanding business.

The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.

This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior/Principal Telecoms Engineer will be responsible for:

• Ensures Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work.
• To execute engineering Design, FEED and detail Engineering experience and Costing estimation for proposal in Telecom systems
• Provide discipline input to scope definition and execution.
• Responsible for complete engineering document activities like preparing block diagram, functional design specification, datasheets, MR, equipment layouts, interconnection drawings, termination drawings, cabinet drawings.
• Develop specifications and prepare material requisitions for Telecoms systems.
• Take part in technical bid evaluations, Vendor document reviews and approvals.
• Management of third-party suppliers in the execution of engineering delivery
• Prepares and develops material take off
• Participates in project reviews, design reviews, audits and other workshops as required.
• Completion of site surveys and data gathering for onshore/offshore brownfield scopes of work, taking responsibility for development of the site survey report
• Assess progress and procedure associated reports and input to the progress measurement system. Derive and suggest plans to recover slippage, correct inefficiency and to take any resulting agreed actions.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
• Coaching and mentoring as delegated
• Supervision of less experienced Engineers
• Provides input to the performance management of any direct reports.
• Technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.
• Takes a proactive approach to personal & professional development.

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

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.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in IT / Telecom field including Security & Safety, wired & wireless communication in Oil & Gas Projects and extensive knowledge in LAN & WAN, ACS, UHF/VHF Radio, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, Hotline systems, Fire Alarm and IP telephone etc.
• MSc, MEng or equivalent professional qualification or BSc, BEng or equivalent with extensive relevant experience
• Chartered Engineer or recognized equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at relevant level and position
• Ideally the candidate will be enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar is desirable, as a minimum the candidate must be willing and able to progress registration.
• Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, on and offshore, Pre-FEED through to EPC, with a focus on offshore upstream.
• Ideally has experience with Qatar O&G customer design standards including Shell DEPs
• Experience with management of vendors, able to complete Technical Bid Evaluations and oversee development of vendor scope.
• A self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awareness
• Ability to impact and influence fellow workers.
• Display analytical and innovation skills to manage new technology.

Applicants are required to:

• Be a self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awareness
• Confidently deliver assigned scopes of work independently / remotely from technical leadership personnel, with minimal guidance and direction
• Have demonstrable experience of working within a small project office, supporting cross discipline activities beyond their core discipline
• Be willing and able to represent Wood in both onshore and offshore surveys, holding relevant certification or willing to undertake suitable training such as BOSIET and H2S Awareness
• Demonstrate a competent level of written and spoken communication skills in the English language.

ABOUT US

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.