JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Oman

Position is based in Oman on a permanent basis

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 Refinery

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
• 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

Typical responsibilities

• Lead mechanical teams on small to large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept through to final implementation.
• Work in accordance with Wood standards to ensure all designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering and technical support for the layout, design, and evaluation of mechanical equipment and piping systems for pulp and paper plants, biomass facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Manage projects, including estimating engineering effort, budget and scope control, and scheduling.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation.
• Prepare sizing calculations and specifications for pumps, piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other process and industrial equipment.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and handle multiple tasks both independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process, structural, electrical, and project management.
• Establish strong working relationships and communication with project management, area leads, department managers, clients, and other team members to ensure design compatibility.
• Supervise and mentor engineers and designers on the project team.
• Remain current with the latest industry trends and technologies.

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
• Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas downstream industry
• Minimum of 15 years proven capability in an engineering design company
• Expertise in static and rotating equipment, package specification, and procurement.
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred

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.