JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit to lead and manage the piping engineering and design of the project work scopes.

This role is onsite in Sharjah, UAE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit to lead and manage the piping engineering and design of the project work scopes.
This is a full-time onsite role in Sharjah, UAE.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

General
Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects
Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers
Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning & commissioning

PMC
Ensure quality and accuracy of EPC Contractor's and Vendor's Discipline design activities
Review and approval of EPC Contractor's work and ensure compliance with project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices in compliance with the contractual review periods
Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops

Key Objectives

• Lead and manage the piping engineering and design of the project work scopes
• Single-point responsibility for all piping deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's policies and procedure
• Ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the asset operational need
• Provide direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to piping design and engineering
• Participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• Liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
• Promote safe behaviour at all times
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• Co-ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
• Provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to piping deliverables
• Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• Attend weekly progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/BEng/MSc)
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred
• 15 years' experience in Piping stress analysis with Knowledge of Piping supports
• 10 years' experience managing piping stress software Caesar II
• Experience with stress analysis for GRE Pipes
• Knowledge of WRC 107/297 Standard and Nozzle Pro software

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.