JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Workpack Engineer (Civil) as part of our Construction team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time onshore site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Objectives:

• Provide advanced constructability input to engineering by optimizing construction knowledge and
  experience to reduce construction costs; improve quality, safety and productivity; shorten construction
  schedules; and reduce or eliminate construction inefficiencies.
• Assist with the development of the project execution plan, bid submissions, construction methodology and
  strategies. Provide construction technical support to the customer and the Wood discipline engineering
  team, throughout the FEED and detailed design phases of a project.
• Support project controls in developing the build sequence/construction schedule and proactively risk
  managing of the schedule. Provide input to the contracting strategy and during bid clarification process.
• Act as senior team member in the constructability team, guiding conversion of engineering designs into
  construction workpacks and overseeing work of others.
• Responsible for the delivery of construction
  deliverables to the required technical standards to support and facilitate site construction activities

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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 decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration 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' services 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for delivery of construction work packs which give clear activity breakdown and detailed narratives for all construction activities.
• Contribute discipline experience to the ongoing development of project work methods, processes and team development.
• Carry out a constructability review of all work packs, resolving minor issues and escalating more serious issues to more senior construction staff or relevant engineering discipline. This will include input at scope survey and engineering stage.
• Deliver against agreed planned work scopes ensuring obligations are met by way of timely
  completion of work packs.
• Provide discipline input to scope definition and execution.
• Ensure that all plant and equipment is fully certificated and controlled cost effectively.
• Ensure effective control of all material movements.
  If identified, react to change in scope, inform necessary parties and complete the necessary change management documentation.
• Check installation quality and subsequent verification are completed in accordance with
  requirements.
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
• Contributes to assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to
  continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
• Assisting with the delivery and timely execution of the project/contract/service and ensure the
  contract requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure quality requirements are understood and complied with and prepare quality plans and
  documents in accordance with the relevant project, statutory and legislative 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.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Appropriate level of construction experience in relevant industry sector, typically a minimum of 10 years of construction engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Have a broad and deep technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated processes
• Ability to identify risk to delivery and build in mitigation / contingency plans.
• Substantial experience of interpreting discipline documentation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS) and Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDS).
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of technical specifications
• Understands the business drivers within customer organisations and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and cost effective solutions.

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal organisational, communication and team building skill
• Safety first mindset, takes personal responsibility for safety of self and others
• Well organised, logical and thorough in approach
• Interaction with others requires highly developed skills to motivate, inspire and persuade.
• Uphold Wood's values & behaviours.

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.