EOI - Lead Engineer – Piping Vibration

Job Description

Wood is currently inviting an expression of interest for Lead Engineer - Piping Vibration (ALO) to be based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) whilst opportunities are being fully determined.

Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) whilst opportunities are being fully determined.

Our Consulting teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets.

From advisory (front end studies, concept design and strategic planning) to design (FEED, detailed design and owner’s engineer) through to delivery (project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Not forgetting our world-leading subsea, decarbonization, new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise, our ability to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects knows no bounds.

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 organisation 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’ service 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
  
  

Responsibilities

Lead Engineer role within the Wood Asset Life Optimisation (ALO) group contributing to the delivery of vibration, dynamics and noise engineering consultancy services to the internal Wood business units and to Wood’s external client base. This role is primarily based in Wood offices but may also require on-site support, both onshore and offshore.

Role

Roles in this team are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of engineering projects and will typically support one or more of the following specialist areas:

• Static Equipment and Structures (SES): Providing expert advice and solutions to avoid vibration-related problems in new projects or modifications to existing facilities.
• Field Engineering and Troubleshooting (FET): Conducting inspections, troubleshooting, and performance testing on-site to solve vibration and performance issues.
  
  

The key high-level aspects of the role are as follows:

• A competent team member with typically more than ten (10) years of progressively more responsible pertinent piping vibration experience.
• Leads vibration engineering work scopes and consultancy services as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produces engineering deliverables including complex problems, with minimal guidance and direction.
• Serves as the primary discipline Lead engineer on projects with small to medium complexity.
• Applies specific expertise in own specialist area (i.e. Piping Vibration).
• Reviews and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary nature.
  
  

Providing discipline expertise.

• Responsible for data collection and gathering of information of multiple sources for preparation of vibration studies.
• Leading Piping Vibration screening assessments and studies based on the Energy Institute ‘Guidelines for the Avoidance of Vibration Induced Fatigue Failure in Process
  
  

Pipework

• Leading Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV) stage 1 and 2 assessments.
• Leading fatigue assessments of welded components i.e. piping and/or structural components.
• Supporting field measurement campaigns in support of vibration troubleshooting of piping concerns.
• Represent the Vibration, Dynamics and Noise discipline on contract / project / service line.
• Leading vibration studies in support of projects at FEED, EPC and/or operational phases.
• Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance.
• Leading failure investigations and identification of the root cause and providing mitigation/repair recommendations.
  
  

Definition and approval of technical scopes.

• Contributes to defining vibration project objectives and deliverables.
• Reviews existing processes and suggests improvements to enhance the efficiency of project planning and scheduling.
• Provides recommendations on project structure, methodologies, and technical innovations by developing practical and cost-effective solutions to challenges within vibration, dynamics and noise related engineering fields.
  
  

Executing and managing assigned scope of work

• Oversees and engages in the execution of vibration focused tasks and projects.
• Manages project delivery, ensuring adherence to main contract deliverables, scope compliance, quality standards, and profitability.
• Contributes to project success by resolving issues such as conflicting technical requirements and complex coordination needs.
• Applies sound technical judgment to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluates work against established standards, objectives, and specifications.
• Complies with relevant discipline-specific procedures and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manages key stakeholders to ensure successful execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Organizes, actively participates in, and occasionally leads technical workshops.
• Frequently works from and represents the company in client offices.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks.
  
  

Contributing to business growth.

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

Supervising the local Static Equipment Vibration team.

• Supervise a small work group (2 – 4 engineers) with some coaching from own supervisor or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialisation to others.
• Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals.
• Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others.
• Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment.
• Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals.
• Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects.
• Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done.
• Manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk.Provide 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

Expected

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence.
• Chartership or relevant professional engineer status accredited by a national or industry engineering institution preferred.
• Demonstratable CPD record showing examples of technical and consulting development Significant experience (>10 years) working in the on- and offshore oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrable senior technical experience in piping vibration, and engineering project management.
• Competent in the application of the Energy Institute Guidelines for all excitation mechanisms for greenfield plant and brownfield modifications.
• Competent in the application of the primary AIV and FIV simulation packages used by Wood. Specific experience in the use of such packages (e.g. ANSYS) is desirable.
• Understand the application of various other simulation packages (CFD, acoustic, surge analysis, pipe stress etc). Specific experience in the use of such packages (e.g. Caesar, PULS/BOSFluids, SolidWorks, PipeNET) is desirable.
• Competent in performing vibration, dynamic stress (bonded and friction gauges), dynamic pressure and noise measurements as required (at onshore and offshore sites across EMEA).
• Understanding of process-related, operational and other common excitation sources and able to collect all information relating to these in support of project goals.
• Be fully conversant with all vibration measurement equipment including transducers, analysers and all accessories. Be able to demonstrate correct use of equipment to junior colleagues.
• Competent in the design of anti-vibration supports and production of fabrication diagrams and welding specifications.
  
  

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.