Lead Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Job Description

Wood is currently inviting applications for a Lead Mechanical / Rotating Equipment Engineer to be based in Abu Dhabi. Below are more details about the position.

Responsibilities

• Be able to lead and supervise Mechanical Engineering Teams in Feasibility, Conceptual Studies, Pre - FEED, FEED and EPC Projects
• Be willing to mentor and engage in the training and development of junior engineers in the team
• To prepare and / review major equipment enquiry specifications, reviewing and analyzing vendor bids, preparation of technical bid evaluation, Reviewing of Vendor documents and co - ordination with various other disciplines for data inputs
• To provide technical assistance, coordination, and liaison with other discipline engineers on all aspects of Engineering / technical matters and audits
• To participate in all Design reviews, HSE workshops and Constructability reviews, as necessary
• Active participation in Bid clarification and Vendor kick - off meetings, through the course of the projects
• To review and approve sub - contractor’s work and ensure compliance with the contract, project specification, relevant codes and standards and best practices
• To ensure that all work is completed with quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• To co - ordinate with equipment vendors, to trouble shoots the issues related to design, manufacturing, maintenance, installation
• To liaise with the client’s engineering team as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
• To prepare Engineering Reports on project activities / methods
• To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the client needs
• To provide direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to equipment engineering
• To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• To assist in the coordination of all activities related to major mechanical equipment
• To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• Supervision of Graduate Engineers and provide input to the performance management of direct reports
• Develops, review, and approve project and proposal estimates and schedules by referencing the project scope of work and discussing the estimates and schedules within the team and those of other disciplines
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, as minimum
• Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 15 Years plus years mechanical engineering experience in Oil&Gas / Petrochemical industry
• PMC experience would an added advantage
• Knowledge in Hydrogen / Ammonia production
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry
• Experience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Broad experience of rotating equipment including Compressor packages selection and package management is an added advantage
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of relevant international codes and standard
  
  

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.