Senior Piping Engineer
Wood
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior piping Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
What We Can Offer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework
Monitor compliance with competence standards
Participate in incident investigations as required
Set performance expectations for direct reports
Actively maintaining own competence and continuous development
Provide discipline support to the business
Ensuring learning opportunities are captured and realized
Knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
Proficient in scope definition
Promote effective communication and challenge within the EPC Contractors Engineering team in order to foster the production of safe, cost effective, fit for purpose and constructible Piping designs
Provide technical leadership and decision making for Piping engineering work carried out by the EPC contractors
To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
To provide technical assistance, direction, and support during the construction and installation activities
To liaise and report to the Client’s Senior Management on Piping Engineering Progress and Issues
Trouble - shooting the Piping design, identifying and resolving issues with engineering and / or fabricator by raising and resolution of Site / Technical Queries
To attend daily / weekly engineering progress meetings and generate status reports as required
Management of Change process including review of proposals
Assist construction personnel with general technical queries and details
Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees
Provides resolution for technical Piping engineering problems, coordinates application of solutions
To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company
Demonstrated leadership experience and previous track record of successfully working in PMC team
Experience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred
Previous Experience Of Working For Wood Is Strongly Preferred
Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering
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.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior piping Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
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 remuneration 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
Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework
Monitor compliance with competence standards
Participate in incident investigations as required
Set performance expectations for direct reports
Actively maintaining own competence and continuous development
Provide discipline support to the business
Ensuring learning opportunities are captured and realized
Knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
Proficient in scope definition
Promote effective communication and challenge within the EPC Contractors Engineering team in order to foster the production of safe, cost effective, fit for purpose and constructible Piping designs
Provide technical leadership and decision making for Piping engineering work carried out by the EPC contractors
To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
To provide technical assistance, direction, and support during the construction and installation activities
To liaise and report to the Client’s Senior Management on Piping Engineering Progress and Issues
Trouble - shooting the Piping design, identifying and resolving issues with engineering and / or fabricator by raising and resolution of Site / Technical Queries
To attend daily / weekly engineering progress meetings and generate status reports as required
Management of Change process including review of proposals
Assist construction personnel with general technical queries and details
Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees
Provides resolution for technical Piping engineering problems, coordinates application of solutions
To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company
Demonstrated leadership experience and previous track record of successfully working in PMC team
Experience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred
Previous Experience Of Working For Wood Is Strongly Preferred
Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering
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.
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