Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal/Lead THSE Engineer as part of our Engineering 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 based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

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 decarbonisation 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 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
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

The successful candidate shall perform below duties

Participating in project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and other safety workshops when require
Providing sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
Preparation of Loss Prevention / Fire Protection / Fire & Gas Detection Philosophies
Able to perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling using PHAST (or similar) as required
Performance of Emergency Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Studies
Fire Protection and Engineering Design experience including preparation of Fire Water PID's Performance of Fire Water demand calculations, Performance of Fire Water Hydraulic modelling using PIPENET or similar, Performance of Passive Fire Protection studies and drawings, Preparation of Fire and Gas Detection layouts, Safety Equipment layouts, Safety Signage
Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids for procured fire and safety equipment.
Participate in vendor meetings.
Producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems
Co-ordinating with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
Attend client meetings and communicate issues with lead engineer as required.
Interact with team members in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Participate in internal audits
Actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.
Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Technical Safety engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start-up.
Thorough awareness of international codes and standards
Able to interrogate and review Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) as required.
Deputizing for lead engineer where required
Management of third party suppliers in the execution of engineering delivery

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:

BEng in Chemical Engineering
Experience of Concept / FEED / Detailed Design project phases
Minimum of 13 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
Minimum of 6 years proven capability in an EPC company
Experience in gas processing FEED projects is mandatory

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