مهندس رئيسي للتحكم في الأوزان (SPB)

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Weight Control Engineer (SPB) with extensive FEED experience on high-profile middle east projects.

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

Job Objective

• Establish and implement the project Weight Control Management Plan.
• Lead all weight engineering activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation phases.
• Ensure compliance with project weight and CoG targets.
• Develop and maintain weight control databases and reporting systems.
• Monitor weight growth trends and identify potential exceedances at an early stage.
• Implement mitigation measures to prevent weight and CoG deviations from approved limits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Weight Control Management Plan, procedures, and reporting systems for offshore Gas Cap facilities.
• Establish project weight budgets and monitor compliance throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Installation phases.
• Maintain the project Weight Control Register and ensure accurate tracking of equipment, structural steel, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom weights.
• Monitor weight growth trends and identify potential exceedances against approved weight allowances and contingency margins.
• Perform and review weight estimates, weight reports, load summaries, and weight reconciliation activities.
• Manage and verify Center of Gravity (CoG) calculations for offshore topsides, jackets, modules, and associated facilities.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes, design modifications, and vendor updates on overall weight and CoG.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom disciplines to ensure accurate weight inputs and reporting.
• Review and approve EPC Contractor and vendor weight control methodologies, calculations, and deliverables.
• Conduct periodic audits of contractor weight control systems to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support structural engineers by providing accurate weight data for structural analysis, transportation, lifting, and installation studies.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical assurance workshops.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Structural Engineering, Piping, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience offshore oil & gas projects with at least 5 years in a Lead Weight Control role.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or similar Middle East offshore developments is highly preferred
• Strong experience in detailed design engineering for offshore oil and gas facilities, including topsides, jackets, modules, platforms, and brownfield modifications
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation systems, control systems, safety instrumented systems, fire and gas systems, and industrial communication networks
• Proficiency in engineering tools and platforms such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AVEVA Instrumentation, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, and related design and document management systems
• Sound understanding of international codes and standards, including ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and relevant ADNOC engineering standards
• Experience with instrument sizing, control valve selection, shutdown systems, hazardous area requirements, and instrumentation installation practices
• Familiarity with SIL assessment, functional safety requirements, HAZOP, LOPA, and cause-and-effect development
• Strong coordination skills with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on multi-billion-dollar offshore projects
• Good communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience within a central engineering or shared services environment is an advantage.