Summary
Wood is recruiting a Logistics Lead to support its ADNOC Offshore project as a PMC in Abu Dhabi. The role plans and coordinates onshore and offshore logistics, including marine transport, materials movement, offshore campaigns, contractor oversight, and logistics reporting. It is based at the client office, with the possibility of moving to an offshore rotation. Applicants are expected to have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 15–20 years of logistics management experience on offshore oil and gas projects, including PMC or EPC experience.
The posting
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We are currently recruiting for PMC Logistics Lead role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office with a possibility to move to offshore rotation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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The Role
The Logistics Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all logistics activities for the ADNOC Offshore project on behalf of ADNOC as PMC. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of materials, equipment, and personnel between fabrication yards, ports, and offshore sites in compliance with ADNOC standards, HSE requirements, and project schedules.
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 decarbonization 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 organization 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’ 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
Logistics Planning & Management
- Develop and implement the Project Logistics Execution Plan (PLEP) for offshore and onshore logistics.
- Coordinate marine logistics including vessels, barges, PSV, AHTS, crew boats, and heavy-lift transportation.
- Plan and manage material flow from vendors, fabrication yards, ports, and offshore locations.
- Ensure alignment of logistics activities with project schedule, construction sequence, and offshore campaigns.
PMC Oversight & Contractor Management
- Review and approve EPC Contractors’ logistics plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Monitor contractor logistics performance and ensure compliance with ADNOC specifications and contractual requirements.
- Interface with EPC Contractors, marine service providers, port authorities, and ADNOC Operations.
- Resolve logistics-related issues, bottlenecks, and constraints impacting offshore execution.
Marine & Offshore Operations
- Coordinate load-out, sea fastening, transportation, and offshore installation support activities.
- Ensure availability and readiness of marine spreads for offshore campaigns.
- Review and endorse marine assurance documentation including vessel suitability, certifications, and audits.
- Support SIMOPS planning and execution offshore.
Materials & Warehousing
- Oversee materials management, storage, preservation, and tracking systems.
- Ensure proper handling of critical and long-lead items.
- Monitor laydown areas, yards, and offshore storage facilities.
HSE & Compliance
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with ADNOC HSE MS, marine safety standards, and offshore regulations.
- Promote safe logistics practices and participate in risk assessments, JSA, and marine assurance reviews.
- Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Cost, Reporting & Interfaces
- Monitor logistics costs and support cost control initiatives.
- Prepare logistics progress reports, KPIs, and dashboards for ADNOC and PMC management.
- Interface closely with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
- Professional certification in logistics or supply chain management is an advantage.
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in logistics management for offshore oil & gas projects.
- Strong experience in PMC or EPC roles on major offshore developments.
- Proven ADNOC Offshore project experience (preferred).
- Extensive experience with marine logistics, offshore campaigns, and heavy-lift operations