Summary
Wood is hiring a site-based PMC Mechanical Engineer (Rotating) in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising installation, inspection, testing, commissioning and start-up of rotating equipment, and coordinating with contractors, vendors and other engineering teams. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 10 or more years of rotating equipment experience in energy-sector projects. The posting describes employee benefits but does not state a salary or visa conditions.
The posting
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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Mechanical Engineer (Rotating) – Site Based with a proven track record in overseeing the installation, construction, testing, commissioning, and start-up of rotating equipment at the project site, ensuring work is carried out safely, in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements for high-profile clients.
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’ 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
Job Objective
To provide site-based engineering support and supervision for the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and start-up of rotating equipment, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements to achieve successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the installation, alignment, and assembly of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and generators.
- Ensure all construction and installation activities comply with project specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
- Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor performance to ensure quality workmanship.
- Review and resolve technical queries, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and field engineering issues.
- Witness equipment testing, mechanical completion, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, construction teams, and other engineering disciplines to resolve site issues.
- Verify that Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements are implemented and maintained.
- Monitor site progress and provide status reports on rotating equipment activities.
- Support commissioning and start-up teams by troubleshooting equipment-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirements and promote safe work practices at site.
- Review method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and construction procedures related to rotating equipment.
- Participate in punch list clearance, handover activities, and final acceptance of mechanical systems.
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 Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
- 10+ of experience in rotating equipment engineering within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, or Energy projects.
- Proven experience in the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rotating