Summary
Wood is recruiting a PMC Senior Construction Engineer - E&I for its energy business in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role leads and supervises electrical and instrumentation construction, manages contractors and site teams, and monitors progress, quality and safety. The engineer will oversee installation of electrical and instrumentation systems, coordinate inspections and NCR closeout, and support pre-commissioning and commissioning. Applicants need a degree and at least 15 years of oil and gas experience, including five years on major capital projects; extensive travel and strong English communication skills are required.
The posting
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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer - E&I with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.
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 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’ 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 key objectives for this role are:
- Ensure all electrical and instrumentation construction activities are carried out safely, with strict adherence to HSE standards and zero incidents.
- Guarantee that installations meet project specifications, international codes (IEC, NEC, ISA), and client requirements, closing NCRs promptly.
- Guarantee that installations meet project specifications, international codes (IEC, NEC, ISA), and client requirements, closing NCRs promptly.
- Monitor progress of E&I works, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective measures to ensure timely completion of milestones.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation construction activities onsite, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, project specifications, and industry standards.
- Manage contractors and site teams, allocate resources, and monitor productivity to ensure timely completion of E&I works.
- Oversee installation of electrical systems (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, cabling) and instrumentation devices (sensors, transmitters, PLC/DCS systems). Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Ensure all E&I works meet QA/QC standards. Coordinate inspections, close NCRs, and verify compliance with codes (NEC, IEC, ISA).
- Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution of electrical and instrumentation works in hazardous areas.
Qualifications
Skills And 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:
- Degree with a minimum of 15 years Oil and Gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects, (> 500 M USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus
- Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is also highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience
- Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language.
- Must be willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs