Job Description

Job Category: Administration & Support
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We are seeking an experienced Hexagon SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Administrator for a full-time, permanent position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a technically challenging role responsible for building and managing SPF environments from scratch within our company's ecosystem. You will customize SPF to meet project-specific needs, ensure timely delivery of engineering data across multiple disciplines, and maintain high standards of data integrity. In addition, you will produce key technical documentation (such as FRS, FDS, customization records, as-built and handover packages), train team members and end-users on SPF usage, and communicate effectively with client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
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 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:
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• SPF Setup & Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain SPF environments from scratch, including setting up data models and lifecycle workflows to meet project requirements.
• Customization & Integration: Customize SPF modules and schemas to fulfill project-specific requirements and integrate SPF with various engineering SmartPlant tools (e.g., SmartPlant P&ID, Smart 3D, SPI, SPEL), Authoring domains and SPF Datawarehouse for seamless data exchange.
• Reports & Data Views: Develop and configure project-specific reports, data views, and dashboards within SPF to enable efficient data retrieval and decision-making.
• Authoring Domain: Develop and configure Authoring domain for line list, Equipment list, Instrument list etc. Datasheet configuration would be preferable but not mandatory.
• Schemas: Deep knowledge about schema mapping such as classes, interfaces, and UID synchronization. Attributes mapping, property matching, Enum/Codelist mapping, etc.
• Document Association: Deep knowledge about SPF tag to document association, publishing from Authoring Tools such as SPPID, SPI, SPEL & S3D, Data capture module includes non-intelligent documents
• Database & Performance Management: Oversee the SPF database and system performance (Oracle/MS SQL, server resources), perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to ensure a reliable and optimized system.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Work closely with multiple engineering disciplines to capture their data requirements and ensure the SPF configuration supports multi-discipline workflows. Deliver solutions on schedule that align with each discipline's needs.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the project. This includes Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), detailed customization records, and as-built/handover documentation for the SPF implementation.
• Training & Support: Train and support internal system team members and end-users on SPF functionalities, best practices, and new features. Develop user guides or training materials as needed to boost proficient use of the system.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with client representatives and internal stakeholders to manage expectations, gather feedback, and ensure successful delivery of all SPF-related deliverables and requirements.

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:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SmartPlant Foundation administration and configuration.
• SPF Implementation: Proven track record of delivering SPF environments from scratch for large engineering projects, including successful customization and deployment.
• Technical Skills: In-depth understanding of SPF data models, engineering workflows, and lifecycle configuration. Strong knowledge of multi-discipline engineering data management and integration between SPF and other design tools.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with engineering teams and effectively train/support end-users and stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Abu Dhabi Project Experience: Prior experience working on engineering projects in Abu Dhabi.
• ADNOC Familiarity: Experience with ADNOC projects or standards is a significant plus (familiarity with ADNOC's engineering data requirements and processes).
• SDx / SDx2: Experience an advantage
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) processes in oil and gas sector.

About Us:
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Skills Required