Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2022, Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Lead Mechanical Engineer with experience in refining and offshore industry to be based in UAE

Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) only whilst exact opportunities are being fully determined

Below are some key responsibilities and duties:

+ To lead and manage the mechanical equipment engineering (such as static, rotating & package equipment) in Pre - FEED, FEED, EPC Projects

+ Supervises and leads a group of engineers Provides technical direction over a group and is responsible for coaching and developing young professionals

+ Maintain a high standard and quality of work with respect to engineering and design deliverables

+ Review and approve all mechanical engineering deliverables in a project

+ Participate and contribute to various design review sessions, HSE workshops etc.

+ Participate in technical meetings and handle discussions with client engineers

+ Present issues with various audiences, including prime project stakeholders in a highly professional manner providing sound constructive advice

+ Coordinate with suppliers via the procurement team and manage vendor engineering related activities

+ Participate in factory acceptance testing and provide construction and commissioning support

+ Provide input to the preparation of Technical Work Practices (TWP's) and Standards

+ Keep up to date with the latest technological advancements and best practices within the discipline specialization

+ Engage in work share project execution with associated offices

+ Responsible for the administration, overall technical directions and co - ordination of all mechanical engineering and design work carried out by the group

+ Responsible for forward planning and assessment of technical and human resources to ensure that the duties of the Mechanical Group are carried out within the agreed manhour budgets, cost budgets and time schedules

+ Controls the quality of work produced by his / her staff by ensuring that established review and approval procedures and implemented and conducting regular project reviews with his subordinates

+ Develops, review, and approve project and proposal estimates and schedules by referencing the project scope of work and discussing the estimates and schedules within the team and those of other disciplines

+ Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, as minimum

+ Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry

+ A specialist and detailed knowledge of the major mechanical equipment types, especially on compressor package and package management

+ Experience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred

+ Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

+ Thorough knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

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.

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