Job Description

Wood in the UAE is looking to expand its Engineering capabilities in Abu Dhabi to address a significant pipeline of Offshore Oil and Gas facilities expansion projects, building on the current local capabilities and the wide experience available in the other Wood centers of excellence including in the UK and USA. In support of this plan, we are looking for experienced Lead Piping Engineers with proven track record in the marine environment with ADNOC and other client in the Middle East and globally.

Main Job Purpose

+ Project coordination of Piping team and reporting to Project or Engineering Manager on project related matters

+ Act as Piping Lead Engineer for the project.

+ Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating when requested.

+ Manage discipline work to the required schedule and manpower allocation, including requesting personnel as identified by the plan, and day-to-day supervision of piping discipline personnel on the project. This includes approval of timesheets, holiday approval and overtime approval where delegated

+ Review project Basis of Design (BOD) and Project Execution Plan (PEP)

+ Liaise with project team, client, fabricator / installer or other parties as required to determine and impliment piping project reporting needs

+ Ensure the piping project reporting format adheres to Wood and Client standards and procedures

+ Report on work status /problem areas / needs on a weekly and monthly basis.

+ Perform Piping Design activities, including checking, as required in accordance with the Operation of Discipline proecedure

+ Ensure all project documentation is checked in accordance with the Operation of Discipline procedure

+ Coordinating with all disciplines (as necessary) in the preparation and development of project deliverables and ensuring that other disciplines' input is incorporated

+ Ensure Piping 3D model and / or 2D package quality and completeness

+ Review Piping 3D model and / or 2D package to confirm adherence to Wood and Client standards and procedures, utilising 3D design software tools as appropriate

+ Perform periodic overall model reviews to assure level of content. Reviews for overall completeness, general safety issues, access and egress, materials handling scheme is being adhered to, maintenance and operability

+ Ensures the project Piping team is meeting the requirements for formal and informal Engineering / Client 3D model review(s) as per Wood / Client procedures.

+ Work with the 3D CAD Coordinator to assure that project is closed out properly upon completion

+ The candidate should be degree qualified in the field, with minimum 20 years industrial experience of which 15 years shall be in the Oil and Gas industry with extensive experience in the piping engineering and design plus layout of offshore installations through the Concept, FEED and detailed design phases. Experience in the wider piping engineering and design layout for onshore based facilities will also be necessary

+ The candidate must have the leadership quality to effectively manage a team of engineers to deliver to the committed project schedule, cost and quality requirements, and to be confident in managing relationships with the client and internal Wood stakeholders

+ The candidate must lead the team through adherence to Wood policies, standards, and procedures and lead by examples in ethical conduct

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.

Published Position Title: Lead Piping layout Engineer

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Name: Staff / Permanent

External Company Name: Wood Plc

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