Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently seeking to recruit a competent Principal Construction Engineer - Piping to join our team in Dubai Drydocks on an FPSO project. In this role you will be assigned to monitor the construction scope to ensure that the company and Contractors perform all work to agreed standards for safety, health and environment and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) performance. Participate in and advice on all construction activities and initiatives, including provision of training / inductions, documentation reviews etc .

The duration of this role will be for 12 months with possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a good working relationship with the clients and sub - contractors engineering representatives

Responsible for site engineering activities and providing technical assistance to the construction supervision team

Primary contact with the project office to insure site is in receipt of latest drawing, specifications and information

Assist in the resolution of technical queries arising on site

Supervises vendor representatives site unite for check out / pre-commissioning of equipment and any other special testing or maintenance requirements

Fully familiar with the drawings, specifications and engineering procedures of the project

Assist in the review and approval of sub - contractors method statement

Approval of final \xe2\x80\x9cas built \xe2\x80\x9c drawings

To read, understand and implement the company safety policy and the arrangements described in the company and area safety management documents

Review project studies & proposals for Constructability and / or Construction Hazard Identification

Skills / Qualifications

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 15 years overall experience

Should be competent enough to understand queries arising from the Contractor / Client and be able to answer these efficiently or know when further support is required

Should be able to determine what we can / cannot answer queries, without the need for external support

Should be comfortable attending site meetings with the Contractor and Client to provide support and discuss queries

Experience of Brownfield Modifications

Self motivated and able to clearly communicate with client and contractors at all levels

Reasonable presentation skills and ability to provide training

Reasonable written communication skills

Company Overview

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.

John Wood Group