Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2022, Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Senior 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 have single - point responsibility for all Mechanical equipment deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's requirements

+ To prepare and / review major equipment enquiry specifications, reviewing and analyzing vendor bids, preparation of technical bid evaluation, Reviewing of Vendor documents and co - ordination with various other disciplines for data inputs

+ To provide technical assistance, coordination, and liaison with other discipline engineers on all aspects of Engineering / technical matters and audits

+ To participate in all Design reviews, HSE workshops and Constructability reviews, as necessary

+ Active participation in Bid clarification and Vendor kick - off meetings, through the course of the projects

+ To review and approve sub - contractor's work and ensure compliance with the contract, project specification, relevant codes and standards and best practices

+ To ensure that all work is completed with quality and is delivered according to the project schedule

+ To co - ordinate with equipment vendors, to trouble shoots the issues related to design, manufacturing, maintenance, installation

+ To liaise with the client's engineering team as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion

+ To prepare Engineering Reports on project activities / methods

+ To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the client needs

+ To provide direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to equipment engineering

+ To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline

+ To assist in the coordination of all activities related to major mechanical equipment

+ To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required

+ Supervision of Graduate Engineers and provide input to the performance management of direct reports

+ 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's Degree in mechanical engineering, as minimum

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry

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

+ Experience in Compressor packages selection and package management is an added advantage

+ 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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External Company Name: Wood Plc

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