Construction Superintendent - Shutdown

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Superintendent - Shutdown with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

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 remuneration 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’ service 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

To lead and coordinate all shutdown construction activities safely, ensuring maintenance, turnaround, and modification works are executed efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements, while minimizing plant downtime and supporting successful startup and operational readiness.

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.

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Construction, or a related Engineering discipline.

Typically 15+ years of construction experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, or industrial projects.

Minimum 5 years of experience supervising shutdown, turnaround, maintenance, or brownfield construction activities.

Strong knowledge of shutdown planning, execution, work packaging, and site coordination.

Familiarity with HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and safe work practices.

Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary construction teams.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction procedures.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.

Proficiency in project scheduling and reporting tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred.

Relevant professional certifications and safety training (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) are an advantage.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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.