Lead Engineer - Civil And Structural
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Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Civil & Structural Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future.
Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
What We Can Offer
- 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’ services 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
Responsibilities
Lead Engineer in Engineering Design & Detailing of Civil & Structural works of Oil & Gas projects
Must have worked in STAAD Pro / Foundation Suite software in Analysis & Design
Hands on experience on model review in SP3D / E3D /PDS / PDMS platform
Experience
on preparation of the Design calculation through XL spread sheet
Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract
Be responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
Carry out work in accordance with Wood and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
Maintain the required technical quality of work
Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process
Maintain planning and cost control on all scopes
Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures
Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required
Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule
Keep up to date with technical developments, National and International standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline scope
Review, prepare, check and/or approve work output of discipline assigned personnel
Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review
Maintain good communication with the client
Maintain discipline filing system
Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project
Qualifications
Minimum B.Sc.
Engineering in civil / structural
Minimum 15 Years Post Graduate Experience
Minimum 8 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
About Us
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. www.woodplc.com
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.
Job Details
Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.woodplc.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT) Company Industry/
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