Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer

Overview

The Role

Our Clients and Projects

• Designing the future.
• Transforming the world
• 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.
• 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 organisation 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

Job Objective

1. OR&A Strategy & Planning

• Support development and implementation of the Operations Readiness & Assurance Plan
• Define readiness criteria aligned with ADNOC standards and project objectives
• Establish OR&A philosophy covering:
• People readiness
• Process readiness
• Systems and asset readiness

2. Assurance & Stage Gate Reviews

• Coordinate and participate in OR&A stage gate reviews (e.g., FEL, detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, start-up)
• Verify readiness against defined criteria before progression to next project phase
• Conduct readiness assessments, audits, and assurance reviews

3. Operational Input into Design

• Ensure operability, maintainability, and safety are embedded during design by:
• Reviewing P&IDs, HAZOP/HAZID outcomes
• Participating in design reviews and constructability assessments
• Provide operational feedback on:
• Accessibility
• Maintainability
• Spare parts strategy
• Control philosophy
• 4.
• Procedures & Documentation ReadinessCoordinate development and validation of:
• Prepare project OR&A Plan
• Operating procedures (normal, start-up, shutdown, emergency)Maintenance procedures
• SIMOPS plans
• Ensure all documentation is complete, approved, and aligned with ADNOC operational standards

5. Training & Competency Assurance

• Produce development of training plans and competency frameworks for operations personnel.
• Coordinate:
• Classroom and on-the-job training during commissioning phase
• Vendor training sessions
• Simulator-based training (if applicable)
• Verify workforce readiness prior to start-up

6. Systems & Asset Readiness

• Ensure all systems are:
• Mechanically complete
• Spearhead Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews - PSSRs
• Commissioned and tested
• Validated and ready for safe operation
• Track readiness using systems such as:
• Completions Management Systems (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS, GoTechnology)
• Support system handover and acceptance

7. Interface with Commissioning & Start-Up

• Work closely with Commissioning and Start-Up teams to:
• Validate system readiness
• Ensure smooth transition from project to operations
• Participate in:
• Pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
• Start-up planning and execution

8. Risk Management & Assurance

• Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation measures are in place
• Maintain OR&A risk registers and action trackers
• Ensure compliance with:
• ADNOC HSE standards
• International best practices

9. Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with:
• ADNOC Operations teams
• EPCM engineering disciplines
• Construction and commissioning teams
• Act as a key link between project execution and end-user operations

Skills And Qualifications

& Experience

• Degree in related discipline
• Minimum 15 years in Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects
• At least 5+ years in a supervisory preservation role
• Experience on major CAPEX projects (ADNOC or equivalent operators preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
• Operations readiness frameworks
• Commissioning and start-up processes
• Asset lifecycle management

• Computerised Maintenance Mannagement Systems - CMMS

• Familiarity with:
• HAZOP / HAZID / SIL studies
• PSSR processes
• Completions & commissioning systems (WinPCS, ICAPS and or GoTechnology)
• Ability to interpret:
• P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, process descriptions

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and assurance mindset
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management
• Possesses a robust safety culture
• Effective communication across technical and operations teams
• Detail-oriented with structured problem-solving approach
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural EPCM environments
• 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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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.