JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Mechancal Piping Engineer based in office for a high-profile client.

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 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

Job Objective

Provide piping engineering expertise and technical oversight within the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for ADNOC oil and gas projects. Ensure that all piping engineering and design activities executed by EPC contractors comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, international codes, and industry best practices. Support project execution through FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases while ensuring technical integrity, safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and schedule compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Management & Technical Review

• Review and approve piping engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors and engineering consultants.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, company procedures, and applicable international codes such as ASME, API, ASTM, and ISO.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations on piping engineering matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in multidisciplinary engineering reviews and resolve technical interface issues.
• Support value engineering and optimization initiatives to improve project efficiency and constructability.

Piping Design Oversight

• Review and monitor piping system designs, including:
  • Process piping systems
  • Utility piping systems
  • Offsite and interconnecting pipelines
  • Pipe routing and layout development
  • Material selection and corrosion management
  • Stress analysis and flexibility studies
  • Pipe supports and special support systems
  • Valve selection and piping components
  • Tie-ins and brownfield modifications
• Verify compliance with project design criteria, operational requirements, and safety standards.
• Ensure piping designs are maintainable, operable, and constructible.

Layout, Model & Design Reviews

• Review plot plans, equipment layouts, piping layouts, and 3D model developments.
• Participate in model reviews and constructability assessments.
• Ensure adequate access, maintenance clearances, and operational requirements are incorporated into designs.
• Identify and resolve piping clashes and interface issues.

Contractor Engineering Management

• Monitor EPC contractor engineering performance and deliverable schedules.
• Review technical queries, design deviations, concessions, and management of change (MOC) requests.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and recommend technically sound solutions.
• Ensure timely closure of engineering comments and action items.
• Participate in technical meetings and design review workshops.

Stress Analysis & Technical Integrity

• Review piping stress analysis reports and calculations.
• Verify compliance with applicable code requirements and stress criteria.
• Ensure proper design of critical lines, expansion systems, and support arrangements.
• Review vibration assessments and mitigation measures where required.
• Monitor piping integrity and reliability considerations during design development.

Procurement & Vendor Support

• Review piping material specifications, requisitions, and procurement packages.
• Support technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Verify compatibility of vendor package interfaces with piping systems.
• Ensure timely resolution of vendor-related engineering issues.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support during construction, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Review construction work packs, method statements, and installation procedures.
• Assist in resolving site technical issues and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in site inspections and technical assessments when required.
• Support hydrotesting, reinstatement, mechanical completion, and system handover activities.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all piping engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements.
• Participate in engineering audits, design reviews, and quality assurance activities.
• Verify implementation of project specifications and ADNOC engineering requirements.
• Monitor closure of audit findings and technical action items.

HSE & Risk Management

• Ensure piping engineering activities comply with ADNOC HSE requirements and safe design principles.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability, SIMOPS, and risk assessment workshops.
• Identify piping-related technical risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support loss prevention and process safety objectives through safe and reliable piping design.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare technical reports, engineering evaluations, and project progress updates.
• Review contractor engineering progress and deliverable status reports.
• Monitor piping engineering activities against project schedules and milestones.
• Maintain records of engineering reviews, approvals, and technical correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

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.

Expected:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas projects
• At least 3+ years experiene in similar position
• At least 5+ years in a PMC role on ADNOC or similar Middle East projects
• Strong experience in large-scale EPC/EPCM projects (CAPEX > USD 500M)
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, specifications, and work practices is essential
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa

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 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.