Senior/Lead Engineer - Structural Integrity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior/Lead Engineer - Structural Integrity as part of our Project Controls team within our Technical Consulting and Decarbonisation business.

This is a technical role based in our Abu Dhabi or Doha office which will contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing discipline expertise to the business.
• Contributing to business growth.

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.
• 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

• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI): Develop and implement RBI strategies to ensure the integrity and reliability of offshore structures.
• Inspection Planning & Execution: Plan, coordinate, and execute structural inspections with Operator and Inspection Contractor.
• Written Schemes of Examination (WSE): Prepare and manage WSE workpacks to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Work Order Management: Oversee the creation, tracking, and completion of work orders related to structural integrity.
• Structural Inspection Review: Conduct thorough reviews of inspection reports and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Anomaly Management: Identify, assess, and manage structural anomalies to maintain the safety and functionality of offshore assets.
• Structural Analysis: Perform linear strength and fitness for service analyses to evaluate the structural integrity of offshore installations (preferred but not necessary).

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:

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence.
• Minimum 10 working in the on- and offshore petrochemical industry. Demonstrable experience of structural integrity projects
• Chartership or relevant professional engineer status accredited by a national or industry engineering institution preferred.
• Demonstratable CPD record showing examples of technical and consulting development.

Essential:

• Proven experience working with or for operators in the offshore sector.
• Extensive knowledge of both floating and fixed offshore structures.
• Strong background in RBI, inspection planning, and execution.
• Proficiency in preparing and managing Written Schemes of Examination (WSE).
• Experience in work order management and structural inspection review.
• Ability to manage structural anomalies effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience in structural analysis (linear strength, fitness for service).
• Experience in structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

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.