PMC Lead Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer

The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer to ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations 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 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 To ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations, by implementing structured Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) processes across all project phases. This role bridges project delivery and asset operations, ensuring seamless handover to ADNOC Operations. 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: 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 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