Role
Lead Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer – an exciting opportunity 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.
What We Offer- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
- Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
- Group life and personal accident insurance
- End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
- Employee Share Plan – opportunity to purchase company shares with matching contributions
- Long Service Award to celebrate milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans
- Global connections and networking with experts worldwide
- Energy Transition Academy for knowledge sharing and exposure to emerging energy systems
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 throughout all project phases. This role bridges project delivery and asset operations, ensuring seamless handover to ADNOC Operations.
Key Responsibilities- Support development and implementation of the Operations Readiness & Assurance Plan.
- Define readiness criteria aligned with ADNOC standards and project objectives.
- Establish an OR&A philosophy covering people readiness, process readiness, systems and asset readiness.
- Coordinate and participate in OR&A stage‑gate reviews (e.g., FEL, detailed engineering, pre‑commissioning, start‑up), verifying readiness against defined criteria before progression.
- Conduct readiness assessments, audits and assurance reviews.
At Wood we welcome talented individuals who may not match every statement below but possess relevant experience, knowledge or skills. We celebrate diversity and equal opportunity.
- Degree in a 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 operator preferred.
- Strong understanding of operations readiness frameworks, commissioning and start‑up processes, asset lifecycle management, and CMMS.
- Familiarity with HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, PSSR processes, completions and commissioning systems (WinPCS, ICAPS, GoTechnology).
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, and process descriptions.
- Strong analytical and assurance mindset.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management.
- 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.
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