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Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Job in Sharjah, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Wood
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.

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.

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.

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:

  • B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
  • Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
  • Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  • Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.
  • Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
  • Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
  • Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
  • Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
  • Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
  • Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports.
  • Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
  • Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
  • Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
  • Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings

Personal attributes:

  • Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
  • Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
  • Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
  • High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
  • Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
  • Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.


The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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