Mechanical Construction; Piping; pack

Overview

Wood is looking for Mechanical Construction Work Pack Engineer to join our Engineering team in Sharjah, UAE.

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.

Role

Purpose:

• The Mechanical Construction Work Pack Engineer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing mechanical construction work packs to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution of all mechanical construction activities. The role bridges engineering, planning, construction, and commissioning teams, ensuring that all construction work is fully defined, risk assessed, sequenced, and properly resourced.

Key Responsibilities:

Work pack Development:

• Prepare detailed mechanical construction workpacks, including scope of work, job steps, task breakdown, materials list, welding requirements, consumables, manpower, equipment, and QA/QC requirements.
• Incorporate P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, equipment datasheets, installation details, and vendor documentation.
• Define hold points, inspection test requirements, WPS/PQR, torque/tensioning specifications, and critical lift plans where required.
• Ensure all workpacks reflect the latest engineering deliverables and revision control.

Construction Readiness:

• Conduct job walks to validate constructability and identify field constraints.
• Coordinate with planners to develop job sequencing, activity durations, and links into the Level 4 schedule.
• Identify materials, tools, rigging, temporary supports, scaffolding, and lifting equipment required for each activity.
• Ensure all materials and fabrication requirements are available at site before execution.

Interface & Coordination:

• Act as the interface between construction, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, welding/NDT teams, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineers (civil, structural, E&I, piping) to avoid clashes and ensure integrated workpacks.
• Support pre-job meetings, daily toolbox briefings, and coordination with subcontractors.
• Ensure seamless transition from construction to pre commissioning/commissioning phase.

HSE Compliance:

• Embed safety requirements, JHA/JSA, SIMOPS considerations, and risk mitigation within every workpack.
• Support field safety teams with risk assessments, lifting studies, and hazardous task reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Quality Assurance:

• Define inspection points, NDT requirements, mechanical completion checklists, hydrotest packs, reinstatement requirements, and punch listing.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to ensure all work is executed according to standards and specifications.
• Review as-built documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Construction Support:

• Provide technical support during field execution, resolving issues related to drawings, fit-up, weldability, alignment, or installation.
• Engage with engineering for queries, technical deviations, or IFC updates.
• Monitor progress, update workpacks as necessary, and support resolution of site generated NCRs or punch items.

Documentation & Handover:

• Support mechanical completion, handover dossiers, and system/subsystem boundary walkdowns.
• Ensure all as-built drawings, material traceability, QA records, and test packs are correctly compiled for turnover.
• Maintain accurate records in the project document control system.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline.

Experience

• 8-10+ years in mechanical construction within oil & gas, petrochemical, or EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing construction work packs or executing mechanical construction (piping, static equipment, rotating equipment).
• Experience with large field facilities, process plants, pipelines, or brownfield upgrades is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, fabrication drawings, and vendor manuals.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, ASME/API standards, and testing requirements (hydrotest, reinstatement, NDT).
• Familiarity with construction planning tools and CMMS/document control systems.
• Understanding of mechanical completion, system handover, and commissioning interfaces.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote site conditions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, attention to detail, and field…