Engineering Manager

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its UAE business unit focusing on technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project across all disciplines. This role is a full-time on-site role in Sharjah, UAE with travel requirement.

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.   Mandatory: Bachelor honors degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution.   Professional accreditation from recognized US, UK, EU, Australian or Canadian institute. E.g. C Eng (UK), PE (USA & Canada), Eur Ing (Europe). Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.  Expected: Engineering degree or equivalent Requires 15+ years' experience in Oil & Gas industry ( Process Engineering /Piping Engineering) with 5 years of experience in the EM position.  Multidiscipline engineering team leadership with a strong personal ability in one relevant engineering discipline and a sound working knowledge of other relevant engineering disciplines. Proven track record in onshore brownfield projects in the Middle East. Ability to engage, challenge and direct engineers of all disciplines in order to achieve overall project objectives.  Manage the technical assurance of all deliverables and ensure compliance with engineering standards, policies and procedures. Requires strong technical skill as relevant to the project scope, with particular emphasis on Brownfield Engineering Upgrades in an onshore Oil and Gas Field. Iraq Project Experience is required Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position. Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization. Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence. Good knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation. Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise. Expert in Engineering excellence. Able to carry out audit and incident investigations Good Project management skills. Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution Financial and commercial awareness. Candidates must be willing to travel to Basra, Iraq

Manage the technical assurance of all deliverables and ensure compliance with engineering standards, policies and procedures. Requires strong technical skill as relevant to the project scope, with particular emphasis on Brownfield Engineering Upgrades in an onshore Oil and Gas Field. Iraq Project Experience is required. Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position. Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization. Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence. Good knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation. Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise. Expert in Engineering excellence. Able to carry out audit and incident investigations. Good Project management skills. Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution. Financial and commercial awareness.