Chief Field Engineer

Job DescriptionRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chief Field Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on‑site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high‑profile client.Our Clients and ProjectsWood’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 OfferMeaningful and interesting projects: delivered to high profile clients across the Energy SectorCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompetitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketMedical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatmentGroup Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance coverEnd of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefitThe Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the companyLong 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 milestonesCommitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionEnergy 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 fieldThe Key Objectives For This Role AreAct as an Ambassador of the company in all aspects of HSES & IRParticipate in and encourage Contractors to embrace the HEART behavioural safety approachSet targets, objectives and clear responsibilities for all supervised staff, progressively monitor individual performance against the agreed criteria and conduct formal appraisals in keeping with PMS time framesManage and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with Contractor, Client, and subordinatesComply with Company and Client secrecy agreements, and compliance, pertinent to the Construction Site and associated activitiesReview and assess drawings, specifications, all engineering deliverables, and give or obtain rulings on all construction matters that require engineering interpretationResponsibilitiesReview and assess drawings, specifications, all engineering deliverables, and give or obtain rulings on all construction matters that require engineering interpretationProvide constructability input to design and execution processes. Provide input to the construction execution strategy, contracting strategy and milestone planningEnsure that all drawings, specifications, procedures, work practices, method statements, quality plans etc. are indexed, available and retrievable and that the latest issues are being worked toSet up a document receipt and distribution system between OU, Client and all construction contractors for all drawings, engineering specifications, quality assurance, quality control, technical query, ARNs, HSES documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and JHA’sEnsure that all field changes brought about by TQ’s, ARN’s, FI’s etc. are correctly marked on a master set of drawings and specifications so that all copies of such records accurately reflect the current instructionsEnsure as‑built drawings and vendor information is maintained and handed over to the Client/Operator to suit the plant start up sequenceEnsure that the Site Quality Plan is issued for the project and that the requirements, roles and responsibilities are communicated to all personnel on site. Issue inspection stamps, and ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with the contractors ITP’s