Senior Technical Safety Engineer

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 roleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business. The role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE.Our Clients and ProjectsWood is an integral part of operations in Iraq and continues to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions through complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in IraqCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; our employee networks give all employees a voiceCompetitive salary with regular reviews to align with market levelsCommitment to continued professional development; tailored development plansGlobal connections: join experts worldwide and shape industry standardsMedical Insurance: inpatient and outpatient care available when neededGroup Life and Personal Accident InsuranceEmployee Share PlanLong Service Award at 5‑year milestonesKey ObjectivesContribute to the technical delivery of engineering excellenceExecute assigned scopes of workProvide discipline expertise and supervisionApply technical knowledge to produce engineering deliverablesAct as the primary discipline engineer or technical authority on projects of small to medium complexityKey Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesExecuting Assigned Scopes of WorkParticipate as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignmentDirect documentation preparation for assigned projectsEnsure successful completion within budgeted time and cost constraintsDefine engineering approaches and plan scheduleEvaluate problems, investigate and establish performance specificationsCheck engineering calculations and drawings per industry codesAssist less senior technical professionals and ensure compliance with proceduresParticipate in audits and incident investigationsPerform complex engineering tasks related to major projectsParticipate in site visits, project reviews and design workshopsProviding Discipline ExpertiseSolve problems requiring new approaches or innovative uses of existing approachesModify guidelines and devise new strategies as neededServe as technical leader or major contributor to complex projectsApply creativity and professional judgment to formulate results based on standards and experienceDevelop unique solutions for complex technical problems and anticipate potential issuesProvide technical input and support to proposalsSupporting and Supervising Task Delegation to TeamSupervise a small work group of technical staff and provide coachingPerform managerial tasks such as task assignment, planning, scheduling and budgetingCoordinate engineering work, approve schedules and recommend additional resourcesManage small projects, overseeing cost, schedule, resources and riskProvide HSSE leadership and ensure safety complianceWorking RelationshipsInternalBuild collaborative relationships across projects, offices and regionsEngage with inter‑disciplinary community and promote knowledge sharingPersuade stakeholders to align on technical criteria and decisionsSolicit managerial support for major projectsExternalMaintain relationships with industry bodies, academia and vendorsBuild and sustain relationships with customersCoach others on relationship managementLevel of Influence & Decision‑Making AuthorityWork assigned within broad guidelines; complex matters refer to senior authorityInfluence technical, operational and financial outcomes of projects and departmentsTranslate standards into practical actionsMay supervise teams but has no direct reportsAccountable for personal targets and performance evaluationsExpectedB.Sc. or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited universityMinimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least 5 years in a similar roleKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceSpecific experience in oil and gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region (preferred)Pre‑FEED and FEED experience requiredDetailed Engineering experience preferredRole‑Specific Skills and KnowledgeGuide and mentor project teams, managing and motivating engineering specialistsIdentify issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial challengesProficient user of relevant software and calculation templatesApply standards, processes and procedures at a professional levelKnowledge of applicable codes and standardsContinuous professional development in disciplineMaintain knowledge of regulatory framework and industry developmentsApply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge to improve designsStrong persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication skillsExperienced in project