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Technical Safety Engineer

Wood

On-site
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full-time
Senior
Salary not listedPosted 19m ago

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Job description

Wood is hiring a Technical Safety Engineer — a full-time, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates role. Apply directly on Wood's careers page below.

PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Safety Specialist with extensive experience working on high profile middle east offshore projects.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood'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 decarbonisation 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 offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
  • Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
  • Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
  • Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
  • End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
  • The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
  • Long 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 milestones
  • Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
  • Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
  • Energy 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 field

The key objectives for this role are: 

The PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer is responsible for providing technical safety engineering expertise throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness phases of major offshore or onshore projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The role ensures that process safety, technical safety, loss prevention, and risk management requirements are effectively implemented in accordance with client specifications, approved engineering documents, regulatory requirements, international standards, and project objectives.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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.
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Technical Safety Engineer for our client ADNOC in Abu Dhabi as part of our Project team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based in office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Technical Safety Engineer at Wood?

The required skills for Technical Safety Engineer at Wood include: Loss Prevention.

What is the seniority level for Technical Safety Engineer at Wood?

Technical Safety Engineer at Wood is a Senior level position.

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