Job description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
Wood are actively seeking applications for Principal Rotating Engineer role to support future growth in our expanding business in Qatar.
The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.
This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.
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.
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.
In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work, in accordance with the project execution plan including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control, within the man-hour, cost budgets and the project schedule targets.
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:
Onshore Oil and Gas
Offshore Oil and Gas
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Life Insurance ; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
- End of Service Gratuity ; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
- Medical Insurance : Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
- Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
The Principal Rotating Engineer will be responsible for the following activities:
- Overall Lead role for the project including liaison with client technical personnel.
- Technical management of multi-location team in London, India and Qatar
- Providing advice on the selection of rotating equipment
- Specification of pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment, including drivers, seal and lube systems by preparing Technical Specifications and Mechanical Datasheet.
- Preparation Enquiry Requisitionsfor budget pricing and for long lead items
- Technical evaluation / clarification of supplier bids as required
- Technical supervision of supplier design and control of supplier interface, plus the co-ordination of interfaces with other engineering disciplines
- Review of Supplier documentation for integration within Project design, such as GA / Details / Calculations and Fabrication Procedures
- Provide specialist input to design reviews, risk assessments and constructability reviews
- Support Inspection and Testing of Equipment, attend testing for critical equipment
- Support Construction and Commissioning phase
- Technical support for installation and commissioning
- Supervise less experienced mechanical engineers and, where required
- To provide relevant knowledgeable practical skills in the response and actions for:
- Site visits and site surveys
- Site queries and discussions
- Supplier, vendor, contractor, client and site related discussions
- Site based activities
Qualifications 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.
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, and preferably a chartered member of a relevant professional body or institution.
- Minimum 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas post-graduation
- Experience in working with process and utility compressors, gas and steam turbines, pumps and other rotating equipment
- Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, on and offshore, Concept through to EPC, with a focus on upstream.
- Familiarity with the following codes: API, ISO and ASME
- Familiarity with standards of major oil companiesparticularly Shell DEPs
- Flexible attitude, with good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate within Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate a good level of written and spoken communication skills in the English language.
- Should also be able to work independently.
- Be willing and able to represent Wood in both onshore and offshore surveys, holding relevant certification or willing to undertake suitable training such as BOSIET and H2S Awareness.