PMC Pipeline Piping Lead

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Pipeline / Piping Lead role for ADNOC offshore client to join us and make an impact within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Pipeline / Piping Lead is responsible for overseeing all pipeline and piping engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring technical integrity, compliance with project specifications, international standards, ADNOC requirements, and successful delivery within schedule and budget. The role provides technical leadership and coordination between engineering contractors, EPC contractors, vendors, and ADNOC stakeholders throughout FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning phases.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Woods 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 Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization 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’ services 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
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Engineering Management

• Lead and coordinate all pipeline and piping engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Manage engineering interfaces between pipeline, piping, process, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and marine disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams and contractors.
  
  

Design & Technical Assurance

• Review pipeline routing studies, wall thickness calculations, stress analysis, material selection, corrosion studies, and hydraulic analyses.
• Ensure pipeline and piping systems are designed for safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Review design deviations, technical queries, concession requests, and management of change documentation.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and design reviews.
• Verify compliance with applicable international standards such as ASME, API, DNV, ISO, and ADNOC Engineering Standards.
  
  

Contractor Management

• Monitor EPC contractor and engineering consultant performance.
• Conduct technical evaluations and review contractor deliverables.
• Resolve engineering issues and provide recommendations to ADNOC management.
• Ensure timely closure of technical comments and actions.
  
  

Construction & Installation Support

• Provide engineering support during fabrication, construction, offshore installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Review method statements, installation procedures, hydrotest packages, and commissioning documentation.
• Support offshore pipeline installation, subsea tie-ins, brownfield modifications, and shutdown activities where applicable.
  
  

Project Controls & Coordination

• Monitor engineering progress against project schedules and milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction, and operations teams.
• Support project reporting and management reviews.
  
  

HSE & Quality

• Promote ADNOCs HSE culture and ensure compliance with company safety policies.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with project quality requirements.
• Participate in audits, safety reviews, and lessons learned workshops.
  
  

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 dont 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.

Expected

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 15+ years of oil & gas industry experience.
• Minimum 8+ years in a lead or senior engineering role on offshore projects.
• Significant PMC and EPC experience on ADNOC, Middle East, or major international offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, offshore installation, and commissioning phases.
• Strong knowledge of offshore pipelines, subsea systems, and piping design
  
  

Technical Skills

• Pipeline design and engineering.
• ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8.
• API, DNV, ISO, and ADNOC standards.
• Pipeline stress analysis and hydraulic calculations.
• Corrosion management and material selection.
• Offshore installation methodologies.
• Brownfield and greenfield project execution
• Risk assessment and engineering management
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.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.

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