Principal Rotating Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Rotating Engineer with a proven track record in understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. 

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa. 

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
  
  

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Ensuring optimal design and selection of rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, and motors.
• Improving the reliability and performance of rotating equipment to minimize downtime and operational risks.
• Developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance plans for rotating machinery.
• Conducting root cause analyses of equipment failures and suggesting corrective measures.
• Ensuring equipment meets industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rotating machinery.
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• To have single - point responsibility for all mechanical equipment engineering Rotating design deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client’s policies and procedures
• Provide input to the preparation of Technical Work Practices (TWP’s) and Standards
• Supporting the Planning, scheduling and execution of discipline activities and deliverables, including manhour estimating and schedule preparation to support bid / tendering as required.
• To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
• To attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
• To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company and Client requirements
• Define minimum acceptance criteria and Undertake pre-qualification of third parties
• Liaise and engage with Licensors, Equipment Vendors and OEM’s as required to conclude the project deliverables in accordance with the project scope and provide third party budget costs for stage gate estimates as required.
• Define scope of work for 3rd Party subcontracts as required.
• Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids
• Review of Vendor Documents on Detailed Engineering Projects
  
  

Qualifications

Skills And 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.

Expected

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry
• Strong Knowledge in Rotating Equipment Design and Engineering.
• Familiarity with International Codes / Standards.
• Taking full responsibility as a package Engineer for the Rotating Equipment / Packages.
• Participation in HAZOP / SIL reviews and various workshops.
• Experience in preparing Equipment selection reports during CONCEPT, FEED phase.
• Experience in executing EPC Projects handling Process Compressors, Gas Turbines, STG, Instrument Air Compressors, Centrifugal pumps, Chemical Injection packages etc
• Experience in executing process gas compressors modification / Re-rate / Revamp.
• Preparation of Equipment Datasheet , Material Requisitions and Technical Evaluations of Vendor bids
  
  

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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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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