PMC Senior Engineer OR & A (Maintenance Operations & Readiness)
Wood
Role:Job Description
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Engineer OR & A (Maintenance Operations & Readiness) with a proven track record in ensuring that all operational and maintenance requirements are fully developed, implemented, and integrated during the project lifecycle to facilitate a safe, efficient, and seamless transition from project execution to operations. The role focuses on operational readiness, maintenance strategies, asset integrity, reliability, personnel competency, systems handover, and startup preparedness for a high-profile client.
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 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 remuneration 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
Job Objective
To ensure that all maintenance, operations, reliability, asset integrity, personnel competency, systems, procedures, and support infrastructure are fully prepared for the safe and efficient transition of the facility from project execution to operational status, enabling sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective operations from day one.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Maintenance Readiness Plansfor new offshore facilities and brownfield projects.
Review engineering deliverables to ensure maintainability, operability, and reliability.
Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Develop maintenance philosophies, procedures, work instructions, and standard operatingprocedures.
Prepare and populate SAP PM/CMMS with:
Equipment hierarchy
Functional locations
Equipment master data
Preventive maintenance plans
Task lists
Bills of Materials (BOM)
Review equipment criticality and perform ReliabilityCentered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode andEffects Analysis (FMEA), and Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM).
Coordinate with Engineering, EPC contractors, Operations, Commissioning, and Vendors during project execution.
Verify spare parts strategy, warehouse readiness, and critical spare availability.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Mechanical Completion, and Commissioning activities.
Lead maintenance input during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
Review commissioning and start-up proceduresfrom a maintenance perspective.
Support asset integrity, shutdown planning, andturnaround readiness.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for major equipment failures.
Monitor maintenance KPIs including:
Equipment Availability
MTBF
MTTR
PM Compliance
Maintenance Backlog
Reliability Index
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 of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
15+ years in oil & gas maintenance.
Minimum 5 years in offshore operations.
Experience with ADNOC, major EPC contractors, or international oil companies is preferred.
Proven experience in operations readiness, commissioning, maintenance planning, and asset management.
Strong knowledge of offshore production facilities including:
Rotating equipment
Static equipment
Electrical systems
Instrumentation and control systems
Safety systems
Technical Skills
SAP PM
Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
FMEA
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Asset Integrity Management
Shutdown Planning
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
ISO 55000 Asset Management
HAZOP and PSSR
CMMS implementation
KPI reporting and performance analysis
Competencies
Leadership and team management
Decision making
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Stakeholder management
Communication and presentation skills
Planning and organizational skills
Safety leadership
Continuous improvement mindset
Typical KPIS
Plant Availability
Maintenance Cost
PM Schedule Compliance
Equipment Reliability
Shutdown Performance
MTBF
MTTR
Maintenance Backlog
Spare Parts Availability
HSE Performance
Commissioning Rea
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.