PMC Lead Operation Readiness And Assurance Engineer
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer to ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations 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 organisation 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 facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations, by implementing structured Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) processes across all project phases. This role bridges project delivery and asset operations, ensuring seamless handover to ADNOC Operations.
- OR&A strategy & planning
Support development and implementation of the Operations Readiness & Assurance Plan
Define readiness criteria aligned with ADNOC standards and project objectives
Establish OR&A philosophy covering:
People readiness
Process readiness
Systems and asset readiness
- Assurance & stage gate reviews
Coordinate and participate in OR&A stage gate reviews (e.g., FEL, detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, start-up)
Verify readiness against defined criteria before progression to next project phase
Conduct readiness assessments, audits, and assurance reviews
- Operational input into design
Ensure operability, maintainability, and safety are embedded during design by:
Reviewing P&IDs, HAZOP/HAZID outcomes
Participating in design reviews and constructability assessments
Provide operational feedback on:
Accessibility
Maintainability
Spare parts strategy
Control philosophy
- Procedures & documentation readiness
Coordinate development and validation of:
Prepare project OR&A plan
Operating procedures (normal, start-up, shutdown, emergency)
Maintenance procedures
SIMOPS plans
Ensure all documentation is complete, approved, and aligned with ADNOC operational standards
- Training & competency assurance
Produce development of training plans and competency frameworks for operations personnel. Coordinate:
Classroom and on-the-job training during commissioning phase
Vendor training sessions
Simulator-based training (if applicable)
Verify workforce readiness prior to start-up
- Systems & asset readiness
Ensure all systems are:
Mechanically complete
Spearhead Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
Commissioned and tested
Validated and ready for safe operation
Track readiness using systems such as:
Completions Management Systems (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS, GoTechnology)
Support system handover and acceptance
- Interface with commissioning & start-up
Work closely with commissioning and start-up teams to:
Validate system readiness
Ensure smooth transition from project to operations
Participate in:
Pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
Start-up planning and execution
- Risk management & assurance
Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation measures are in place
Maintain OR&A risk registers and action trackers
Ensure compliance with:
ADNOC HSE standards
International best practices
- Stakeholder coordination
Interface with:
ADNOC Operations teams
EPCM engineering disciplines
Construction and commissioning teams
Act as a key link between project execution and end-user operations
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:
Qualifications & experience
Degree in related discipline
Minimum 15 years in Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects
At least 5+ years in a supervisory preservation role
Experience on major CAPEX projects (ADNOC or equivalent operators preferred)
Strong understanding of:
Operations readiness frameworks
Commissioning and start-up processes
Asset lifecycle management
Computerised Maintenance Management Systems - CMMS
Familiarity with:
HAZOP / HAZID / SIL studies
PSSR processes
Completions & commissioning systems (WinPCS, ICAPS and/or GoTechnology)
Ability to interpret:
P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, process descriptions
Key skills
Strong analytical and assurance mindset
Excellent coordination and stakeholder management
Possesses a robust safety culture
Effective communication across technical and operations teams
Detail-oriented with structured problem-solving approach
Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural EPCM environments
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.