PMC Commissioning Planning Specialist

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Commissioning Planning Specialist with a proven track record in overseeing commissioning on major offshore projects ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to industry standards in project execution for high-profile clients.

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

The PMC Commissioning Planning Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing all commissioning planning and scheduling activities for a major offshore project executed under the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The role ensures that commissioning phases are strategically planned, fully integrated with construction and start-up requirements, and executed in line with ADNOC standards, project milestones, and operational readiness objectives. The position plays a key role in bridging construction completion and safe, efficient system start-up through robust planning, sequencing, and progress control.

Develop and maintain detailed commissioning schedules covering pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases in alignment with overall project timelines

Integrate commissioning activities with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations schedules to ensure a seamless transition to start-up

Establish systemization and subsystem breakdown structures to support efficient commissioning execution and tracking

Coordinate closely with construction teams to ensure mechanical completion milestones are aligned with commissioning priorities

Monitor EPC contractor commissioning plans and schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements and ADNOC standards

Identify critical paths, constraints, and interface risks impacting commissioning and implement mitigation strategies

Develop and track system completion progress including punch lists, handover dossiers, and readiness certifications

Support the development of commissioning philosophies, procedures, and execution strategies from a planning perspective

Prepare regular progress reports, forecasts, and performance analyses for commissioning activities

Facilitate coordination between commissioning, operations, and construction teams to ensure readiness for system energization and start-up

Participate in constructability and operability reviews to ensure commissioning considerations are incorporated early in the project lifecycle

Ensure proper alignment of vendor support, materials availability, and resource planning with commissioning schedules

Track and manage interfaces between multiple contractors, work packages, and offshore installation activities

Support risk assessments, SIMOPS planning, and offshore execution strategies from a commissioning planning standpoint

Continuously optimize commissioning sequences to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure safe execution offshore

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 Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Process Engineering

Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas projects with at least 5 years focused on commissioning planning and scheduling

Proven experience in PMC roles on ADNOC or similar large-scale offshore projects in the Middle East

Strong understanding of commissioning processes including systemization, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up

Advanced proficiency in project planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalent

Experience in integrated project planning covering EPC and commissioning phases

Familiarity with ADNOC standards, offshore HSE requirements, and permit-to-work systems

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies

Demonstrated experience in managing complex interfaces between construction, commissioning, and operations teams

Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure offshore project environment

Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

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.