Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for an Construction Lead for it's multi billion dollar oil and gas project in UAE.

• Participate in and advise on all mechanical and piping construction activities and initiatives

Responsible for the mechanical and piping scope to ensure the Contractor and sub-contractors perform the work to agreed scope of work, specifications and schedules all to an acceptable standard

Supervise the contractor and sub-contractor personnel to ensure contractor performs all work to agreed standards for safety, health and environment and to attaining high levels of HSE performance

Ensure assigned scope of work is carried out without any significant HSE incidents

Ensure the work is carried out in time and in accordance with scope of work, specification and quality requirement

Promote HSE awareness and ensure that all UZ750 Project HSE requirements are implemented and adhered to

Responsible for construction mechanical and piping activities through the contractors supervision in respect of HSE, method, working practices, quality and timely execution of the works

Advise mechanical and piping UZ750 Project staff on best practices

Responsible for the mechanical and piping UZ750 Project staff aspect of Risk Management to ensure all risks / opportunities are identified and appropriate controls/mitigations developed and implemented

Responsible for mechanical and piping coordination with regard to SIMOPS

Ensure that construction hazards and risks are fully considered by designers and contractors and that appropriate mitigation actions are implemented and appropriate action taken

To be fully familiar with the contractors methods of construction, schedule and procedure

Initiate and manage the mechanical and piping project element of the continuous improvement processes

Monitor site activities for potential contractual / claims problems

Maintain records of site activities and check Contractor records for accuracy

Carry out inspection, surveillance witnessing of contractor activities, ensuring records are maintained, including as-built data

Endorse daily progress report and time sheets

Detailing the work progress, number of contractor personnel and equipment available on site and other related items identified in the scope of work

Skills / Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or trade qualifications preferred, however relevant work experience may be accepted with necessary justification as required

Minimum of ten years post graduate experience with minimum seven years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry with comprehensive hands-on experience in Construction Engineering

Good HSE awareness and commitment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good technical, team and interpersonal skills

Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems

Experience with contractors and / or Operating Companies, in particular those involved in the construction of major Oil and Gas facilities

Company Overview

Amec Foster Wheeler ( ) designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets for its customers across the global energy and related sectors. Employing around 35,000 people in more than 55 countries and with 2016 revenues of £5.4 billion, the company operates across the oil and gas industry - from production through to refining, processing and distribution of derivative products - and in the mining, power and process, pharma, environment and infrastructure markets.

Amec Foster Wheeler offers full life-cycle services to offshore and onshore oil and gas projects (conventional and unconventional, upstream, midstream and downstream) for greenfield, brownfield and asset support projects, plus leading refining technology.

Amec Foster Wheeler shares are publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and its American Depositary Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Both trade under the ticker AMFW.

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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