Lead Project Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role.Job Objective:Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through: Executing assigned scopes of work.Providing discipline expertise to the business.Supporting and supervising task delegation to team. Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems. Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity. Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations. Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks. Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area In consultancy businesses, may review and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary natureKey Accountabilities & Responsibilities:Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment.Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects. Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints. Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling workEvaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc. Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical ProfessionalsAdhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projectsParticipate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required.Organising and active participation in design reviewsProviding discipline expertise:Solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options.As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or projectProduces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approachesConsistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinkingDevelops unique solutions for complex technical problemsAnticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertiseExercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental resultsUnderstands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goalsProvide technical input and support to proposals as requiredSupporting and Supervising task delegation to team:May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others.Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionalsDiscusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of othersApproves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipmentMakes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals.Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects.Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be doneMay manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk.Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirementsExpected:B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.Knowledge, skills and experience:Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferredPre-FEED, FEED experience is requiredDetailed Engineering experience is preferredRole-Specific Skills and Knowledge: Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignmentsProficient user of relevant software and calculation templatesProfessional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work executionProfessional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standardsTechnically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standardsMaintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports. Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problemDemonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designsDemonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communicationDemonstrated proficiency in project planningPossess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offeringsPersonal attributes:Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutionsCompelling communicator both verbally and in written formGood interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clientsEnthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional developmentHigh level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable. Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project