Lead Commissioning Engineer - Firefighting (PMC)

Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
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 decarbonisation 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 renumeration 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspection & Assessment
   • Review the design, specifications, and installation records of the foam dosing pump.
   • Inspect the pump, pipe connections, valves, and dosing line to identify causes of leakage during commissioning.
   • Assess workmanship and installation practices to ensure compliance with project standards.
   • Investigate causes of pressure loss in the new firefighting system during testing and commissioning.
2. Rectification Works
   • Repair or replace faulty foam dosing pump components.
   • Re-install or re-align pump connections where poor workmanship is identified.
   • Ensure proper sealing of joints, couplings, and fittings to prevent leaks.
   • Address system pressure losses by reviewing hydraulic design, pipe sizing, and pump performance.
3. Testing & Commissioning
   • Conduct hydrostatic and operational tests on the foam dosing pump and entire firefighting system.
   • Verify foam concentrate suction, mixing ratio accuracy, and discharge performance.
   • Perform pressure drop analysis to confirm compliance with NFPA and project specifications.
   • Document test results, corrective actions, and final commissioning sign-off.
4. Quality Assurance & Handover
   • Ensure materials and equipment meet approved vendor lists and standards.
   • Provide quality control reports highlighting workmanship improvements.
   • Submit operation & maintenance manuals for the foam dosing pump.
   • Train operations staff on correct use and maintenance of the upgraded system.

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: A bachelor's degree in relevant engineering (i.e Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Computer, Software, Electronic, Marine, Ship Captain, etc.) or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including minimum (5) years in (preferred) GCC region. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil&Gas or Petrochemical projects. Managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Eningeers.

Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international Oil&Gas or Petrochemical pojects.