Electrical Designer - Abu Dhabi
Job description / Role
Job TypeFull Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Chemical & Petrochemical
Company Industry
Oil & Gas
Job description
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced electrical designer for our various clients in Abu Dhabi within our operations EMEA business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced instrumentation designer with a proven track record in designing, developing and maintaining complex instrumentation systems to ensure precision, efficiency, and safety in industrial processes for high-profile clients.
Our clients and projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world. Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
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
Responsibilities
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- 3D software skills like SPI, 3D software
- Execute design and drafting activities (concept, front end engineering development, technical study and detailed design)
- Prepare sketches, electrical drawings, and designs from agreed work scopes with minimum input from engineering personnel
- Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract
- Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
- Carry out site surveys
- Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule
- Maintain required technical quality of work
- Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to discipline work scope
- Maintain filing system
- Encourage and provide lateral learning within project
- Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required
- Assist lead / senior engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties
Qualifications
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:
- Diploma in electrical engineering with minimum of 5+ years of experience
- Sound knowledge of manual and CAD drafting techniques
- Software skills like AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc. is mandatory
- 3D software skills like SPI, 3D is mandatory
- Aware of and able to use codes of practice, standards, and relevant sections of statutory documentation as applicable to drafting function
- Aware of and able to use company and client standards
- Able to create base design drawings / models from agreed work scope with minimal guidance
- Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
- Ability to accept delegated responsibility for designated tasks
- Experience in acting as a focal point / self-checking / checking of others' work
- Site experience and construction punch close out
About us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.
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