EOI - Specialist Integrity Engineer

Role Overview

Wood PLC is inviting expressions of interest for a Specialist Integrity Engineer to join the team in Abu Dhabi. This is a client secondment role supporting a major energy sector client, with an assignment duration of three years.

Role Purpose

The Specialist Integrity Engineer will provide subject matter expertise in asset integrity management, risk-based inspection and fitness-for-service assessment, supporting the development and implementation of integrity management programmes across a large and complex portfolio of onshore oil and gas facilities. The role will focus on the delivery of integrity assessments, integrity operating windows, risk-based inspection methodologies, asset life extension studies and specialist technical investigations to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of client assets.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Integrity Management

• Lead the development and implementation of asset integrity management programmes for client operating assets.
• Lead the development and enhancement of RBI methodologies and associated risk models.
• Support the development and implementation of Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) programmes.
• Develop technical reports, corporate procedures, manuals and engineering recommendations.

Technical Assessments and Analysis

• Provide specialist technical expertise in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS), asset life assessment and integrity management.
• Perform and review Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments in accordance with recognised industry standards.
• Lead technical studies including root cause analysis (RCA), life extension studies and integrity assessments.
• Review degradation mechanisms, risk assessments and inspection strategies for fixed equipment, piping and associated facilities.

Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering personnel.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and integrity personnel.
• Ensure alignment with international best practice and industry standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate technical workshops, integrity reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions with client personnel.
• Work as part of an integrated client team.
• Support implementation of recommendations and monitoring of integrity performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline.
• Master's Degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in integrity engineering, inspection or asset integrity management within oil and gas, petrochemical or related process industries, including at least 5 years in a specialist or technical authority role.
• API 571 and API 580 certifications.
• API 510, API 570 and/or API 653 certifications preferred.
• ISO 55001 Asset Management awareness/implementation training.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing integrity management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and inspection strategies.
• Extensive experience delivering Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programmes and integrity assessments.
• Practical experience conducting or reviewing Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments in accordance with API 579.
• Demonstrated experience developing Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) and inspection planning strategies.
• Previous experience supporting National Oil Companies (NOCs), major international operators or large operating assets in the Middle East preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical leadership capability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with strong client-facing experience.
• Safety-focused with commitment to technical excellence.
• Self-motivated and capable of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capability.
• Strong understanding of degradation mechanisms affecting pressure equipment, piping systems and infrastructure assets.
• Familiarity with major regional operators' standards, procedures and asset integrity practices is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure reward in line with market.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan giving the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5 year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing a community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.