PMC Inspector, PI/AA

Role Overview

Wood PLC is recruiting an experienced PMC Inspector, PI/AA for ADNOC Onshore in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position will be based at the onshore site in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Across EMEA, teams provide solutions and expertise to support a growing client base, combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. Wood is focused on growth and strategy centered around building partnerships with clients across three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

Role Purpose

Ensure that all mechanical equipment, piping, and welded structures meet design specifications, industry codes, and client requirements. Perform visual, dimensional, and non-destructive testing inspections to verify fabrication, installation, and repair quality. Confirm adherence to API, ASME, and client standards during construction, testing, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

Inspections and Quality Verification

• Perform visual, dimensional, and NDT inspections to verify fabrication, installation, and repair quality.
• Conduct thorough inspections of pipelines, pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, and welds using UT, RT, MT, and PT techniques to detect corrosion, cracks, and defects.
• Verify weld quality against API and ASME standards.
• Confirm welder qualifications and recommend repairs or rework when necessary.

Testing and Compliance

• Witness and evaluate hydrotests of pipelines and vessels, ensuring leak-free performance and compliance with safety permits.

Assessment and Planning

• Apply fitness-for-service methodologies, including B31G and fracture mechanics, to assess corrosion, deformation, and cracks and determine repair needs.
• Use risk models combining probability of failure and consequence to prioritize inspections and maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market-aligned rewards.
• Medical insurance providing inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance with life assurance cover.
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee share plan offering opportunity to purchase Wood shares with 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 community access to experts sharing knowledge of existing and emerging energy systems.