PMC Lead Weight Control Engineer (SPB)

Role Overview

PMC Lead Weight Control Engineer (SPB) with Wood PLC, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role leads weight control engineering on high-profile Middle East offshore projects, with extensive FEED experience required.

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. The company 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, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. Strategy is centered around building partnerships across three regions: UK, Norway, and the Middle East and Africa.

Role Purpose

Establish and lead all weight control management activities for offshore Gas Cap facilities, ensuring compliance with project weight and Center of Gravity (CoG) targets throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Installation phases.

Key Responsibilities

Weight Control Planning & Documentation

• Establish and implement the project Weight Control Management Plan.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project Weight Control Management Plan, procedures, and reporting systems for offshore Gas Cap facilities.
• Establish project weight budgets and monitor compliance throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Installation phases.

Weight Tracking & Analysis

• Develop and maintain weight control databases and reporting systems.
• Maintain the project Weight Control Register and ensure accurate tracking of equipment, structural steel, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and telecom weights.
• Perform and review weight estimates, weight reports, load summaries, and weight reconciliation activities.
• Monitor weight growth trends and identify potential exceedances at an early stage.
• Monitor weight growth trends and identify potential exceedances against approved weight allowances and contingency margins.

Engineering Coordination & Support

• Lead all weight engineering activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation phases.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom disciplines to ensure accurate weight inputs and reporting.
• Support structural engineers by providing accurate weight data for structural analysis, transportation, lifting, and installation studies.
• Participate in 3D model reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical assurance workshops.

Center of Gravity Management

• Manage and verify Center of Gravity (CoG) calculations for offshore topsides, jackets, modules, and associated facilities.
• Ensure compliance with project weight and CoG targets.

Change & Risk Management

• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes, design modifications, and vendor updates on overall weight and CoG.
• Implement mitigation measures to prevent weight and CoG deviations from approved limits.

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Review and approve EPC Contractor and vendor weight control methodologies, calculations, and deliverables.
• Conduct periodic audits of contractor weight control systems to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or similar Middle East offshore developments is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in detailed design engineering for offshore oil and gas facilities, including topsides, jackets, modules, platforms, and brownfield modifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on multi-billion-dollar offshore projects.
• Prior experience within a central engineering or shared services environment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation systems, control systems, safety instrumented systems, fire and gas systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and platforms such as SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AVEVA Instrumentation, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, and related design and document management systems.
• Sound understanding of international codes and standards, including ISA, IEC, API, NFPA, and relevant ADNOC engineering standards.
• Experience with instrument sizing, control valve selection, shutdown systems, hazardous area requirements, and instrumentation installation practices.
• Familiarity with SIL assessment, functional safety requirements, HAZOP, LOPA, and cause-and-effect development.
• Strong coordination skills with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Good communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Benefits

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