PMC Lead Expediting Engineer (GAS CAP)

Role Overview

PMC Lead Expediting Engineer (GAS CAP) with Wood PLC, supporting ADNOC Offshore projects based at the client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. The company is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage all procurement activities within the PMC team for ADNOC projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project timelines, budget constraints, and contractual requirements. The role ensures strategic sourcing, contractor and vendor selection, and effective coordination between ADNOC, EPC contractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Expediting and Schedule Management

• Monitor critical equipment and material delivery schedules.
• Track progress from purchase order award through final delivery.
• Identify and mitigate potential delays before they affect project milestones.
• Ensure long-lead items are expedited effectively.
• Monitor supplier engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and documentation activities.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with vendors to ensure compliance with contractual delivery dates.
• Escalate schedule slippages and implement recovery plans.
• Drive supplier accountability for critical milestones.
• Identify critical and long-lead items requiring special attention.
• Ensure compliance with project procurement schedules and milestones.
• Track supplier progress against approved manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify schedule risks.
• Escalate delays and drive corrective actions with vendors.
• Monitor vendor commitment to contractual delivery dates.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage the project expediting team and activities.
• Review and approve expediting plans for procurement packages.

Manufacturing and Inspection Oversight

• Review manufacturing schedules and production status reports.
• Monitor fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging activities.
• Verify achievement of manufacturing milestones.
• Coordinate factory visits and shop-floor progress assessments.
• Ensure manufacturing bottlenecks are promptly resolved.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and inspection teams for timely inspections.
• Monitor inspection release notes and manufacturing completion certificates.

Documentation Management

• Ensure vendor documentation is submitted as per contract requirements.
• Follow up on material certificates, test reports, databooks, and warranties.
• Prevent documentation delays from impacting shipment schedules.

Vendor Relationship Management

• Conduct regular vendor follow-up meetings and progress reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years' experience within the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum 5 years in Expeditor role.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC procurement systems (SAP and ARIBA preferred).
• Familiarity with ICV compliance requirements.
• FIDIC knowledge preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Risk assessment and supply chain management.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Position based at client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan enabling purchase of Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts across the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy offering community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.