Mechanical Construction - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Wood Group

Description

Description

Wood is looking for Mechanical Construction Work Pack Engineer to join our Engineering team in Sharjah, UAE.

Responsibilities

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is looking for Mechanical Construction Work Pack Engineer to join our Engineering team in Sharjah, UAE.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for Mechanical Construction Work Pack Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. 

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• 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 
• 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 
• 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' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Role Purpose:

• The Mechanical Construction Work pack Engineer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing mechanical construction work packs to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution of all mechanical construction activities. The role bridges engineering, planning, construction, and commissioning teams, ensuring that all construction work is fully defined, risk assessed, sequenced, and properly resourced.

Key Responsibilities:

Work pack Development:

• Prepare detailed mechanical construction workpacks, including scope of work, job steps, task breakdown, materials list, welding requirements, consumables, manpower, equipment, and QA/QC requirements.
• Incorporate P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, equipment datasheets, installation details, and vendor documentation.
• Define hold points, inspection test requirements, WPS/PQR, torque/tensioning specifications, and critical lift plans where required.
• Ensure all workpacks reflect the latest engineering deliverables and revision control.

Construction Readiness:

• Conduct job walks to validate constructability and identify field constraints.
• Coordinate with planners to develop job sequencing, activity durations, and links into the Level 4 schedule.
• Identify materials, tools, rigging, temporary supports, scaffolding, and lifting equipment required for each activity.
• Ensure all materials and fabrication requirements are available at site before execution.

Interface & Coordination:

• Act as the interface between construction, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, welding/NDT teams, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineers (civil, structural, E&I, piping) to avoid clashes and ensure integrated workpacks.
• Support pre-job meetings, daily toolbox briefings, and coordination with subcontractors.
• Ensure seamless transition from construction to pre commissioning/commissioning phase.

HSE Compliance:

• Embed safety requirements, JHA/JSA, SIMOPS considerations, and risk mitigation within every workpack.
• Support field safety teams with risk assessments, lifting studies, and hazardous task reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Quality Assurance:

• Define inspection points, NDT requirements, mechanical completion checklists, hydrotest packs, reinstatement requirements, and punch listing.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to ensure all work is executed according to standards and specifications.
• Review as-built documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Construction Support:

• Provide technical support during field execution, resolving issues related to drawings, fit-up, weldability, alignment, or installation.
• Engage with engineering for queries, technical deviations, or IFC updates.
• Monitor progress, update workpacks as necessary, and support resolution of site generated NCRs or punch items.

Documentation & Handover:

• Support mechanical completion, handover dossiers, and system/subsystem boundary walkdowns.
• Ensure all as-built drawings, material traceability, QA records, and test packs are correctly compiled for turnover.
• Maintain accurate records in the project document control system. 

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.  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline.

Experience

• 8-10+ years in mechanical construction within oil & gas, petrochemical, or EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing construction work packs or executing mechanical construction (piping, static equipment, rotating equipment).
• Experience with large field facilities, process plants, pipelines, or brownfield upgrades is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, fabrication drawings, and vendor manuals.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, ASME/API standards, and testing requirements (hydrotest, reinstatement, NDT).
• Familiarity with construction planning tools and CMMS/document control systems.
• Understanding of mechanical completion, system handover, and commissioning interfaces.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote site conditions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, attention to detail, and field adaptability.
• Proactive approach to safety and quality.