:Wood is currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Vibration/Integrity Management) for a permanent role to be based in Dubai.Responsibilities:Team lead role within the Wood Asset Life Optimization (ALO) group supporting the IM (Integrity Management) and VDN (Vibration, Dynamics, and Noise) Specialist Engineering teams.This is a team lead role based in our Dubai office which will contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing discipline expertise to the business.
• Contributing to business growth.
• Manage and supervise the Dubai ALO team.

Expected to provide specialized expertise to the organization and demonstrate significant experience in one of the below fields:

• Integrity Management of process plant (i.e. pipeline integrity, fracture mechanics, RBI, corrosion management)
• Vibration, Dynamics, and Noise (i.e. vibration of process piping, static equipment, structures, machinery)

Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering and integrity assignments and produce deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.Serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems. Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.In addition to specialization, directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.Has authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing, and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Definition and approval of technical scopes.

• Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
• Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects.
• Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.

Executing and managing assigned scope of work.

• Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks and projects.
• Manage project execution in terms of main contract deliverables, scope compliance, quality, and profitability.
• Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting technical requirements and complex coordination requirements.
• Exercises mature technical judgement in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
• Organizing, active participation and occasional leading of technical workshops.
• Regularly work from and represent Wood in client office.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.

Providing discipline expertise.

• Exercises considerable credibility, foresight, and judgement in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives.
• Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.
• Works with project groups as an technical advisor on designs, processes, and engineering methods
• Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Establishes the need for investigation and research and participates in the development of longrange plans and project goals.
• Represent discipline on contract / project / service line.
• Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
• Proactively supports the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance.

Contributing to business growth.

• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Contributes to engineering bids and proposals.

Manage and supervise Dubai ALO team.

• Manage a team of 3 to 5 people including collaboration with other Wood offices.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities. Provides coaching and mentoring for less experienced staff, supports the development and retention of motivated and competent people.
• Directs work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
• Supervises delivery of consultancy projects.
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Suitable engineering/metallurgical degree and education from a recognised Academic institution.
• Chartership, Professional Engineer (PE) status or equivalent relevant professional license/registration from a recognized national or industry engineering institution is desirable.
• Significant experience (

10 years) working in the on- and offshore oil and gas industry. * Demonstrable technical leadership experience in Integrity Management and/or piping/machinery vibration troubleshooting and engineering project management.About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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