Pre Commissioning Manager

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

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre Commissioning manager with a proven track record in    overseeing the design, execution, and optimization of well completion processes to maximize production efficiency and ensure operational safety.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. 

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.  

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  
• 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  
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 
• 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 
• 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  
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 

The key objectives for this role are:

• Commissioning Manager will have full responsibility to direct and execute commissioning activities and execution plan for a large-scale offshore oil and gas production unit, and for implementing Wood’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout the commissioning phases of the project

Aid in evaluation and selection of Commissioning Team staff members. Declare and assign roles and responsibilities for Commissioning team members. 

Need proficiency in MS Office Applications e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Power Point. 

Perform other duties as assigned or requested. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Employee must be able to see and read reports. 

Employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hand and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. 

Employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Employee must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.  Field Employees must be able to pass an audiometric test. 

Employee must be able to safely traverse stairs. 

Employee must be able to pass a medical “Fit for Duty” physical and drug screen. 

If assigned Offshore, employee must be able to pass HUET/METS. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The noise level in this environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud (86+ decibels).  Employee must determine when hearing protection is necessary. 

AUTHORITY LEVELS: 

Authority I      To act 

Authority II     To act but to inform whom he reports to and other interested parties. 

Authority III    To consult with whom he reports to with further detailed planning prior to proceeding. 

LEADERSHIP: 

Leadership is facilitating the success of the WG Commissioning Team by demonstrating the right behaviours.  

Know when to follow and when to lead.  Listen and understand before acting.  Empathize with other's situations.  Talk straight, don't spin the truth. Confront reality by taking issues head on.   

COMMUNICATIONS: 

Be a good communicator (speaking, listening and written) with Chevron SMD Asset Team members, service partners, and external customers.  Speak persuasively and convincingly. Be an articulate and responsible spokesperson for team views versus advocating a personal agenda.  Be adept at operational and technical explanations.  Present clear and concise communications (e.g. e-mails, reports, presentations) to onshore team(s), service partners and internal customers so you will understand what people need from you, and so people understand what you need from them.  Understand when to communicate verbally or in writing (or both together) to ensure expectations are clearly communicated. Use a range of communication styles to be impactful. 

TRUST: 

Consistent behaviour and actions contribute to your personal credibility, and reputation. Be a person worthy of other people's trust by aligning and contributing positively within the team.  Work to restore trust when it is lost.  

INITIATIVE: 

Always seek ways to show initiative. Know when and how to act.  

TEAMWORK: 

Interact effectively with all stakeholders associated with the project.  Work within and between teams knowledgeably and capably. Model ideal team behaviour.  Drive to remove barriers to enable others to achieve goals. Perform team-assigned work on time and effectively.  Keep others informed of status of project requirements affecting them, when responsible to do so. Act on feedback in a positive and effective manner.  

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

PROFESSIONALISM: 

Treat people equally despite differences and experience. Understand the big picture, be politically astute.  Be exceptionally conscientious in potential conflict of interest situations.  Always demonstrate integrity and honesty.  

PERSONAL COMMITTMENT: 

Understand what is expected. Be a person who is able and willing to accept responsibility for an agreed result and be accountable for the result - good or bad. Establish clear agreements (preferably written down) with people based on understanding of requirements achieved through effective communication.  Demonstrate Chevron's Clear Leader Vision and Values.  

SELF-MANAGEMENT:  

Organize yourself for efficiency and success. Use time and resources effectively.  Stay informed without being intrusive. Maintain priorities of your work in perspective to the project overall.  Always consider various ways to complete work using minimal resources.  Make sure you are doing your job, before you ask others to do theirs. 

DECISION MAKING: 

Show strong judgement in the most difficult situations. Apply a thorough, thoughtful analysis of complicated scenarios. Make decisions based on rationale facts and the impact on people, and the best interests of Chevron and Chevron’s service partners.  Be capable of decision making with minimal supervision, as well as being able to participate (when required) to collectively determines the most effective decisions.  Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of decision-making assurances and processes are maintained. 

Skills And 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 and Experience:

Degree in Engineering or relevant experience Oil and Gas production. Equivalent industry certifications and experience will be considered.  

Experience: 

10-15 Years Onshore/Offshore Construction, Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations experience, particularly Commissioning and Start-up experience of large capital projects, multi-discipline facilities.