Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
The role
The Specialist Digitalization Engineer is responsible for leading all digitalization related activities within a PMC organization for offshore oil & gas or renewable energy projects.
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’ service 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
Job objective
The PMC Specialist Digitalization Engineer is responsible for leading the digital engineering strategy, implementation, and integration for offshore oil & gas projects during FEED, EPC, commissioning, and handover phases. The role ensures the effective use of digital technologies, engineering information management systems, digital twins, BIM/3D models, data analytics, and smart asset solutions to improve project execution, operational efficiency, and lifecycle asset management.
Develop and implement the project's digitalization strategy.
Lead digital engineering activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ensure alignment with client digital transformation objectives.
Establish digital workflows, standards, and governance.
Manage engineering data and document management systems.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
Coordinate engineering data exchange between EPC contractors and the client.
Oversee metadata management and information lifecycle.
Lead the development and implementation of Digital Twin solutions.
Ensure integration of engineering models with operational systems.
Coordinate digital asset handover requirements.
Validate Asset Information Model (AIM) deliverables.
Supervise 3D model coordination.
Ensure clash detection and model quality.
Support BIM execution planning where applicable.
Review model maturity throughout project phases.
Systems integration
Coordinate integration between:
Engineering databases
AVEVA solutions
Hexagon SmartPlant applications
Bentley platforms
SAP
ERP systems
CMMS
GIS
SCADA
DCS
Historian systems
Data analytics & reporting
Develop engineering dashboards and KPIs.
Monitor digital performance metrics.
Utilize Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent visualization tools.
Support predictive analytics initiatives.
Offshore project support
Support offshore construction and commissioning teams.
Ensure digital systems are available during offshore execution.
Facilitate remote engineering collaboration.
Support digital permit and inspection systems where applicable.
Vendor & contractor management
Review contractor digital deliverables.
Audit digital execution plans.
Participate in technical bid evaluations.
Ensure compliance with client digital specifications.
Quality & compliance
Ensure compliance with:
ISO 19650
ISO 55000
ISO 15926
Client digital standards
Company procedures
Conduct digital maturity assessments.
Handover
Lead digital asset handover.
Verify final engineering databases.
Ensure completeness of as-built digital information.
Support operations readiness.
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.
Expected:
Minimum 15+ years in oil & gas engineering with at least 8+ years in offshore projects.
Minimum years leading digital engineering teams.
PMC experience preferred.
Experience in FEED and EPC projects.
ADNOC or similar operator experience is advantageous.
About Wood
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 supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
Diversity statement
We 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.
About the Company
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.
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