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
Safety & Environment
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Permit Issuance Supervisor with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry for ADNOC Onshore client to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at an onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The role
The Permit Issuance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and controlling the Permit-to-Work (PTW) process for ADNOC Onshore project activities. The position ensures that work is authorized, coordinated, and executed safely in accordance with ADNOC Work Management System (WMS), PTW requirements, approved project procedures, and applicable UAE HSE requirements.
The role provides supervision to Permit Issuers and coordinates with ADNOC Area Authorities, Asset Approval Authorities, Job Performers, Performing Authorities, construction teams, operations, HSE, and other stakeholders to ensure effective control of simultaneous and high-risk activities.
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
Key responsibilities
Supervise the daily PTW issuance, validation, suspension, extension, revalidation, and close-out process
Ensure permits are issued only after all prerequisite controls and approvals have been verified
Review work scopes and confirm that the correct permit category and associated certificates are selected
Ensure required permits and certificates are available for activities such as hot work, confined space entry, excavation, lifting, electrical work, line breaking, work at height, and other critical activities
Verify that all required JSA/risk assessments, method statements, drawings, isolation certificates, gas test records, and supporting documents are properly approved and attached
Conduct or coordinate joint site inspections with the Job Performer/Performing Authority before permit issuance
Verify implementation of permit controls at the worksite before authorizing commencement
Ensure atmospheric testing is performed by authorized and competent personnel whenever required
Ensure permits are properly displayed/controlled at the worksite and maintained in accordance with the project PTW system
Monitor permit validity and ensure expired or invalid permits are suspended or closed appropriately
Ensure implementation of ADNOC Work Management System requirements applicable to PTW
Verify compliance with the key WMS elements, including:
Permit to Work (PTW)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Energy Isolation
SIMOPS
Temporary Defeat, where applicable
Ensure work does not commence until all mandatory controls are implemented and verified
Confirm that certificates and supporting documents do not substitute for a valid PTW
Ensure PTW requirements are integrated with project construction and commissioning activities
Maintain awareness of ADNOC Life-Saving Rules and ensure their application during permit activities
ADNOC's current work-management approach specifically integrates formal risk assessment, energy isolation and PTW procedures, with SIMOPS controls used to manage interfaces between concurrent activities
Permit coordination and SIMOPS
Participate in daily PTW coordination meetings
Review planned activities and identify potential conflicts between simultaneous operations
Coordinate permits with operations, construction, commissioning, maintenance, HSE, and other affected parties
Identify SIMOPS conflicts involving hot work, lifting, excavation, hydrocarbon systems, electrical activities, confined spaces, commissioning, and live plant operations
Ensure appropriate controls are established before conflicting activities are permitted to proceed
Escalate unresolved permit conflicts to the appropriate Area Authority / Asset Approval Authority / Project Management
Site verification and control
Conduct regular field inspections to verify compliance with permit conditions
Confirm that worksite boundaries, access/egress, barricading, warning signs, fire protection, gas testing, PPE, emergency arrangements, and other controls are in place
Verify that energy isolation and zero-energy requirements are implemented where applicable
Stop or suspend work when permit conditions are violated or when unsafe conditions develop
Ensure work is safely suspended during alarms, emergencies, adverse conditions, or changes in the work scope
Reassess conditions before allowing suspended work to restart
The Abu Dhabi PTW Code of Practice requires ongoing inspection of PTW controls, examination of the worksite when work is suspended/restarted, proper shift handover, and verification of safe conditions at completion
Permit close-out
Ensure completed work is inspected before permit closure
Confirm that the worksite has been left in a safe and acceptable condition
Verify removal of temporary equipment, tools, waste, barricades, and other work-related materials as applicable
Coordinate restoration of equipment/systems following completion of work and approved isolation removal processes
Ensure all permits and associated certificates are correctly closed in the PTW system
Maintain accurate PTW records, registers, and close-out documentation
Supervision of permit issuers
Lead and supervise a team of Permit Issuers
Allocate permit workload according to project priorities and work locations
Verify that Permit Issuers are competent, authorized, and familiar with the applicable ADNOC PTW requirements
Conduct toolbox/permit coordination briefings as required
Monitor Permit Issuer performance and compliance
Provide coaching and guidance on permit quality, field verification, hazard identification, and control implementation
Report recurring PTW deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
Documentation and reporting
Maintain an up-to-date PTW register and permit status records
Prepare daily/weekly PTW statistics and reports
Track issued, suspended, cancelled, expired, and closed permits
Monitor permit compliance and identify trends
Participate in PTW audits and inspections
Support incident investigations involving permit or work-control failures
Maintain required records in the ADNOC/project digital PTW system
The Permit Issuance Supervisor shall have authority to:
Reject a permit application when requirements are incomplete
Stop or suspend work when permit conditions are not complied with
Prevent permit issuance where prerequisite controls are not implemented
Escalate unsafe conditions or SIMOPS conflicts
Require reassessment when the work scope, site conditions, or risk profile changes
Recommend corrective actions for repeated PTW non-compliance
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:
Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, HSE, construction, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 10 years of oil & gas experience, preferably in onshore production facilities, EPC projects, brownfield projects, or major maintenance projects
Minimum 5 years of experience in Permit Issuer / Area Authority / PTW supervision
Demonstrable experience on ADNOC Onshore projects is highly desirable and may be mandatory for PMC positions
Valid ADNOC-approved Permit to Work / WMS certification appropriate to the assigned role
H2S awareness certification
First aid and fire fighting certification
Good knowledge of oil & gas construction and operational interfaces
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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