260 Industrial Engineering jobs in Qatar
Process Engineer (North)
Posted 1 day ago
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- Provide daily process engineering support necessary for all Qatargas operated facilities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.
Job Context & Major Challenge(s)
- Operates in technical environment with interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Required to contribute to multi-disciplinary tasks while providing expertise in specialised area.
Key Job Accountabilities - I
- Support day-to-day process surveillance activities in compliance with QGMS ASV L3 process "Perform Plant Facilities Surveillance" for all QG assets to ensure safe, reliable and optimum production, including of preparing and issuing the surveillance report/recommendations , troubleshooting and timely escalation of threats and deviations from surveillance monitoring activities .
- Monitor the systems & processes efficiencies to help improve asset performance and provide advanced and long term engineering solutions in compliance with the existing procedures and operating manuals.
- Provide Process Engineering support to EMOCs , other process engineering studies for the assigned area and conduct the assigned EMOCs and AIR.
- Participate and contribute in FRAs, RCFAs, RS, HAZOPs, HAZID and other assessments to address process safety and reliability issues.
- Provide shutdown support to respective asset, including shutdown scoping/planning for process related activities .
Key Job Accountabilities - II
- Participate in engineering call-out roster for assets to address Operations requests for after-hours process engineering support as required.
- Participate and provide input in regular Operations meetings (e.g., daily operations meetings, ALT meetings, SHE committee meetings, etc.), to address Operations inquires requiring Process Engineering Support.
- Communicate regularly with Process Engineering Lead to provide updates and highlight the key issues to ensure proper management support.
- Support preliminary analysis/design to process engineering project queries.
- Support the annual business plan assumptions data for Corporate Planning department in compliance with Annual Business Plan Assumptions Procedure and submit the required data on time manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering.
Knowledge and/or Experience
- 4 years' engineering experience in an oil and gas environment.
Production Engineering Specialist
Posted 9 days ago
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- Implement the upstream integrated gas volume and activities plan (UGP/IAP), review gas production, water injection plans and surveillance ensuring uninterrupted feed-gas delivery from wells and reservoirs to LNG trains. Support production enhancement, development studies, plans and projects to meet company targets in the most cost-effective manner.
Key Job Accountabilities - I
- Implement Integrated Activity and Gas Volume Plans as per UGP process cycles and sequences, and align with stakeholders all well test and injection programs in coordination with operations.
- Review production guidelines and provide scenarios to optimize gas and condensate from QatarEnergy LNG wells and review non-routine or unplanned events requiring the management of special parameters (H2S/Water/Condensate/Casing Pressure).
- Implement contingency plans to address unforeseen production shortages and downtime and ensure production availability from offshore in advance to satisfy the LNG requirements and mitigate the short falls.
- Develop key monitoring parameters, boundaries and coordinate integration of all well production data and parameters at offshore and onshore facilities and monitor performance of production system from reservoir to facilities. Recommend additional well data acquisitions to investigate production performance problems.
- Coordinate and review Well Performance and System Network Performance models and ensure performance as per the operating boundaries set by QatarEnergy LNG standards. Confirm accuracy of the measurement and metering electronics and transmitters.
Key Job Accountabilities - II
- Review PLT interpretations to enhance and use production profiling for better understanding and decision making and analyse onshore wastewater injection wells and its associated facilities for uninterrupted water injection. Implement injection guidelines and quality requirements on a continual basis.
- Coordinate stimulation design strategy development and identification of various options and c oordinate testing and cleanup of wells post stimulation and any change management actions. Review and finalize well testing reports for new wells and re-completions.
- Develop assessment criteria for stimulation effectiveness rig based flow back or PLT data and recommend criteria for well performance of producing wells and recommend remedial actions.
- Develop criteria and checklist for production performance of Well, Platform, and Asset for development and re-development projects. Support WIS and WEP development for re-completions and development wells with stimulation and well clean up input.
- Review and approve well production volume back allocation based on well test and reservoir engineering inputs related to reservoir allocation and Production Logging (PL) interpretation. Complete monthly and annual reconciliations at all fiscal meter level until feed gas to the LNG plant.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
Knowledge and/or Experience - I
- 8 years' experience in Production Operations, Production Planning, Optimization in the Oil and/or Gas industry, including at least 2 years' experience in production technology, Petroleum engineering applications and tools for production optimization, stimulation, PLT and forecasting.
- Knowledge and understanding of well modelling, well optimization techniques, reservoir depletion methods, well performance evaluation methodologies, production planning and allocation.
- Familiar with drilling, reservoir management, fluid sampling and analysis, well work and production operations/facilities.
- Familiar with Production facilities/development, testing/metering equipment, flow assurance, pipeline management, project planning and execution.
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Posted 15 days ago
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Responsible and accountable for reviewing the instrument engineering deliverables for Idd El Shargi Asset Organization (IS) green and brown field projects prepared by engineering consultant and preparing engineering deliverables for in-house projects. Key accountable to ensure that efficient project implementation, proactive facility improvement and Technical Integrity in conjunction with QP Standards and Shell DEP for the Idd El Shargi's surface facilities specific to instrumentation discipline.
Experience
* 7 years instrument technical professional experience in upstream oil and gas industry that
include a minimum of 7 years in facilities design (front-end, conceptual and detailed design)
and minimum of 2 years in project execution (including construction and commissioning) and
operation and maintenance (including field troubleshooting)
* Skill in field instrumentation design engineering and construction/execution (including
construction and commissioning).
* Knowledge in operations and maintenance activities.
* Knowledge of relevant oil & gas HSE regulations including procedures and instructions. Full
understanding of HSSE & SP management principles and its application
* Familiar with international standards API, ISA, IEC, etc. as well as Shell DEP standards and
procedures.
* Good communication skills and interpersonal ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
Aptitudes for taking initiatives are preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Engineering on Instrument Measurement & Control (or equivalent).
SR. PROCESS ENGINEER
Posted 15 days ago
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Performs a variety of process engineering duties in the plant. Incudes monitoring performance of plants and facilities, preparing daily performance summary, and recommending corrective actions to deal with abnormalities. Prepares studies to develop, test and implement changes in plant operations.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years hands-on experience in process/operations in Refinery or Linear Alkyl Benzene plant.
- Fluent in spoken and written English language. Good personal & oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Process simulation tools in Refinery or in Linear Alkyl Benzene plant.
- Professional usage of Refinery Information System (RIS), Process Historian Data (PHD), Laboratory information system, SAP, off-site Automation software's applications and PC software, such as, Microsoft Project, Excel, Graphics/Presentation packages, Workflow charting . etc.
- Good knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO17025 and ISO 14000 requirements to be able to implement the Refinery's IMS procedures.
- Good comprehension of applicable International Standards in Refinery.
- Analytical skills in Refinery or LAB plant economics business.
- Presentation and communication skills, ability to draft effective written Technical documents.
Qualifications- BSc in Chemical Engineering or in Petroleum Processing Engineering.
SR. PROCESS ENGINEER (LNG OPERATIONS)
Posted 15 days ago
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The role is centered on enhancing the operational performance of LNG sales gas and DPSA Operators by applying QatarEnergy's Asset Management framework. It involves monitoring, analyzing, and benchmarking key performance indicators to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in product yields, energy efficiency, cost optimization, and facility reliability. The position supports the Asset Manager in daily governance and strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving asset management strategy and aligning yearly influencing plans with long-term goals.
- Identifying and implementing performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with OpCos.
- Evaluating budgets and business plans to uncover cost optimization opportunities.
- Promoting sustainability, HSSE enhancements, and operational excellence.
- Reviewing development proposals and leading audits to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
- Facilitating knowledge transfer and Qatarization through mentoring and training.
- Championing continuous improvement and standardization across ventures.
Experience
Qualifications
B. Sc. Chemical Engineering Degree
SR. PROCESS ENGINEER
Posted 15 days ago
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QatarEnergy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead technical input and design optimization for major greenfield and brownfield gas development projects. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of domestic and international gas facilities, ensuring robust, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead feasibility and conceptual studies for surface facilities.
- Review and validate engineering deliverables across project phases.
- Conduct lifecycle techno-economic evaluations.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in Oil & Gas, with 5+ years in project development.
- Strong knowledge of process simulation tools (e.g., HYSYS, Pipesim).
- Proven experience in large-scale upstream developments.
- Familiarity with international standards and dynamic flow assurance.
- Experience with offshore gas compression or onshore LNG/NGL/Gas treatment projects
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
SR. PROCESS ENGINEER (DOWNSTREAM PROJECTS)
Posted 15 days ago
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Technical Input Coordination:
Provide and coordinate technical input during the development and execution of major greenfield and brownfield projects.
Facilities Design Optimization:
Initiate, develop, optimize, and assess the adequacy and robustness of facilities design for domestic and international downstream business. This includes opportunities and projects for facilities operated by QatarEnergy or their JV partners to deliver optimum value.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required to develop designs and facilitate project delivery.
Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in the oil/gas industry, including at least 5 years in large downstream brownfield/greenfield projects.
- Track Record: Proven experience in project development, design integration, interface management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work across various disciplines and departments.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Degree - Track Record: Proven experience in project development, design integration, interface management, and stakeholder engagement.
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
Wood are actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Instrument & Control Engineer role to support future growth in our expanding business.
The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.
This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:
Onshore Oil and Gas
Offshore Oil and Gas
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess 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
- Life Insurance ; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
- End of Service Gratuity ; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
- Medical Insurance : Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
- Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
- Ensures Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work
- Produces and reviews C&I deliverables with guidance from the Lead Engineer, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the scope of work prior to issue. Such deliverables including but not limited to the following:
- The design basis, instrument schedules/index, sizing calculations and instrument datasheets (control valve, relief valves, flow / pressure / level instruments, cable, etc), Control & Shutdown System Philosophies, etc.
- Preparation and development of enquiry packages including Specifications, Datasheets, Request for Quotation and Technical Bid Evaluation.
- Develop specification and prepare material requisitions for control systems, instruments, control valves and all other instruments
- Supports development and provides instrumentation and control input for P&IDs and Cause & Effects
- Review Vendors' quotations prepare technical quotation evaluation and recommend the final technically acceptable Vendor, in conjunction with Materials Management Department commercial quotation evaluation. Technically approve Order Variation Summaries
- Participate in coordination meetings and engineering review meetings with Vendors of major equipment as required
- Prepares and develops material take off for the I&C discipline
- Takes responsibility for challenging I&C engineering tasks and capable of delivering scope for an area on large and/or complex projects
- Participates in project reviews, design reviews, audits and other workshops as required
- Completion of site surveys and data gathering for brownfield scope of work, taking responsibility for development of the site survey report
- Assess progress and procedure associated reports and input to the progress measurement system. Derive and suggest plans to recover slippage, correct inefficiency and to take any resulting agreed actions
- Remain up to date with the latest technical developments in your fields of expertise
- Takes a proactive approach to personal & professional development
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.
Experience:
- Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or similar with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, Grade A or B Category as a mandatory requirement
- If not enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, then candidates must be a Chartered Engineer
- TÜV Function Safety Certification is desirable
- Further education and experience with Cyber Security Systems is desirable
- Proven core Instrument & Control Engineering skills, including design experience in the Oil & Gas sector
- Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, on and offshore, Pre-FEED through to EPC, with a focus on offshore upstream.
- Familiar with third party control system architecture and design including Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, Invensys, Siemens and ABB for example
- Familiar with and competent with PAS, DCS, SCADA and PLC control system design including fieldbus technologies and the various communication protocols
- Experience with ESD, F&G and Condition Monitoring Systems design
- Experienced with completing SIL assessments, SIL verification, and SIS architecture design
- Experience and knowledge of Telecoms engineering and design is desirable, including an awareness of relevant international design codes and standards such as IA/TIA and ETSI
- Experience with Telecoms systems such as LAN, CCTV, PA/GA, UHF/VHF Radio, Microwave and Access Control for example is desirable
- Strong understanding of plant design and field instrumentation / control room layout
- Understanding and use of SPI (INTOOLS)
- Experienced and well versed with HAZOP / SIL / LOPA, capable of representing the discipline as the technical authority in such studies
- Familiar with and experience in the application of international design codes and standards such as ISA, NFPA, BS, API, IEC, NACE, NEMA, ANSI, etc
- Ideally has experience with Qatar O&G customer design standards including Shell DEPs
- Experience with management of vendors, able to complete Technical Bid Evaluations and oversee development of vendor scope
- Experience completing factory acceptance tests for a range of instrumentation and control systems is desirable
- Construction and site experience is desirable, with exposure to loop checking, installation and problem solving of transmitters, pressure switches, level switches, control valves, F&G detectors, flow meters and MOVs
- A self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organisational awareness
- Ability to impact and influence fellow workers
- Display analytical and innovation skills to manage new technology
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 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.
Senior Maintenance Method Engineer
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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
Wood are actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support future growth in our expanding business.
The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.
This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:
Onshore Oil and Gas
Offshore Oil and Gas
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess 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
- Life Insurance ; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
- End of Service Gratuity ; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
- Medical Insurance : Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
- Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
- Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
- Ensures Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work
- Produces and reviews C&I deliverables with little input or guidance from the Lead Engineer, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the scope of work prior to issue. Such deliverables including but not limited to the following:
- The design basis, instrument schedules/index, sizing calculations and instrument datasheets (control valve, relief valves, flow / pressure / level instruments, cable, etc), Control & Shutdown System Philosophies, etc.
- Preparation and development of enquiry packages including Specifications, Datasheets, Request for Quotation and Technical Bid Evaluation.
- Provides direction and guidance to designers in the production of I&C drawings such as field instrument & LER layouts, routing & layout drawings (cable, tray, MCT, etc), wiring & termination & loop diagrams,
- Develop specification and prepare material requisitions for control systems, instruments, control valves and all other instruments
- Supports development and provides instrumentation and control input for P&IDs and Cause & Effects
- Review Vendors' quotations prepare technical quotation evaluation and recommend the final technically acceptable Vendor, in conjunction with Materials Management Department commercial quotation evaluation. Technically approve Order Variation Summaries
- Holds co-ordination meetings and engineering review meetings with Vendors of major equipment as required
- Prepares and develops material take off for the I&C discipline
- Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
- May serve as the Lead Engineer and/or discipline technical authority when required on small to medium complexity projects. In such capacity will take responsibility and ownership for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
- Provide piping input to tenders and project estimates in the development of method statements, deliverable lists, manhours, CTRs and risk
- May supervise a small work group consisting of engineers and designers with some coaching from Lead Engineer, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialisation to others
- Takes responsibility and ownership for challenging I&C engineering tasks and capable of delivering scope for an area on large and/or complex projects
- Participates in project reviews, design reviews, audits and other workshops as required
- Completion of site surveys and data gathering for brownfield scope of work, taking responsibility for development of the site survey report
- Assess progress and procedure associated reports and input to the progress measurement system. Derive and suggest plans to recover slippage, correct inefficiency and to take any resulting agreed actions
- Remain up to date with the latest technical developments in your fields of expertise
- Takes a proactive approach to personal & professional development
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.
Experience:
- Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or similar with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, Grade A or B Category as a mandatory requirement
- If not enrolled on the Register of Engineers in the State of Qatar, then candidates must be a Chartered Engineer
- TÜV Function Safety Certification is desirable
- Further education and experience with Cyber Security Systems is desirable
- Proven core Instrument & Control Engineering skills, including design experience in the Oil & Gas sector
- Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, on and offshore, Pre-FEED through to EPC, with a focus on offshore upstream.
- Familiar with third party control system architecture and design including Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, Invensys, Siemens and ABB for example
- Familiar with and competent with PAS, DCS, SCADA and PLC control system design including fieldbus technologies and the various communication protocols
- Experience with ESD, F&G and Condition Monitoring Systems design
- Experienced with completing SIL assessments, SIL verification, and SIS architecture design
- Experience and knowledge of Telecoms engineering and design is desirable, including an awareness of relevant international design codes and standards such as IA/TIA and ETSI
- Experience with Telecoms systems such as LAN, CCTV, PA/GA, UHF/VHF Radio, Microwave and Access Control for example is desirable
- Strong understanding of plant design and field instrumentation / control room layout
- Understanding and use of SPI (INTOOLS)
- Experienced and well versed with HAZOP / SIL / LOPA, capable of representing the discipline as the technical authority in such studies
- Familiar with and experience in the application of international design codes and standards such as ISA, NFPA, BS, API, IEC, NACE, NEMA, ANSI, etc
- Ideally has experience with Qatar O&G customer design standards including Shell DEPs
- Experience with management of vendors, able to complete Technical Bid Evaluations and oversee development of vendor scope
- Experience completing factory acceptance tests for a range of instrumentation and control systems is desirable
- Construction and site experience is desirable, with exposure to loop checking, installation and problem solving of transmitters, pressure switches, level switches, control valves, F&G detectors, flow meters and MOVs
- A self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organisational awareness
- Ability to impact and influence fellow workers
- Display analytical and innovation skills to manage new technology
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 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.