Wood Plc GCC
PMC OPS Engineer
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 09/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
25/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
09/12/2026
Job description
No construction, commissioning, maintenance or operational task starts on this Wood PMC site until a permit has been reviewed, risk-assessed and issued, and that control sits with the OPS Engineer (Permit Issuer). The role is fully site based in Abu Dhabi. Each permit application needs complete risk assessments, JSA/JHA and supporting documents before it moves forward. Isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO) and gas testing are verified on site, and permits are issued, suspended, extended or closed as conditions change. SIMOPS need close watching so conflicts between activities are identified and controlled. Operations, Construction, Commissioning, HSE and Contractors coordinate with you daily, and unsafe conditions or permit violations give you the authority to stop work. Permit logs and records are kept up to date, and toolbox talks, safety reviews and PTW training for site personnel are regular parts of the week. Start-up and operational readiness also depend on safe work authorisation. Candidates need 10+ years in oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, refinery or energy projects, with proven PTW administration experience and a Bachelor's or Diploma in an engineering discipline.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Administer and control the site Permit to Work system for construction, commissioning, maintenance and operational activities
- Review permit applications to confirm risk assessments, JSA/JHA and supporting documents are complete before issuance
- Issue, suspend, extend and close work permits in line with project and operational procedures
- Verify isolation, LOTO, gas testing and safety requirements are in place before authorising work
- Inspect worksites to confirm readiness and compliance with permit conditions
- Coordinate daily permit activities with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, HSE and Contractors
- Monitor SIMOPS so potential conflicts and risks are identified and controlled
- Maintain permit logs, records and documentation to project requirements
- Participate in toolbox talks, coordination meetings and safety reviews for permitted work
- Ensure compliance with project HSE procedures, company standards and regulatory requirements
- Stop or suspend work when unsafe conditions or permit violations are found
- Support commissioning, start-up and operational readiness through safe work authorisation
- Train personnel on PTW procedures and safe work practices
- Report permit-related issues, incidents and lessons learned to site management
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical or Process Engineering
- Bring 10+ years of experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, refinery or energy projects
- Demonstrate proven PTW administration experience in construction, commissioning, start-up or operations
- Understand isolation, LOTO and gas testing requirements in depth
- Apply risk assessment and JSA/JHA methods with rigour
- Exercise stop work authority confidently when safety is at risk
- Commit to working full time on site