PMC Senior ORA Engineer (LOM, Digitalization, Process & Procedures)

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-25 UAE Hybrid Engineering

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Market rate

AED 30,000–AED 45,000/mo (AED 360,000–AED 540,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior ORA Engineer (LOM, Digitalization, Process & Procedures) for our client ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi as part of our instrument engineering within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 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

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Operations & Readiness Engineer is responsible for leading Operational Readiness, digitalization initiatives, and the development of operational processes and procedures for major capital projects. The role ensures that all systems, documentation, personnel, and digital platforms are prepared to support a safe, efficient, and seamless transition from project execution to operations.
  • Operational Readiness
  • Develop and implement the Operational Readiness (OR) strategy and execution plan.
  • Coordinate OR activities across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
  • Ensure all operational deliverables are completed before project handover.
  • Monitor OR progress and report readiness status to project management.
  • Facilitate operational risk assessments and mitigation plans.
  • Digitalization
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives supporting project execution and operations.
  • Implement digital tools for document management, asset information, workflow automation, and reporting.
  • Coordinate integration of engineering, commissioning, maintenance, and operational data.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with client digital standards.
  • Support development of digital dashboards, KPIs, and analytics for operational performance.
  • Coordinate digital handover requirements and Asset Information Management (AIM).
  • Process & Procedures
  • Develop, review, and update operational policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational manuals, and emergency response procedures.
  • Ensure procedures comply with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate procedure reviews with operations, maintenance, HSE, and engineering teams.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to operational documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
  • Master's degree is an advantage.
  • -15 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, or industrial projects.
  • Minimum 5 years in Operational Readiness within a PMC or EPC environment.
  • Technical Skills
  • Operational Readiness planning and execution.
  • Digital asset management and information management.
  • Process mapping and business process improvement.
  • SOP and operational procedure development.
  • Commissioning and startup support.
  • Asset Information Management (AIM).
  • Document control and digital workflow systems.
  • Risk assessment and Management of Change (MOC).
  • KPI development and performance reporting.
  • Familiarity with BIM, Digital Twin, and Asset Performance Management (APM) concepts.
  • Software Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Microsoft Power BI.
  • Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Primavera P6.