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The candidate will contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:\nDefinition and approval of technical scopes.\nExecuting assigned scopes of work.\nProviding technical expertise to the business\nContributing to business growth\nMay manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist\nPosition is based in Qatar on a long term basis.\n The Lead Piping Engineer Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques. \nAssesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.\nUses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering \ndeliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.\nMay serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise. \nFunctions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems \nIn addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.\nProvides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.\nIn consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.\nDesigning the future. Transforming the world\nReflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:\nOnshore Oil and Gas \nOffshore Oil and Gas\nWhat we can offer\nMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors \nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice\nCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market\n Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death \nEnd 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.\n 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.\nEmployee 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.\nProfessional 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.\nGlobal connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession\nJob Responsibilities\nExecuting assigned scopes of work.\nSupervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks. \nFormulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.\nContributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements. \nCoordinates implementation of design engineering solutions. \nReviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy. \nSupervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project\nWork consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow\nAssignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem\nExercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions\nParticipate in incident investigations as required\nAssesses work against standards, aims and specifications. \nAdhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.\nManagement of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities\nOrganising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews\nProviding technical expertise\nProvides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas \nAdvises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.\nSolves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.\nPerform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.\nProvides expert advice on design processes or construction methods\nAdvises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning\nEvaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success\nActs as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals\nProvides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs\nHelps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations\nUndertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors\nContributing to business growth.\nContributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.\nContributes to engineering bids and proposals\nManage and supervise others\nMay be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks. \nProvides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff.\nOutlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met. \nProvides technical direction to project team members.\nProvides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.\nMonitor compliance with competence standards.\nParticipates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.\nSupporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team \nManage and direct resources efficiently and effectively. \nIn consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk\nSupervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering\nProvides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements\n What makes you remarkable?\nAt 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.\nBSc., University degree in Engineering \nMinimum 15 years experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related mechanical Piping Design and Engineering with minimum 5 years of construction and commissioning activities\nPrevious experiences with Shell DEPs will be a plus\nTechnically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards \nProfessional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation\nAbility to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals\nMulti-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required\nRecognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff\nAbility to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule\nConsistently demonstrates 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