Operations Readiness & Assurance Engineer

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operation Readiness & Assurance Engineer to ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations for a high-profile client.

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 organisation 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’ service 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

Job Objective

To ensure that all facilities, systems, personnel, and processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and reliable start-up and operations, by implementing structured Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) processes across all project phases. This role bridges project delivery and asset operations, ensuring seamless handover to ADNOC Operations.

1. OR&A Strategy & Planning

• Support development and implementation of the Operations Readiness & Assurance Plan
• Define readiness criteria aligned with ADNOC standards and project objectives

Establish OR&A philosophy covering:

• People readiness
• Process readiness
• Systems and asset readiness

2. Assurance & Stage Gate Reviews

• Coordinate and participate in OR&A stage gate reviews (e.g., FEL, detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, start-up)
• Verify readiness against defined criteria before progression to next project phase
• Conduct readiness assessments, audits, and assurance reviews

3. Operational Input into Design

• Ensure operability, maintainability, and safety are embedded during design by:
• Reviewing P&IDs, HAZOP/HAZID outcomes
• Participating in design reviews and constructability assessments

Provide operational feedback on:

• Accessibility
• Maintainability
• Spare parts strategy
• Control philosophy

4. Procedures & Documentation ReadinessCoordinate development and validation of: 

• Prepare project OR&A Plan 
• Operating procedures (normal, start-up, shutdown, emergency)Maintenance procedures
• SIMOPS plans

Ensure all documentation is complete, approved, and aligned with ADNOC operational standards

5. Training & Competency Assurance

Produce development of training plans and competency frameworks for operations personnel. Coordinate:

• Classroom and on-the-job training during commissioning phase 
• Vendor training sessions
• Simulator-based training (if applicable)
• Verify workforce readiness prior to start-up

6. Systems & Asset Readiness

Ensure all systems are:

• Mechanically complete
• Spearhead Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews - PSSRs
• Commissioned and tested
• Validated and ready for safe operation

Track readiness using systems such as:

• Completions Management Systems (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS, GoTechnology)
• Support system handover and acceptance

7. Interface with Commissioning & Start-Up

Work closely with Commissioning and Start-Up teams to:

• Validate system readiness
• Ensure smooth transition from project to operations

Participate in:

• Pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
• Start-up planning and execution

8. Risk Management & Assurance

• Identify operational risks and ensure mitigation measures are in place
• Maintain OR&A risk registers and action trackers

Ensure compliance with:

• ADNOC HSE standards
• International best practices

9. Stakeholder Coordination

Interface with:

• ADNOC Operations teams
• EPCM engineering disciplines
• Construction and commissioning teams

Act as a key link between project execution and end-user operations