Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Telecom Engineer as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
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 organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration 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’ services 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
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.
Expected :
Bachelor's degree in Telecom Engineering or Electronics and Communications EngineeringExperience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred.Competent to carry out the Design activity in the Design-Check-Approve-Authorize cycle, and to check the technical deliverables of designers.General knowledge of other related disciplines.Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast paced multi-disciplinary team environment.Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and Communication.Good oral and written English skills able to produce fluent Documents, Reports, and Technical NotesMinimum 15+ years’ experience working in telecoms, in large Oil & Gas Facilities having broad knowledge of engineering execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, onshore and offshore facilities design, construction and operations.Conversant with relevant Telecommunications national and international standards and has a broad understanding of all aspects of Telecommunications systems and a deep understanding of own specialty.Proven track record of delivering a portfolio of Telecom EPC projects including complex and multiple vendor projects within international settings.Requires hands on expertise and design experience with telecoms equipment and systems design (OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio Systems, IP Networks), security (access control, CCTV surveillance networks, fence intruder detection, ANPR), public / emergency announcement (PAGA), and networks (WANs, LANs, Industrial Wireless Networks Wiring, Routers, Switches, Servers ship / shore communication systems, Hazardous area requirements.Shall be proficient in fiber optic cabling network design, copper cable networks and relevant infrastructure such as duct banks, cable / ladder tray designs. This shall include transition of design engineering to construction deliverables.undefined