Technical safety engineer - uae national

Wood is Looking for ambitious and motivated UAE Nationals to join our Oil & Gas engineering team based in Sharjah, UAE. This opportunity is open to fresh graduates and experienced professionals with up to 10 years of experience who are passionate about contributing to the UAE's energy sector while developing a successful long-term career with WOOD.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support operational excellence, safety, project delivery, and business performance within a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations, maintenance, engineering, or project activities within oil and gas facilities.
• Monitor operational performance and contribute to the safe and efficient execution of work.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, documentation, and operational updates.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and HSE standards.
• Contribute to risk assessments, audits, inspections, and safety programs.
• Analyze operational and performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Participate in training, development programs, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support sustainability and innovation initiatives across the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fresh Graduates (0-2 Years Experience)

1. Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemical Engineering
2. Internship or university project experience within the energy sector is an advantage.

Experienced Professionals (3-10 Years Experience)

1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
2. 3-10 years of experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, EPC sector.
3. Experience in a similar role.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.