Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Manager OR&A (Operations Readiness) for our ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. 
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 
The Role

The PMC Manager OR&A (Operations and Readiness) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all operational readiness and transition-to-operations activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures that facilities, systems, personnel, documentation, and operational processes are fully prepared for safe, efficient, and seamless commissioning, start-up, handover, and ongoing operations.

Working on behalf of the Owner, the Operation Readiness Manager collaborates with EPC contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, maintenance teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure operational requirements are integrated into project execution

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 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

Operational Readiness Planning

• Develop and implement the Operational Readiness (OR) strategy and execution plan.
• Establish OR milestones aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Define readiness criteria for each project phase.
• Monitor OR progress and report status to project leadership.

Operations Integration

• Represent the Operations organization during project execution.
• Ensure operational requirements are incorporated into engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP, constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews.

Commissioning & Start-Up Support

• Coordinate readiness activities supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Ensure Operations personnel are fully involved during commissioning.
• Verify systems are ready for turnover.
• Support integrated start-up planning.

Procedures & Documentation

• Ensure preparation and review of:
  • Operating Procedures
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Isolation Procedures
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Verify completeness of:
  • As-built drawings
  • Equipment manuals
  • Vendor documentation
  • Maintenance manuals
  • Spare parts documentation

Training & Competency

• Develop Operations training plans.
• Coordinate vendor and OEM training.
• Ensure competency assessments are completed.
• Verify operations and maintenance personnel are trained before start-up.

Maintenance Readiness

• Coordinate development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure CMMS/EAM systems are populated.
• Verify equipment hierarchy and asset registers.
• Coordinate spare parts and critical spare strategy.

Systems & Asset Readiness

• Verify all plant systems meet operational requirements.
• Ensure utilities and supporting infrastructure are operational.
• Coordinate plant walkdowns and punch list closure.
• Lead Operational Readiness inspections.

Handover & Turnover

• Manage system handover from Construction to Commissioning.
• Coordinate turnover from Commissioning to Operations.
• Ensure completion of turnover dossiers.
• Verify acceptance criteria are met before handover.

Risk Management

• Identify operational readiness risks.
• Develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor critical readiness actions.
• Maintain OR risk register.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with:
  • Client Operations
  • EPC Contractor
  • Commissioning Team
  • Maintenance Team
  • HSE Team
  • Vendors
  • Regulatory Authorities
• Facilitate OR workshops and readiness meetings.

HSE & Quality

• Ensure operational readiness complies with HSE standards.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance prior to start-up.
• Promote safe start-up and operational excellence.

Reporting

• Prepare:
  • Operational Readiness Reports
  • Readiness Dashboards
  • KPI Reports
  • Risk Reports
  • Management Presentations

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 Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-RMP, APM, or Operational Readiness certifications are desirable.
• 20+ years of experience in major capital projects.
• Minimum 8 years in Operational Readiness or Transition to Operations.
• Experience within PMC or Owner's Engineer organizations.
• Experience on EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Mining, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Utilities projects.
• Proven experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and facility handover.