Vacancies at Wood

Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Review project schedules on assigned projects with the lead Electrical Engineer to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic.
• Prepare and approve drawing index for electrical drawings, indicating planned issue date for each deliverable
• Design and mark – up drawings as appropriate (e.g. substation layouts, lighting, earthing etc) to a suitable level of detail
• Comment on other discipline documents
• Produce MTO and bulk material requisitions and prepare technical bid evaluations
• Ensure design quality, technical content and technical accuracy of electrical drawings on assigned projects
• Check and approve electrical drawings where he / she is authorised to sign
• Comment on supplier documents where applicable
• Attends plot plan and model reviews
• Assist the lead electrical engineer with contract works information
• Prepare installation contract bill of materials on assigned projects
• Advise the Principal Electrical Designer of any slippages / deviations and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advise the Principal Electrical Designer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups
• Assist the lead electrical engineer with estimates, progress assessment and control of manpower on assigned projects
• Advise the Principal Electrical Designer of any concerns with manpower or performance of electrical design staff
• Input cable data in to electrical database and issue cable schedules and / or termination schedules
• Keep informed of the latest developments in CAD software and other packages relevant to the electrical design discipline
• Understand the fundamentals and be able to operate the basic functions of a CAD package
• Assist when required in preparation of proposals.
• Give guidance / training to Electrical Designers where required.
• Run macros for conversion of drawings prior to issue
• Attend discipline specific and general training courses where required
• Deputise for the Principal Electrical Designer when requested

Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:

• N3 or Matric
• 8-10 Years minimum experience

Personal attributes:

• Initiative - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
• Interpersonal Communications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
• Problem Solving - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Planning, Organising & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. elatworkin g ability.

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Overview / Responsibilities

• Wood is currently recruiting for a Planning Engineer with experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry to be based in Secunda.

Job Objective:

• To provide a planning/scheduling service (in accordance with contract execution procedures) to both project and corporate management for home office and external (i.e. field) activities.
• Allocated projects are provided with the necessary set of planning documents appropriate for the size and phase of the project, including schedules/program, planning and progress procedure, Schedule Basis Memorandum etc. Documents are consistent in format and appearance.
• For allocated projects, planning documents comply with the contract requirements, and corporate or project specific procedures and are issued through WebDMS.
• For allocated projects, planning and progress monitoring tools (preferably standard tools WebDMS, CMS) are in place and updated in accordance with the project cut off and reporting requirements.
• For allocated projects, all planning reports and deliverables are accurate and issued on time. Where necessary these are accompanied by a narrative to explain changes and movement within the program. Progress measurement is traceable between the prepress measurement system and schedule/programme.
• For allocated projects, the current forecast of total key quantities is maintained. Key planning and duration statistics of the project has been populated into the Project Statistics Database on an ongoing basis, both budget/original plan and actual.
• Claims for extension of time are developed using detailed analysis of available data, and are accompanied by schedules/programmes that definitively prove valid claims to extension of time in accordance with the contractual framework of the project.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project including scope of services, conditions of contract, project execution plan, project schedule, etc.
• Work within standard project planning / scheduling procedures. Ensure that these procedures comply with contractual reporting requirements and, if not, modify accordingly
• Prepare activity plans to accomplish all work required by the procedures
• Liaise with client project control personnel as necessary
• Prepare and issue of: overall project schedule, project network, manpower projection plan, critical equipment lists / schedules, progress 's' curves and tabulations, man-hour / manpower histograms, short term look ahead schedules and, monthly progress report including narrative
• Ensure that all involved parties participate in preparation of items described in item 5 and that they agree to their respective elements and approve documents where necessary
• Produce current physical progress reports and final job statistics
• Prepare and issue project action reports (monthly) to Project Manager
• Maintain accurate schedule and control curves in an updated condition and prepare forecasts of trends
• Act as a sponsor to trainees when nominated, regularly review their progress and make periodic reports to the Chief Planning Engineer
• Perform any other functions as directed by the Project Controls Manager

Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Engineering or equivalent, or sufficient relevant experience over and above that stated below, in lieu of qualification requirements

Desirable

• BSC Engineering Degree.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years planning experience.
• Competent/proficient user of MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word, MS Projects and Primavera software.

Desirable:

• Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access,
• Exposure to dealing with contractors and vendors and dealing with extension of time claims.

Personal attributes:

• Capable of working independently and making decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work well within a team environment.

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Overview / Responsibilities

• Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sectors of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities;

• Power systems design to client specifications and local/international standards and legal requirements
• Load schedule and equipment sizing calculations
• Integrate electrical design with other disciplines
• Electrical system studies using specialized software
• Protection grading studies using specialized software
• Equipment data sheets and material requisitions
• Assist designers with design drawings and cable schedule
• Contract requisitions works information and BOQ
• Technical bid evaluations
• Manage suppliers by reviewing documentation and attending factory acceptance test
• Support site team during construction and site acceptance testing of substation equipment
• Assist with commissioning and handover
• Perform such duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Chief Electrical Engineer.

Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:

• BSc, BEng, BTech – Electrical Engineering Power
• Minimum of 15 years EPC or related experience
• Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng registered

Desirable:

• SPEL, MS Access and ETAP/DigSilent competency

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Low and Medium Voltage switchgear
• Protection system studies and grading
• Hazardous Area Classifications

Personal attributes:

• Problem Solving - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
• Interpersonal Communications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
• Planning, Organizing & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently and strives to ensure that agreed schedule undertakings are met.

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Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer with experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration, overall technical direction and co-ordination of civil / structural engineering and design work on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the assessment of technical and human resources for assigned projects.
• Ensures that all assigned civil engineering activities are carried out within the agreed manhour budgets, cost budgets and time schedules.
• Reviews and approves project schedules to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic.
• Assists in the preparation of manhour estimates for Civil Engineering activities for proposals and projects.
• Provides guidance to client, project engineers, other specialist engineers and inspectors on civil/structural engineering matters.
• Assigns and coordinates the activities of Civil Engineers reporting to him/her.
• Performs engineering design calculations and prepares design sketches in accordance with the standards and procedures.
• Checks and approves calculations and other project deliverables performed by Civil Engineers reporting to him/her.
• Attends progress meetings and prepares project progress reports.
• Advises the HOD or Lead Civil Engineer of any schedule slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advises the HOD of Lead Civil Engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
• Identifies circumstances considered likely to result in contract changes and prepares manhour estimates to support contract changes.
• Prepares contract requisitions and specifications for civil and structural work on assigned projects.
• Prepares technical evaluations of civil and structural contract enquiries.
• Liaises with specialist consultants appointed by the company.
• Liaises with construction personnel and addresses site queries during construction.
• Carries out periodic inspection of civil and structural work during construction to ensure correct interpretation of designs and issues completion certificates for structural work carried out on assigned projects.
• Provides guidance and training to junior and trainee engineers.
• Keeps abreast of development in the civil and structural engineering field.

Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:

• 10 Years minimum experience
• BSc (Civil Engineering) / BEng (Civil)
• Eng or Pr Tech Eng. or Chartered Eng
• 6+ years relevant experience

Desirable

• Non registered engineers should meet the minimum requirements for professional registration and be registered as an Engineer in Training (or equivalent) and be actively involved in achieving professional registration

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Technical Expertise - C arries out technical design work to a high standard. Has a sound knowledge over a broad range of civil engineering fields relevant to the Amec Foster Wheeler project environment.
• Analytical thinking - Ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources and identify alternative solutions.
• Communication - Ability to present information to individuals or groups. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
• Decision making - Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions.
• Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences.
• Problem solving - Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement - Identifies potential changes or improvements to established Amec Foster Wheeler design methods, standards and data. Is able to action those improvements within the scope of the role or is able to raise these in the appropriate manner.

Personal attributes:

• Initiative - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
• Interpersonal Communications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
• Problem Solving - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Planning, Organising & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. elati networking ability.

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Overview / Responsibilities

• Wood is currently recruiting for a Civil Engineer with experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering design calculations and prepares design sketches as required on assigned projects.
• Assists the civil designers in the preparation of civil and structural drawings.
• Reviews, comments on and approves civil and structural drawings.
• Reviews and comments on supplier documents and other discipline drawings.
• Attends progress meetings and assists in the preparation of project progress reports.
• Advises his/her supervising engineer of any slippages and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advises his/her supervising engineer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups.
• Assists in the preparation of contract requisitions and schedules of quantity for civil and structural work on assigned projects.
• Liaises with construction personnel and addresses site queries during construction.

Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:

• BSc, BEng, BTech (Engineering)
• PR Engineer registered with the Mozambique Order of Engineers

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 3+ years relevant post graduate experience
• Technical Expertise - carries out technical design work to a high standard. Has a sound working knowledge of civil/structural engineering applications and techniques relevant to the project environment.
• Problem solving - ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, Actively works to resolve problems by building on the experience of others.
• Analytical thinking - ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources and identify alternative solutions.
• Communication - ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
• Continuous Improvement - places importance on professional development by working through training objectives and continuous improvement schedule.
• Makes use of in house and external training opportunities.
• Works towards professional registration and/or additional qualifications.