Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an

Electrical Work Preparator / Scheduler

to support our client's Operations and Maintenance team on fixed term contract.


Hybrid working - 3 days working from Aberdeen

The Role

You will be responsible for assembling and managing executable maintenance work packages, ensuring readiness for both preventive and corrective maintenance activities. This includes finalizing scopes of work, preparing detailed instructions, and coordinating with discipline teams, supply chain, and logistics to secure necessary resources. You will monitor work orders in CMMS (SAP), track delivery timelines, and communicate readiness to the scheduling and execution teams, ensuring all activities comply with HSSE standards and support asset integrity and reliability.



In parallel, you will manage the integrated planning process from the initial T0 stage through to T17, working closely with IAPS planners to ensure smooth transition into the Very Short Term (VST) schedule. You will facilitate planning meetings, enforce gate discipline, manage risks at the planning level, and prioritize activities based on operational needs. Your role involves continuous coordination with operations, supply chain, and asset planning to bundle and align work effectively, while also capturing lessons learned to improve future planning and execution cycles.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Prepare the detailed execution plan for work (packages) in their assigned area of responsibility. Work packages must include labour estimates, craft sequences, material estimates, tools and equipment required, all drawings, procedures and bills of material.


To ensure that we have effective and efficient work plans to execute all work To ensuring all material and services are organized and on site To identify the resources that will be needed to perform the work To provide input into the cost estimate Responsible for planning and coordinating vendor mobilisations within their area of responsibility. Ensuring readiness meets IAPS gate entry criteria

HSSE:

To act at all times in accordance with the Policy on Health, Safety and Environment and prepare for maintenance activities accordingly. Ensure all HSSE requirements are considered in the work preparation process, including initial job hazard identification and assessment.

Work Preparation:

Track and monitor approved work orders generated from CMMS (SAP). Review or assemble work packs for effective execution and to the required quality for the asset team and other functions to maintaining /restoring Integrity and Reliability / Availability. Identify variances in original work scope and secure appropriate authorization. Coordinates activities associated with third party contractors and services and procures parts necessary for repairs or overhauls. Monitors delivery dates and notifies Scheduler and Maintenance Execution team of planned and actual delivery dates.

Deviation Management:

Liaise with Operation and relevant Technical Authorities in line with Global requirement on Deviation Management for safety critical work order if delay is expected. Monitor safety critical related maintenance activities for deviations from plan.

Preparation phase:

You will be responsible to interface with operations, maintenance and discipline engineering to acquire the information necessary to prepare work orders, work packages that will efficiently detail the work required to execute tasks.


For approved work scopes, start planning and prepare work Maintain overview of all preventative and corrective work and their priorities Challenge and Clarify all work requests Define major and routine activities Produce job specific work scopes through work order preparation Produce Method Statement for critical activities Estimate major job durations and resource levels Identify all materials and tooling Produce JHA (Job Hazards Analysis) Review work packs prepared by vendors. Liaising with Discipline Engineering when required Monitor and coordinate vendor preparation prior to mobilisation Monitor materials and tooling availability and delivery Responsible for ensuring 3rd party materials and tooling delivery Responsible for vendor mobilisations

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood is currently growing their project and modification portfolio of key EPCC opportunities spanning 3-5 years longevity. This will include projects in full lifecycles ranging from early Study / FEED into detail design which will cover sectors within the O&G, renewable energy, pharmaceutical and chemicals. Now is the time to join our dynamic and diverse team on a journey to a new way of working with new technologies helping with an added with fantastic career development opportunities across our business both UK based and globally.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements

that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant -

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary

with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Flexible benefits package

; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle

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

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:

Strong maintenance backgrounds Has proven records on maintenance execution Have good understanding of various technical disciplines with proficiency in Spare procurement process and SAP maintenance management system Technical professional with operational experience of E&P business Operational experience of short-term scheduling of at least maintenance resource but preferably, all functions that create executable work activities Experience of planning discipline practices (estimating, uncertainty etc.) Experience/accreditation in Primavera Knowledge in SAP is essential Awareness of a CMMS, preferable SAP Experience of management and meetings Familiarity with the target environment (operational, cultural and geographical) Experienced team player capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple competing priorities Effective organisation skills, time management and interpersonal skills are a must Must be proficient in scheduling and maintenance planning fundamentals Ability to develop and foster positive working relationships with Maintenance team members, asset leadership, and all asset-based personnel is a necessity

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.