Job Description

Wood is looking to recruit an experienced materials engineering specialist to work as part of a project management team to monitor and review the work of engineering contractors working on a major Middle East refinery and petrochemical development. The role will be based in Wood's Reading office and engaged on a temporary (agency) basis.



Main duties shall include


Provision of advice and support to the project on materials selection, corrosion control, coatings and linings, cathodic protection, fabrication, welding and non-destructive examination and testing. Review of reports, specifications, drawings, procedures and other technical documents prepared by others Evaluation of technical proposals and alternate designs, and preparation of reports summarizing evaluation and providing recommendations for future action., Attend meetings with client, other contractors and suppliers

Extensive experience, primarily in a contracting environment, working with materials selection, corrosion control, coatings and linings, cathodic protection, fabrication, welding, non-destructive examination and testing on FEED and EPC projects for the oil and gas, refinery and petrochemical industries Experience of undertaking PMC work on oil and gas, refinery or petrochemical projects Operations and Maintenance experience Flexible attitude, with good written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with relevant API, ASME, NACE and other international standards and publications Computer literate within Microsoft Right to work in the UK

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.