Construction Superintendent - Shutdown

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Superintendent - Shutdown with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

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

The key objectives for this role are:

To lead and coordinate all shutdown construction activities safely, ensuring maintenance, turnaround, and modification works are executed efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements, while minimizing plant downtime and supporting successful startup and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all shutdown construction, maintenance, turnaround, and outage activities at the site.
• Coordinate contractors, supervisors, and work crews to ensure shutdown work is executed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all activities comply with HSE policies, permit-to-work requirements, and safety regulations.
• Monitor shutdown schedules and ensure work is completed within the planned shutdown window.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, commissioning, and other stakeholders to resolve work interfaces and constraints.
• Conduct daily progress reviews and provide status reports to project and shutdown management.
• Verify work quality and ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, delays, and potential impacts on startup readiness.
• Manage field changes, site issues, and contractor performance during the shutdown period.
• Support pre-shutdown planning, execution, mechanical completion, testing, and system handover activities.
• Ensure proper close-out of shutdown activities, including punch list clearance and documentation.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

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 or Diploma in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Construction, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of construction experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, or industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising shutdown, turnaround, maintenance, or brownfield construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of shutdown planning, execution, work packaging, and site coordination.
• Familiarity with HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction procedures.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and reporting tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications and safety training (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) are an advantage.