Ed V

Wood is looking for a Principal Structural Designer to join our team in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia Office.
- Execute assigned scopes of work with little supervision from the Lead Engineer.
- Provide discipline drafting expertise to the team and to the business.
- Review as - built drawings and assists with collection of design information required by construction and procurement.
- Provide guidance to Designers and CADD operators.
- Go for site visits and verify site conditions and markup drawings/perform as-built activities.
- Liaise with project / lead engineers at all levels.
- Provide design input to project estimates.
- Actively participates in Competency and Training.
- Participate in audit and incident investigations as required.
- Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
- Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team.
- Provide strong leadership in promoting, demonstrating and being a role model in accordance with company core values and ethics policy.
- Monitor teams’ compliance with competence standards
- Minimum 15 years' experience in the Field of Civil design drafting and 3D Modelling.
- With Engineering Diploma or Equivalent.
- Has extensive experience in the hydrocarbon processing / utilities units, the oil / gas industry or refinery or infrastructure project / process industries and has engineering design experience on large projects.
- Has extensive experience with 3D modelling using 3D Software such as Civil 3D, Openroads, SP3D, etc.
- Must have working knowledge of project QA / QC requirements applicable to drafting function in engineering design.
- Must have knowledge of engineering practices, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications.
- Has extensive experience in preparation of bill of materials.
- Proficient with codes of practice, standards, and relevant sections of statutory documentation applicable to drafting function.
- Competent in planning, progress monitoring, forecasting, and reporting for drafting function.
- Experienced in managing and leading discipline designers and draftsmen.
- Able to liaise with project / lead engineers at all levels.
- Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
- Conversant with company and Client drafting standards and specifications.
- Proactive leadership of team in a positive and professional manner.
- Strong English Communication skills in both written and spoken forms.

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