Technical Material Coordinator – E&I

Wood is recruiting for a Technical Material Coordinator – E&I to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on supporting the execution of brownfield modifications without schedule slippage.

This is a full-time onsite role in Dubai, UAE with travel requirement.

Discipline Focus: Electrical & Instrumentation

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Wood is recruiting for a Technical Material Coordinator – E&I to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on supporting the execution of brownfield modifications without schedule slippage.

This is a full-time onsite role in Dubai, UAE with travel requirement.

Discipline Focus: Electrical & Instrumentation

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Material Coordinator – E&I to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood has been awarded an Onshore Project to support an International Client operation by providing Brownfield Engineering & Design Services. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the production & assets integrity across various locations. Team of Engineers and Designers based in Basra and Dubai supports execution of these projects. Projects under this contract focuses on Flare system revamps/re-ignition, Rehab of aging assets, BTEX emission control, Flare Gas Recovery & Replacement/upgrade of obsolete equipment, piping & systems.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
• 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 
• 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 
• 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 
• 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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones 

Key Objectives:
 

Role Purpose

The Technical Materials Coordinator serves as the critical link between the Engineering Design team and the Supply Chain. The primary objective is to ensure that all Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and Material Requisitions (MRs) are processed accurately and swiftly to support the execution of brownfield modifications without schedule slippage.

Primary Responsibilities

• MTO/MR Actioning: Efficiently translate issued Documents and Drawings into material requirements.
• Inventory Interrogation: Conduct thorough searches within the ERP system (SAP) to identify available stock and execute reservations.
• Procurement Initiation: Raise precise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for non-stock items, ensuring all technical attachments and Required On Site dates are aligned with project milestones.
• Workflow Management: Direct the flow of materials from Requisition to Procurement via provision of tracking information.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively between each material stage (PR – PO, Post PO etc).

Multi-Discipline Technical Interrogation

• Collaborate with Technical Authorities (TAs) to ensure material integrity across core areas:
• Electrical: Verify hazardous area compliance for glands, cables, and junction boxes.
• Instrumentation: Confirm specifications for transmitters, control valves, and tubing, ensuring compatibility with existing plant protocols.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• To meet business expectations, the coordinator will be measured against the following:
• Technical Accuracy > 98% "Right First Time" PR rate > Reduces costly Technical Queries (TQs) and incorrect deliveries.
• Tracking Compliance > Weekly status updates for all bulk/complex items > Provides stakeholders with procurement visibility and risk mitigation.

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:

• Preferably a diploma or degree in supply chain, logistics, data analysis, etc.
• Possess a minimum of 6 years' experience in material coordination.
• Previous experience working within Oil & Gas desirable
• Documentation: Proficiency in reading P&IDs, Isometrics, and Single Line Diagrams.
• ERP Expertise: Hands-on experience with SAP, Assai, Webtop, MS Office / Excel
• Brownfield Experience: Understanding the challenges in aging gas assets.
• Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between field construction teams and office-based procurement.