Operation Specialist

About this opportunity

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently seeking a Operation Specialist to support our projects business. The role involves contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia. Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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. 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. Qualifications: University degree in relevant discipline Project Management Professional (PMP), associate in project management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred. Knowledge, skills and experience: Typically requires more than 20 years of pertinent experience including experience managing projects or part of projects, mastering their area and knowledgeable about impacts on other areas. Good level of experience in the related field, industry, and locations of the work Proven project management experience as well as a good understanding of business issues. Thorough understanding of project management techniques and practices Thorough understanding of project goals, drivers and strategies Experience of developing and implementing measures of success and benefits on several projects. Knowledge of prioritising stakeholders and the development of stakeholder management plans Has interfaced with key stakeholders on projects to obtain, create and maintain requirements and acceptance criteria on several occasions. Good knowledge of industry and company risk management processes. Well versed in qualitative assessment methods and some knowledge of quantitative assessment techniques. Able to use common estimating techniques to derive estimates and costs on standard projects Good knowledge of contract models, conditions, types and their suitability in different situations Able to deliver effective project initiation on multi-phase projects and produce project execution plans Well versed in international and company quality assurance standards Knowledge of commercial and contract conditions applicable to the procurement of various types of goods and services. In-depth knowledge of scheduling techniques, their properties and uses. Good knowledge and experience in project monitoring and forecasting. Ability to manage change control process on project with several sub-contractors and interfaces. In-depth knowledge of all types of project information (deliverables) and its uses and capable of managing information management project team. Good knowledge of all handover and close-out activities required for customer, company and suppliers. Understanding of Cash Flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion Personal attributes: Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda. Passionately pursues and supports, demonstrates and embeds company values. Able to motivate, engage and influence a diverse group of people, many without a direct reporting relationship Customer focused develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential; constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value. Able to develop and maintain strong customer relationships, including ability to influence Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc) Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to handle sensitive communications Excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills Qualifications: University degree in relevant discipline Project Management Professional (PMP), associate in project management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred. Knowledge, skills and experience: Typically requires more than 20 years of pertinent experience including experience managing projects or part of projects, mastering their area and knowledgeable about impacts on other areas. Good level of experience in the related field, industry, and locations of the work Proven project management experience as well as a good understanding of business issues. Thorough understanding of project management techniques and practices Thorough understanding of project goals, drivers and strategies Experience of developing and implementing measures of success and benefits on several projects. Knowledge of prioritising stakeholders and the development of stakeholder management plans Has interfaced with key stakeholders on projects to obtain, create and maintain requirements and acceptance criteria on several occasions. Good knowledge of industry and company risk management processes. Well versed in qualitative assessment methods and some knowledge of quantitative assessment techniques. Able to use common estimating techniques to derive estimates and costs on standard projects Good knowledge of contract models, conditions, types and their suitability in different situations Able to deliver effective project initiation on multi-phase projects and produce project execution plans Well versed in international and company quality assurance standards Knowledge of commercial and contract conditions applicable to the procurement of various types of goods and services. In-depth knowledge of scheduling techniques, their properties and uses. Good knowledge and experience in project monitoring and forecasting. Ability to manage change control process on project with several sub-contractors and interfaces. In-depth knowledge of all types of project information (deliverables) and its uses and capable of managing information management project team. Good knowledge of all handover and close-out activities required for customer, company and suppliers. Understanding of Cash Flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion Personal attributes: Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda. Passionately pursues and supports, demonstrates and embeds company values. Able to motivate, engage and influence a diverse group of people, many without a direct reporting relationship Customer focused develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential; constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value. Able to develop and maintain strong customer relationships, including ability to influence Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials etc) Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to handle sensitive communications Excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills