Decommissioning LOLER Engineer

CompanyWood

LocationAberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At2/25/2026

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Occupation Type

Metal working machine operatives

Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible

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Description

Job Description

Operated Assets sits with Wood’s Operations EMEA business and is based in Aberdeen. We build long term strategic relationships with clients across each of our 4 sub-service lines: Decommissioning, Operations & Maintenance, Duty Holder and Optimised Energy. We project manage decommissioning scopes and provide skilled people offshore to help our clients get the best out their assets and keep them ahead. We introduce the latest digital and decarb tools Wood has to offer making sure we are continuously driving value for clients and keep making them smarter and faster.

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
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

Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle

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

Responsibilities

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

To be Accountable for the Management of all rigging and lifting operations including reviewing, preparing and implementation of lifting plans.
To support and give direction to offshore LOLER Focal Points in the Implementation of Wood LOLER Scheme of Compliance, and Clients Lifting and Hoisting documentation and LOLER regulations (1998)
To interface with Wood Head of Lifting on matters relating to hoisting and lifting.
Support Asset Implementation and Project Engineers ensuring effective, efficient and safe use of the Implementation and LOLER requirements.

Effective maintenance of Performance through HS&E and participation in any safety programs

Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance

Carry out work in accordance with Wood Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems

Liaise with Wood onshore Support Team on Hoisting and Lifting activities.

Attend Kick Off meetings for all CP and Projects where applicable advising on Hoisting and Lifting activities.

Offshore Surveys to aid preparation of Hoisting and Lifting arrangements and formulate lifting plans.

Liaise with Structural department on the preparation of Hoisting and Lifting arrangements for CP and Projects.

Liaise with Project Engineers on the preparation of Hoisting and Lifting arrangements for work packs, CP’s and Projects.

Liaise with Asset Maintenance Department’s in relation to Hoisting and Lifting activities.

Prepare Lifting Plans/Drawings and Risk Assessment for inclusion in work packs in line with implementation processes.

Offshore supervision of Hoisting and Lifting operations as required.

Attends Hazids etc., where there is a Hoisting and Lifting content, as required.

Promote and support the implementation of all competence and training requirements for the Wood offshore workforce.

Participate in incident investigations involving Hoisting and Lifting when required.

Final arbiter on suitability of Risk Assessment and Lift Plans as required.

LOLER Focal Point Support to Wood

Ensuring compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations

Managing cross-asset priorities

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.

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Constructing Capital Plant Steel Structures – lifting and positioning
ECITB TAP01
OPITO Rigger Assessment of Competence
Previous Operational Supervisory Experience

Relevant offshore experience in Rigging / Lifting within the Oil and Gas Industry

Capable of working independently and as part of a team

Good Communicator and Self motivated

Good knowledge and experience of construction methods, planning reporting

Proactive Approach to resolving difficult situations

Promote and be proactive in Safety

Computer Literate

Knowledge of current legislation and best practices

Conform to the agreed values and behaviours of WG

About Us

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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.