Mechanical Work Preparator

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

Wood is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Work Preparator to support our client - Operations and Maintenance team on a fixed‑term contract.

Hybrid working – 3 days working from Aberdeen

You have the responsibility and authority to assemble executable work packages as part of the Maintenance Execution (ME) work process. You will track and monitor work orders generated from the Preventive Maintenance (PM) programme and Corrective Maintenance (CM) requests raised in the CMMS (SAP).

The tasks include finalizing the scope of work, preparing work instructions, and acquiring discipline support, services, material and logistics for effective completion of work. You will monitor delivery dates and notify the Scheduler and Maintenance Execution team of the readiness of work packs for scheduling/execution.

You will maintain a clear overview of the data constraints continually to ensure work packs are ready for the schedule. In the case of safety‑critical work orders, deviations will be raised if a delay is expected.

You will interface with operations for work prioritisation; with Supply Chain for materials delivery and IAPS planners for execution readiness, integrated asset planning for bundling of activities. Work packs shall be done in accordance with best practices and HSSE standards to sustain and restore the asset’s technical integrity and reliability/availability.

Prepare the detailed execution plan for work (packages) in their assigned area of responsibility. Work packages must include labour estimates, craft sequences, material estimates, tools and equipment required, all drawings, procedures and bills of material.

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• Ensure that we have effective and efficient work plans to execute all work
  
• Ensure all material and services are organised and on site
  
• Identify the resources that will be needed to perform the work
  
• Provide input into the cost estimate
  
• Plan and coordinate vendor mobilisations within their area of responsibility, ensuring readiness meets IAPS gate entry criteria
  

HSSE: Act at all times in accordance with the Policy on Health, Safety and Environment and prepare for maintenance activities accordingly. Ensure all HSSE requirements are considered in the work preparation process, including initial job hazard identification and assessment.

Track and monitor approved work orders generated from CMMS (SAP). Review or assemble work packs for effective execution and to the required quality for the asset team and other functions to maintain/restoring integrity and reliability/availability. Identify variances in original work scope and secure appropriate authorisation. Coordinate activities associated with third‑party contractors and services and procure parts necessary for repairs or overhauls. Monitor delivery dates and notify Scheduler and Maintenance Execution team of planned and actual delivery dates.

Liaise with Operations and relevant Technical Authorities in line with global requirements on Deviation Management for safety‑critical work orders if a delay is expected. Monitor safety‑critical related maintenance activities for deviations from plan.

You will interface with operations, maintenance and discipline engineering to acquire the information necessary to prepare work orders and work packages that will efficiently detail the work required to execute tasks.

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• Start planning and prepare work for approved work scopes
  
• Maintain an overview of all preventative and corrective work and their priorities
  
• Challenge and clarify all work requests
  
• Define major and routine activities
  
• Produce job‑specific work scopes through work order preparation
  
• Produce Method Statement for critical activities
  
• Estimate major job durations and resource levels
  
• Identify all materials and tooling
  
• Produce JHA (Job Hazard Analysis)
  
• Review work packs prepared by vendors and liaise with Discipline Engineering when required
  
• Monitor and coordinate vendor preparation prior to mobilisation
  
• Monitor materials and tooling availability and delivery
  
• Ensure 3rd‑party materials and tooling delivery
  
• Handle vendor mobilisation responsibilities
  

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood is currently growing its project and modification portfolio of key EPCC opportunities spanning 3‑5 years of longevity. This will include projects in full lifecycles ranging from early study/FEED into detailed design, covering sectors within the O&G, renewable energy, pharmaceutical and chemicals. Now is the time to join our dynamic and diverse team on a journey to a new way of working with new technologies, helping with an added advantage and fantastic career development opportunities across our business, both UK‑based and globally.

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• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
  
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks that give 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, and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests
  
• Global connections; join experts around the world at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  

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 do not 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.

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• Strong maintenance background
  
• Proven records on maintenance execution
  
• Good understanding of various technical disciplines with proficiency in spare procurement process and SAP maintenance management system
  

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

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.