About the Role

Wood is seeking an Area Lead to join its Projects business in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the development of a new gold mining and processing facility, focusing on the construction and pre-commissioning phases. The role requires candidates to possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in similar large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the construction and erection of thickener mechanisms.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) works.
• Oversee mechanical completion and ensure readiness for testing.
• Support the handover process for commissioning.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Candidates for this role must demonstrate practical knowledge and experience with key components and systems relevant to mining and processing facilities. Specific areas of expertise should include Thickeners, Rakes, Drive Units, Feedwells, and Overflow Systems.

Work Location and Schedule

The position will initially be office-based in one of the following cities: Al Khobar, Riyadh, or Al Jubail. Following this initial phase, the role will transition to a site-based assignment within Saudi Arabia, operating on an 8/2 rotation schedule.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations, serving the energy and materials sectors. With a workforce of 33,000 professionals across approximately 50 countries, Wood supports clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle, delivering safe and predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood operates as the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara, a global partnership of leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. More information can be found at **************.

Commitment to Diversity

Wood is dedicated to fostering equal opportunities and encourages all talented individuals to consider joining its team. The company values a diverse workforce and evaluates all suitably qualified applicants based on objective criteria, without regard to factors such as race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws. Applicants who may not meet every listed requirement but possess relevant experience, knowledge, or transferable skills are encouraged to apply.