Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS LLP) is currently looking for a Field Engineer (Construction) (for KZ Passport holders) to join our team in Atyrau, Kazakhstan

The Field/Construction Engineer provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all aspects of the fabrication process within a manufacturing or industrial setting. This position plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, robust safety performance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Field/Construction Engineer is accountable for managing a team of professionals to meet production goals, maintain high standards in safety, welding and fabrication, oversee transportation logistics, and ensure effective project controls and risk management are in place. There is significant emphasis on fostering positive industrial relations, continuous improvement in QA/QC protocols, and strict adherence to safety procedures

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field preferred; extensive industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal educationAt least 7-10 years of progressive experience in fabrication, welding, and industrial manufacturing environments, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial roleProven track record in implementing and managing safety programs, QA/QC processes, project controls, and risk management strategies in fabrication settingsExtensive knowledge of fabrication and welding techniques, codes, and standardsDemonstrated experience in transportation logistics and coordinating the movement of materials and finished goodsStrong leadership, team management, and industrial relations skills; experience working in unionized environments preferredProficiency in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and project specificationsExperience with reporting systems, project management software, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six SigmaExceptional problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilitiesCommitment to workplace safety, quality assurance, and regulatory complianceUses advanced quality tools and principles to lead technical and operational work process improvement efforts Understands and communicates customer and supplier requirementsFacilitates and participates in effective internal meetings using quality toolsUnderstands and applies metrics to improve functional work processes
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