Area Manager – Construction Inspection

Description

Job Summary: Wood is seeking an Area Manager – Construction Inspection to lead inspection activities, ensuring technical and regulatory compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Lead technical and operational inspection of construction projects at Wood. 2. Significant and interesting projects for industry leaders. 3. Commitment to continuous professional development. Wood is seeking an Area Manager – Construction Inspection with extensive experience in substation, power transmission line, and electrical distribution projects to join its Process & Chemicals business unit. The position will be based in San Juan, Argentina. **The Role** Lead all Wood service construction inspection activities technically and operationally, ensuring contractors’ compliance with technical, regulatory, schedule, and quality requirements toward the client, the interconnected system operator, and sector electricity regulatory authorities. **Our Clients and Projects** Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood’s Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors, including conventional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production, and CCUS. We offer a full range of engineering and project management services and are leading integrators in the refinery and petrochemical facilities market, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition. **What We Offer** * **Significant and interesting projects** delivered to industry leaders across mining, process, and chemical sectors. * **Flexible work arrangements** balancing client, team, and individual needs. * **Commitment to diversity and inclusion** across our entire organization, supported by employee networks dedicated to amplifying every employee’s voice. * **Flexible benefits package**, customizable to your lifestyle. * **Commitment to continuous professional development**, through personalized development plans aligned with individual needs and interests. * **Global connections with industry-leading experts** worldwide who are shaping the standards of our profession. * Define and approve the Master Inspection Plan and ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans) for Wood service construction packages. * Coordinate and supervise Construction Inspection Managers, ensuring technical consistency and unified reporting. * Establish the enabling APC Hold Point matrix and authorize release upon verification of compliance. * Manage the NCR (Non-Conformance Reports) workflow, ensuring contractor responses meet target timelines, including root-cause analysis. * Validate and sign off on provisional and final acceptance of each package jointly with the client and licensors, as applicable. * Lead factory acceptance tests (FAT) for Long Lead Items and service equipment. * Ensure compliance with the Wood HSE Plan across all work fronts. * Report monthly to the Service Director and the client on inspection progress, non-conformance records, and Hold Point status. * Represent Wood before regulatory authorities regarding technical acceptance. Professional degree in Engineering, University Senior Technician, or related field. What Makes You Extraordinary? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunity and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you do not meet every requirement listed below, but feel you possess some of the experience, knowledge, or skills required 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. Required: * Over 20 years of professional experience, including at least 15 years in leadership roles for Construction Inspection or Construction Management on 220 kV or higher transmission projects. * Proven experience on at least one 500 kV Transmission Line project executed in the Andean mountain range. * Proven experience on at least one 500 kV Substation project utilizing GIS technology. * In-depth knowledge of Argentine electricity transmission regulations (AEA, ENRE, CAMMESA, INPRES-CIRSOC, CIRSOC) and specifications of the Argentine interconnected system operator. * Prior experience interfacing with third-party procured Long Lead Items. * Proficiency in document control on Bentley ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms (desirable). * Licensed Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Electronic Engineer, holding a valid registration from the Professional Council of Engineering in their respective Argentine jurisdiction. * Postgraduate qualification in project management (e.g., PMP, MSc, or equivalent) — desirable. * HSE certifications: IRATA, NEBOSH, or equivalent; high-altitude work course (Resolution SRT 24/2012) with current medical fitness certification.