Senior Process Engineer

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• 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 
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are: 

• Develop and optimize chemical processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, ensuring the application of best engineering practices
• Ensure the quality and integrity of process designs through rigorous review and validation
• Ensure all processes comply with safety standards and environmental regulations
• Identify and resolve issues in existing processes to maintain smooth and safe operations
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance process performance and safety
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines, operations teams, and stakeholders to ensure integrated and effective process solutions

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for process design and prepare/review the basis of design, process specification, data sheets, process drawings such as PFDs / P&IDs / DPTDs / PSFS etc. and other process deliverables on a project
• Carry out process simulation using HYSYS, Flare System Analyzer, Pipe Net and Pipe Sim etc. and prepare heat and material balance
• Undertake detailed calculations to develop the process design and be responsible for the accuracy of these calculations
• Carryout equipment sizing, line sizing, pump hydraulics, safety relief calculations and produce process calculation report
• Carryout dynamic simulation study, transient study, surge study, Minimum Metal Design Temperature (MDMT) study, etc.
• Carryout depressurization studies, flare load estimation and flare system design
• Ensuring that the design is carried out as per the industry standard practices and in conformance with the quality management system
• Participate in PHA, HAZOP and other safety reviews
• Be willing to mentor and engage in the training and development of junior engineers in the team
• Identification of issues that impede project progress and reporting to Lead Engineer / Discipline heads
• Assimilating the evolution of new products and technology and updating oneself on the latest international standards in terms of engineering design practices and their applications
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing, and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems and assist Project and client team for decision making
• As Senior Discipline Engineer, when assigned on projects, responsible for managing the team of engineers and designers and delivering the engineering requirements of the project
• Support on tender or proposal, as per client standards, international codes, and project scope of work
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals and pre - qualification documents in what relates to Process engineering design

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Engineers and designers
• Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Proficient in Process Simulation software’s such as HYSYS, Flare System Analyzer, PipeNet, Pipesim, OLGA etc.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards