Lead Process Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to manage the process engineering and design team for a major project in Iraq. The role requires expertise in the oil and gas industry with at least 15 years of experience. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering design and site-based project work, along with a relevant degree. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including commitments to diversity and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, Life, Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 6 years experience in an engineering design company.
• At least 12 months experience in site‑based project work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process engineering and design team.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance on process engineering queries.

Skills

Process engineering

Technical guidance

Site-based project work

Collaboration

Multi-national teams

Experience in the oil and gas industry

Education

MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering

Membership of a recognised professional institute

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on managing the Process engineering and design team for a Major Onshore Project in Iraq. This full‑time office‑based role is located in Sharjah, UAE.

About the Project

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects in Iraq. Projects include greenfield and brownfield developments and integration of low‑carbon solutions to support the client’s energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process engineering and design team.
• Single point responsibility for all process engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with engineering codes, standards and client policies.
• Ensure project delivery meets asset operational needs and adheres to schedule.
• Provide technical guidance on process engineering queries.
• Participate in all project safety and design reviews.
• Collaborate with client Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff for consistent project completion.
• Promote safe behaviour at all times.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to technical problems.
• Coordinate with other disciplines throughout design, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up.
• Support site activities such as material inspection and FAT.
• Assist in coordinating all activities related to process systems.
• Identify progress or quality concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and prepare status reports.

Qualifications

• MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering.
• Membership of a recognised professional institute (preferred).
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 6 years experience in an engineering design company.
• At least 12 months experience in site‑based project work involving field engineering, construction, commissioning, operations or maintenance.
• Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams (strongly preferred).
• Previous experience in the Middle East an advantage.
• Experience in flare networks, produced water systems, firewater systems and prior exposure to refinery environments is a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary with salary reviews.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Global professional networking.
• Medical, Life, Personal Accident Insurance.
• Employee Share Plan.
• Long Service Award.

Diversity Statement

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 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.