PMC Lead Process Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Group Life Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to be based at our Abu Dhabi office, supporting ADNOC projects within Oil, Gas & New Energies. The role focuses on leading all process engineering activities, ensuring safe and compliant design execution, and coordinating with EPC contractors and the PMC team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years in oil & gas, strong leadership, and extensive knowledge of international codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant oil & gas experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Engineering activities for ADNOC projects.
• Oversee EPC contractor deliverables and ensure design integrity.
• Coordinate process options and optimization studies.
• Provide technical leadership to the PMC/IPMT.
• Support installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Skills

Process engineering

Oil & Gas

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering codes

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Process Engineer to be based at office in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Process Engineer to be based at office in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Process Engineer with a proven track record in the delivering for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

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 remuneration 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

Responsibilities

Job Objective

To lead and manage all process engineering activities on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for ADNOC projects, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of process design and engineering in alignment with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international best practices. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership, overseeing EPC contractor deliverables, ensuring design integrity, optimizing process performance, and supporting the successful execution of the project within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Ensure integration of overall Process Engineering. Overall coordination within IPMT Process Engineering Team
• Ensure quality and accuracy of Engineering Consultant's & EPC Contractor's Process Engineering design activities Review and approval of Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor's work and ensure compliance with ADNOC project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices
• Coordinate the required engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models. Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to design optimization and validation
• Participate in teams for equipment sizing / equipment selection considering optimization and standardization
• Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects
• Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects
• Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers
• Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation
• Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning & commissioning
• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization
• Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department
• Interface regularly with Contractor's Engineering and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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 the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): 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.