PMC Senior Process Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life & Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight of all process engineering activities across the project lifecycle. You will ensure design, safety, operability and performance meet project specs, client standards, and regulatory requirements.

You will act as the client's technical representative, overseeing EPC contractor deliverables and guiding project execution for high-profile assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering is preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee process engineering activities by EPC contractors, consultants and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, international codes and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions and operating philosophies.
• Verify heat and material balance calculations, process simulations and hydraulic studies.
• Review equipment sizing calculations and specifications for vessels, separators, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and columns.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, LOPA and other process safety studies.
• Ensure processes meet safety, operability, maintainability and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated project execution.
• Review technical bid evaluations, vendor proposals and process-related procurement documents.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance and timely delivery of process deliverables.
• Evaluate design changes, engineering deviations and technical queries with recommendations.

Skills

Process engineering

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Heat and material balance

Process simulations

HAZOP/HAZID/SIL/LOPA

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process/Petroleum engineering or related field

Master's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering (preferred)

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Process Engineer having a proven track record providing technical leadership and oversight of all process engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures that process design, safety, operability, and performance requirements are achieved in accordance with project specifications, client standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. The PMC Senior Process Engineer acts as the client's technical representative, overseeing EPC contractor process engineering deliverables and ensuring successful project execution for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market‑leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status‑quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

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’ service 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 Objective For This Role Is

To provide technical leadership and oversight for all process engineering activities, ensuring that process systems are designed, reviewed, constructed, commissioned, and operated safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role aims to deliver optimum plant performance, reliability, safety, and operational efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee all process engineering activities performed by EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, international codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process descriptions, and operating philosophies.
• Verify heat and material balance calculations, process simulations, and hydraulic studies.
• Review equipment sizing calculations and specifications for vessels, separators, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, columns, and utility systems.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, LOPA, and other process safety and risk assessment studies.
• Ensure process designs meet safety, operability, maintainability, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and HSE disciplines to ensure integrated project execution.
• Review technical bid evaluations, vendor proposals, and process‑related procurement documents.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance and ensure timely delivery of process engineering deliverables.
• Evaluate design changes, engineering deviations, and technical queries and provide appropriate recommendations.

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.

Expected

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering is preferred and considered an advantage.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience in Process Engineering within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, Chemical Processing, or Energy projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMC, EPC, or major industrial projects in a senior process engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of international engineering codes, standards, and recommended practices such as API, ASME, ISO, NACE, NFPA, and IEC.
• Proven experience in process design, process simulations, heat and material balance calculations, and equipment sizing.

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.