PMC Specialist Process Engineer

Wood

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 200,000 - 320,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity and inclusion

Remuneration package

Medical insurance

Life and personal accident insurance

End of service gratuity

Employee share plan

Long service award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Process Engineer in Abu Dhabi to deliver process excellence across major offshore and onshore projects within a Project Management Consultancy framework.

You will lead process engineering activities, coordinate with client, EPC and operations teams, review design deliverables, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation from design through start-up. 15+ years in oil & gas offshore is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas.
Extensive experience in Oil and Gas Offshore projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
Experience and knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.
Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead process engineering across all project phases.
Coordinate process engineering with client, EPC, operations, commissioning, and regulators.
Review and verify process design implementation in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Develop, review, and approve process design philosophies, design basis documents, specifications, studies, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
Review process simulations, heat and material balances, P&IDs, utility diagrams, and data sheets.
Verify process design calculations including hydraulic analysis, line sizing, pressure drop, relief and flare system design, equipment sizing, pump and compressor performance.
Review and approve process engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors.
Ensure process requirements are incorporated into equipment specs, piping layouts, control philosophies, and commissioning documentation.
Coordinate process engineering interfaces with multiple disciplines.
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and design reviews.
Provide guidance on process optimization, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and operability.
Support system completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
Provide regular progress reports, risk summaries, and recommendations to project leadership.
Promote a culture of process engineering excellence across the PMC and project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Chemical engineering background

Engineering software knowledge

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Process Engineer with a proven track record in the delivering for high-profile middle east clients on major offshore projects.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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 decarbonisation 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 organisation 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’ 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

Job Objective

The PMC Specialist Process Engineer is responsible for providing process engineering expertise throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness phases of major offshore or onshore projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The role ensures that process design, performance, operability, safety, and technical integrity requirements are effectively implemented in accordance with client specifications, approved engineering documents, regulatory requirements, international standards, and project objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate process engineering activities across all project phases, ensuring compliance with approved project requirements, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies
Act as the primary PMC focal point for process engineering matters between the client, EPC contractor, engineering disciplines, operations team, commissioning team, and regulatory authorities
Review and verify the implementation of process design requirements in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities
Develop, review, and approve process design philosophies, design basis documents, specifications, studies, calculations, and engineering deliverables
Review process simulations, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, utility flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets, and process control requirements
Verify process design calculations, including hydraulic analysis, line sizing, pressure drop, relief and flare system design, equipment sizing, pump and compressor performance, and utility requirements
Review and approve process engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
Ensure process requirements are properly incorporated into equipment specifications, piping layouts, control philosophies, cause-and-effect diagrams, operating procedures, and commissioning documentation
Coordinate process engineering interfaces with mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, civil, structural, safety, marine, operations, and commissioning disciplines
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessment, LOPA, design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, operability reviews, and other technical safety and process assurance activities
Review process safety and operability aspects of relief systems, flare systems, blowdown systems, shutdown systems, chemical injection systems, separation systems, metering systems, and utility systems
Provide technical guidance on process optimization, debottlenecking, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, operability, maintainability, and inherently safer design
Review process aspects of temporary facilities, construction activities, SIMOPS, brownfield modifications, shutdowns, tie-ins, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities
Verify that process operating envelopes, design limits, control requirements, alarm settings, trip settings, and safeguarding functions are properly defined and documented
Review and approve process-related method statements, commissioning procedures, operating philosophies, performance test procedures, and system handover documentation
Monitor contractor performance and identify deviations, nonconformities, technical queries, design risks, and potential impacts to project cost or schedule, ensuring timely corrective actions and close-out
Ensure effective management of process engineering actions, recommendations, assumptions, deviations, technical queries, and risk registers throughout the project lifecycle
Participate in vendor technical evaluations, equipment inspections, factory acceptance tests, site inspections, audits, and technical assurance activities where required
Support system completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, handover, and close-out activities, ensuring all process engineering requirements and documentation are completed
Provide regular process engineering progress reports, technical updates, risk summaries, and recommendations to project leadership and the client
Promote a strong process engineering, technical assurance, operability, and continuous improvement culture across the PMC, client, EPC contractor, and project teams

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
Extensive experience in Oil and Gas Offshore projects
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.

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