Senior Offshore Process Engineer — UAE Energy Projects

Wood; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,028,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Competitive Salary

Professional Development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood in Dubai seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead and coordinate process engineering for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects across all phases of development. The ideal candidate will bring extensive offshore experience, PMC background, and a proven track record in the Middle East/GCC region.

The role emphasizes FEED through start-up, with responsibility for deliverables, safety studies, and multidisciplinary coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or Process Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Predominant experience in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Process Engineer on major EPC, EPCM, or PMC projects.
• PMC experience is highly preferred.
• Mandatory experience delivering large-scale offshore oil and gas projects.
• Mandatory project experience in the Middle East/GCC region.
• Extensive experience in offshore process facilities including CPP, Wellhead Platforms, Oil & Gas Separation Systems, Produced Water Treatment Systems, Gas Compression Facilities, Gas Dehydration and Sweetening Systems, Offshore Pipeline Facilities, Utility and Flare Systems.
• Proven involvement in FEED and Detailed Engineering for major offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate process engineering activities for upstream offshore oil and gas projects.
• Develop and review process engineering deliverables including: PFDs, P&IDs, Process Design Basis Documents, Heat and Material Balances, Process Datasheets, Utility Summaries, Process Narratives, Relief and Flare System Calculations.
• Conduct process simulations, calculations, and design studies using industry-standard software.
• Prepare equipment process specifications for separators, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, dehydration units, and treatment systems.
• Support process safety activities including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA studies.
• Review and comment on vendor documents and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Safety Engineering disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, technical workshops, and client meetings.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, international standards, and client specifications.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support project planning, resource management, and schedule compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers and graduate engineers.
• Interface with clients, PMC teams, EPC contractors, and vendors on technical matters.

Skills

Process engineering

Offshore experience

Project coordination

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Wood in Dubai seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead and coordinate process engineering for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects across all phases of development. The ideal candidate will bring extensive offshore experience, PMC background, and a proven track record in the Middle East/GCC region.

The role emphasizes FEED through start-up, with responsibility for deliverables, safety studies, and multidisciplinary coordination in a fast-paced environment.