Senior Offshore Process Engineer – Upstream Oil & Gas

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Global connections

Medical Insurance

Group Life & Personal Accident

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our UAE team, focusing on coordinating process engineering for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects. The role is full-time on-site in Dubai, UAE, with a track record in major offshore developments.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in oil & gas, strong FEED/Detailed Engineering credentials, and PMC experience, enabling robust coordination across disciplines and client interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas.
• Extensive experience in Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• PMC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience delivering FEED and Detailed Engineering for major offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate process engineering activities for upstream offshore oil and gas projects.
• Develop and review process deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, process design basis documents, heat and material balances, process datasheets.
• Run process simulations 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 (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA) and review vendor documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with clients, PMC teams, EPC contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Process engineering

Offshore oil & gas

PMC experience

FEED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Wood is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our UAE team, focusing on coordinating process engineering for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects. The role is full-time on-site in Dubai, UAE, with a track record in major offshore developments.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in oil & gas, strong FEED/Detailed Engineering credentials, and PMC experience, enabling robust coordination across disciplines and client interfaces.