Senior Process Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services company is seeking an experienced Process Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead process design for large offshore projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, including at least 5 years in the GCC region, and proficiency in process simulation tools. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, mentoring junior staff, and driving project innovations while maintaining safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant offshore/onshore experience.
• 5 years in a similar senior process engineering position on mega oil & gas projects.
• Prior experience in the GCC region is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design work in large‑scale offshore projects.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Process simulation tools (HYSYS, Flare System Analyzer, etc.)

Multi-project environment experience

Knowledge of engineering computer programs

Leadership and mentoring

Advanced engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer to lead process design work in large‑scale offshore projects, ensuring objectives are met for a high‑profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe, focusing on upstream, midstream and offshore solutions. Our teams provide integrated design and innovations that drive transformations toward energy security, transition and sustainable power generation.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and challenging projects: Delivered to high‑profile clients across the energy sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Active culture of inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package: Reviewed regularly to align with the market.
• Medical Insurance: Inpatient and outpatient medical care available.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labour Law.
• Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award: Celebration at 5‑year milestones.
• Professional development: Tailored development plans.
• Global connections: Collaborate with experts worldwide.
• Energy Transition Academy: Community sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems.

Key objectives for this role

• Enhance workflows to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve system performance.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage automation and advanced engineering tools to streamline operations.
• Manage engineering projects, coordinate teams and drive innovation.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Undertake process design work of units, supervise and check works of assigned engineers.
• Execute process engineering activities within budget and schedule while maintaining technical integrity.
• Ensure design methods, standards and data conform to client requirements or issued guidelines.
• Check or approve basis of design, process calculations and safety‑related calculations.
• Review and approve PFDs, P&IDs, PSFS, DPTDs, equipment & instrument specifications, process descriptions, cause & effect charts.
• Review and approve dynamic simulation study, transient study, surge study and MDMT study.
• Review and approve depressurization studies, flare load estimation and flare system design.
• Maintain high safety standards and follow environmental and QA procedures.
• Provide input to HAZOP, SIL and other safety reviews.
• Identify new methodology for higher productivity.
• Contribute to supplier quotation review.
• Comply with Licensor's Secrecy Agreements.
• Participate in technical meetings and discuss with client engineers.
• Report issues impeding project progress to Project Managers, Engineering Manager or Discipline heads.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Assist in preparation of planning, scheduling and weekly reporting.
• Assist in pre‑commissioning, commissioning procedures and operating manuals.
• Assist in man‑hours estimation and scheduling for proposals.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent with at least eight (8) years of relevant offshore/onshore experience, including five (5) years in the GCC region.
• Minimum five (5) years in a similar senior process engineering position on mega oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Proficient in process simulation tools such as HYSYS, Flare System Analyzer, PipeNet, Pipesim, OLGA etc. and a subject‑matter expert.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Experience in a multi‑project, multi‑discipline environment across all engineering phases.
• Prior experience in the Middle East considered an advantage.

We are looking to hire multiple Senior Process Engineers in our Engineering team based in Abu Dhabi office.

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 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.