Senior Process Engineer

WOODplc; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Career development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for its UAE operations to lead and coordinate process engineering activities on large-scale upstream offshore oil and gas projects. The role emphasizes FEED through start-up, with extensive offshore experience and PMC background.

The position requires delivering process deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with international standards. It is a full-time, on-site UAE-based role in Dubai with global project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or process engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas.
• Predominant experience in upstream offshore oil & gas projects.
• Experience as a Senior Process Engineer on major EPC/EPCM/PMC projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate process engineering activities for upstream offshore oil & gas projects.
• Develop and review process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, process design basis, heat and material balances, process datasheets, and utility summaries.
• Support process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA) and review vendor documents.
• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines and participate in design reviews and client meetings.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up phases.

Skills

Offshore experience

PMC experience

Process simulations

FEED & Detailed Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join its UAE business unit focusing on executing and coordinating process engineering activities for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join its UAE business unit focusing on executing and coordinating process engineering activities for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Dubai, UAE.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSenior Process Engineerto join our Iraq Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

This Project aims to take over the existing asset and maximize the production in 2 phases. This is a fast-track project and schedule-oriented Design to enhance the production.

The Phase 1 will restore, upgrade, and develop the current plant (CPF1) including: Restoration of initial CPF1 capacity; building a new export pipeline (24”, ~30km); restoration of CPF1 integrity and operability; flaring elimination and released water; development of new flowlines, pads, and electrification network for approximately 30 new wells; debottlenecking of the plant; upgrade of the Safety and Security facilities.

Our scope is to provide Engineering, Procurement services and Construction assistance (EPsCa) for the initial development phase of the field in Southern Iraq. The scope of services includes FEED, detailed design, procurement support, and construction and commissioning assistance.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Description:

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for executing and coordinating process engineering activities for large-scale Upstream Offshore Oil & Gas projects throughout all phases of project development, including Conceptual Studies, FEED, Detailed Design, EPC, Commissioning, and Start-up. The role involves developing process engineering deliverables, supporting multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, client standards, and international codes. The ideal candidate will have extensive offshore oil and gas experience, preferably within a PMC environment, and a strong track record of delivering major projects in the Middle East/GCC region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate process engineering activities for upstream offshore oil and gas projects.
• Develop and review process engineering deliverables including:
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (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.

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.

Expected:

• 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:
  • Central Processing Platforms (CPP)
  • Wellhead Platforms
  • Oil and 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.

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.