Senior Process Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a full-time position based in Sharjah. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in major brownfield oil and gas projects, with at least 5 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include contributing to engineering excellence, leading project teams, and executing assigned scopes of work. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Employee share plan

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in brownfield oil & gas projects.
• At least 5 years in a similar position.
• Experience in GCC region preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project completion within budget and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership on engineering projects.
• Support and supervise task delegation within the team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical judgment

Project planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Relevant engineering software

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit. This is a full‑time office‑based role in Sharjah, UAE with business trips.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit. The role is full‑time, residential, based in Sharjah, UAE.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients in delivering energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq, delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long‑term growth of the region.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects 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 Objective

Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through executing assigned scopes of work, providing discipline expertise to the business and supporting and supervising task delegation to team.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:

• Participate as a team member in specific phases of broad engineering assignments
• Direct preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
• Ensure successful completion of the assigned project within budget, time and cost constraints
• Define engineering approaches and plan and schedule work
• Evaluate problems, organize investigations and establish performance specifications for components, equipment, systems or processes
• Check engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
• Adhere to discipline‑specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
• Perform complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
• Attend project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops
• Organize and actively participate in design reviews

Providing Discipline Expertise:

• Solve problems requiring new approaches or uses of existing approaches; exercise mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options
• Modify established guidelines, devise new approaches and apply existing criteria in new ways
• Function as a technical leader or significant contributor to major complex projects
• Generate innovative ideas and solutions for complex technical problems
• Anticipate potential problems and proactively solve them through creative thinking
• Understand customer needs and apply technical solutions to meet goals
• Provide technical input and support to proposals as required

Supporting and Supervising Task Delegation to Team:

• May supervise a small work group of technical/professional staff with coaching from own supervisor
• Assign tasks, plan and coordinate engineering work, prepare scopes, schedules and budgets, attend project meetings and develop lesser‑experienced technical professionals
• Coordinate activities of engineering and design groups for small projects
• May manage one or more small projects, responsible for cost, schedule, resources and risk
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership and ensure compliance with site and office safety requirements

What Makes You Remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you hold 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 Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least 5 years in a similar position

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in oil and gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
• Pre‑FEED and FEED experience required
• Detailed engineering experience preferred

Role‑Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Guide and direct project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists
• Discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues during assignments
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Professional knowledge of standards, processes and procedures and their application in work execution
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Technically competent in own discipline; pursue continuous professional development according to standards
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments, and promote to direct reports
• Apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge to improve designs
• Demonstrate skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
• Demonstrate proficiency in project planning
• Possess working knowledge of business units, functions, sectors and services offered within Wood business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings

Personal Attributes

• Solutions‑oriented and creative, applying process and rigor to deliver quality solutions
• Compelling communicator, both verbally and in written form
• Good interpersonal and team‑working skills, building positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
• High awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated with personal initiative
• Integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude and dependability
• Adaptable and flexible to changing project needs

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 (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.