Senior Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A global engineering consulting firm is looking for a Senior Process Engineer based in Sharjah, UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in major oil and gas projects, leading teams and delivering engineering excellence. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• At least five years in a similar role.
• Experience in Oil and Gas projects across lifecycle in the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned scopes of work with minimal guidance.
• Provide discipline expertise and support to the business.
• Supervise and coach team members.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Technical competency

Project planning

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Relevant engineering software

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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

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

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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 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: inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance cover
• The Employee Share Plan: opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match
• Long Service Award: celebrates long service milestones

Job Objective

Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing discipline expertise to the business
• Supporting and supervising task delegation to team
• Using technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems
• Completes engineering tasks with minimal guidance; may serve as primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity
• Performs engineering assignments representing a significant portion of a larger project; selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations
• Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments with coordination of difficult tasks
• Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area
• In consultancy environments, may review and manage complex projects within area of expertise or multidisciplinary in nature

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work

• Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
• Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within budgeted time and cost constraints
• Participates in defining engineering approaches, planning and scheduling work
• Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
• Check engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; assist with the development of less senior technical professionals
• Adhere to relevant discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
• Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
• Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required
• Organising and active participation in design reviews

Providing discipline expertise

• Solves problems requiring new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment
• Modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways
• Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
• Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches
• Uses creativity and professional judgment to formulate results based on standards and experience
• Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
• Anticipates potential problems and takes initiative to solve complex problems
• Excellent customer understanding and ability to 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 with coaching; may provide guidance in area of specialization
• Assist in managerial tasks such as assigning tasks, planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work, preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Attend project meetings and develop less-experienced professionals
• Discuss priorities with senior engineers and adjust resource implications
• Approve work schedules and recommend increased resources
• Make commitments on project acceptance, completion dates, resources and staff
• Coordinate activities of engineering and design groups for small projects
• Participate in developing deadlines and work to be done
• May manage small projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources and risk
• Provide HSSE leadership and ensure safety requirements are met

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Develop productive, collaborative relationships across projects, offices and regions
• Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including networking/knowledge sharing
• Persuade stakeholders to align on technical points
• Solicits understanding and support of managers for major projects

External:

• Maintain awareness of external stakeholders including industry bodies, academia, vendors
• Builds relationships with customers as appropriate
• Seek new avenues for external relationships; maintain ongoing contacts; coach others on relationship management

Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority

• Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; unusual or complex matters referred to senior authority
• Actions and decisions influence technical, operational and financial results of projects or departments
• Translates standards into practical actions
• No direct reports but serves as a technical resource
• May supervise teams and provide guidance to drafters/designers
• Accountable for own targets
• Overall performance is reviewed

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

Wood is an equal opportunity employer. If you don\'t match every statement, apply anyway if you have some relevant experience.

Expected :

• 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 five (5) years in a similar role

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience in Oil and Gas projects across lifecycle in GCC region, preferred
• Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to guide and direct project teams, manage and mentor professionals
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Knowledge of standards, processes and procedures per work execution
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Technical competence in own discipline and ongoing professional development
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory framework and industry developments
• Applies professional judgment to assignments with unusual demands
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced engineering knowledge to designs
• Strong skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
• Project planning proficiency
• Working knowledge of Wood business units and services

Personal attributes

• Solutions-oriented and creative
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic and committed to development
• Safety-focused in daily work
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated with personal initiative
• Integrity, work ethic, positive attitude, and dependability
• Adaptable to changing project needs

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. Applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.