Chemical Process Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer with a proven track record in understanding the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status‑quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• 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
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

• Enhancing workflows to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve system performance.
• Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Leveraging automation and advanced engineering tools to streamline operations.
• Managing engineering projects, coordinating teams, and driving innovation.

• Undertake process design work of units as required, supervise and check works of assigned engineers on the project as appropriate.
• Execute process engineering activities within the budget and schedule, as well as maintaining technical integrity of the design.
• Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used conform with Client's requirements and / or those issued.
• Be responsible for the checking or approval of basis of design, process calculations, safety related calculations to develop the robust design.
• Review and approve Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, PSFS, DPTDs, Equipment & Instrument specifications, Process Descriptions, cause, and Effect chart etc.
• Review and approve dynamic simulation study, transient study, surge study, Minimum Metal Design Temperature (MDMT) study, etc.
• Review and approve depressurization studies, flare load estimation and flare system design.
• Ensure a high standard of safety is achieved and Environmental and Quality Assurance procedures are followed.
• Review and approve safety related calculations and provide input to HAZOP, SIL and other safety reviews as required.
• Identifying new methodology of work process required for higher productivity.
• Contribute where necessary to review of supplier quotations and reviews of the project.
• Ensure that requirements of Licensor's Secrecy Agreements are known and complied within the work performed.
• Participate in technical meetings and handle discussions with client engineers.
• Identification of issues that impede project progress and reporting to Project Managers, Engineering Manager / Discipline heads.
• Be willing to mentor and engage in the training and development of junior engineers in the team.
• Assist project team in the preparation of planning package, scheduling, weekly reporting etc.
• Assist as required in the preparation of pre‑commissioning, commission procedures and operating Manuals.
• Provided assistance in Manhours estimation and scheduling for proposals.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum three (3) years (preferred) in GCC region.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Proficient in Process Simulation software’s such as HYSYS, Flare System Analyzer, PipeNet, Pipesim, OLGA etc. and should be a subject matter expert.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• Experience of working in a multi‑project / multi‑disciplined environment and throughout all engineering and design phases of projects.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.

Wood is presently looking to hire multiple Process Engineers for our Engineering team in Abu Dhabi within our Operations EMEA business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office. #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJobs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.