Process Flow Assurance Engineer Specialist

Job description / Role

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

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior process engineer with a proven track record in designing, optimizing, and overseeing chemical processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations in the oil and gas industry for a high-profile client.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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.

What we can offer

• 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 remuneration 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 shares and receive a match from the company
• Long service award: 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

The key objectives for this role are:

• Develop and optimize chemical processes to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, ensuring the application of best engineering practices
• Ensure the quality and integrity of process designs through rigorous review and validation
• Ensure all processes comply with safety standards and environmental regulations
• Identify and resolve issues in existing processes to maintain smooth and safe operations
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance process performance and safety
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines, operations teams, and stakeholders to ensure integrated and effective process solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate steady state process simulation models
• Perform heat and mass balance for the process system
• Perform steady state and transient hydraulic simulations (single/multiphase flow) to size production/injection pipelines
• Review steady-state and transient simulations to assess pressure drop, temperature profiles, hydrate/wax risks, etc.
• Provide flow assurance support for offshore production systems, pipelines, and subsea networks
• Evaluate and recommend mitigation strategies for flow assurance challenges such as slugging, asphaltene, scale, and sand
• Review and validate operating envelopes and production profiles for new and existing systems
• Interface with process, pipeline, and operations teams to ensure safe and efficient flow regimes
• Prepare technical documentation including flow assurance reports, simulation summaries, and risk assessments

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, mechanical engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years' experience in the oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in flow assurance engineering
• Offshore production and multiphase flow experience is required
• Hands-on experience with flow assurance software (e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM, HYSYS) is preferred
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards and offshore pipeline operations is an advantage

Skills:

• Strong understanding of multiphase flow behavior and pipeline hydraulics
• Proficient in preparing simulation models and interpreting results
• Good coordination and communication across disciplines
• Skilled in technical reporting and troubleshooting operational flow issues

About the Company

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.