Senior Process Engineer (Chemical) - Automation

Job description / Role

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Process Engineer (Chemical) - Automation with a proven track record for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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 on 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.

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 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 of service 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:

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Be part of the PMT client team overseeing EPC contractors
• Oversee the development of process control requirements carried out by the EPC contractor, which includes control and operating philosophy, cause and effects charts, process control narratives, HAZOP, and general control requirements
• Provide technical leadership to develop and update process control technical work practices in line with industrial standards
• Be responsible for the coordination and progress of process control design for one or more projects, as assigned
• Liaise with suppliers' representatives and other departments on all matters relating to process control design for assigned projects
• Carry out dynamic simulation and surge analysis studies
• Provide consultancy after contract award with the client in assessing or assisting in the definition of process control user requirements

Qualifications

Skills and 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:

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, mainly in offshore upstream projects
• Minimum of 5 years proven capability in an engineering design company
• Demonstrated leadership experience and previous track record of successfully working in a PMC team
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

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.