PMC Lead Process Engineer

Role Overview

PMC Lead Process Engineer at Wood PLC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role leads and manages all process engineering activities on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for ADNOC projects.

Company Overview

Wood PLC operates across EMEA, providing solutions and expertise to support a growing client base focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications, and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. The company is centered around building partnerships with clients across three regions: UK, Norway, and the Middle East and Africa, delivering projects to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage all process engineering activities on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for ADNOC projects, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of process design and engineering in alignment with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international best practices. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership, overseeing EPC contractor deliverables, ensuring design integrity, optimizing process performance, and supporting the successful execution of the project within scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and ensure integration of overall Process Engineering and overall coordination within IPMT Process Engineering Team.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to all process engineering activities.
• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure quality and accuracy of Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor's Process Engineering design activities.
• Review and approve Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor's work and ensure compliance with ADNOC project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices.
• Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects.

Design Optimization and Analysis

• Coordinate the required engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models.
• Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to design optimization and validation.
• Participate in teams for equipment sizing and equipment selection considering optimization and standardization.
• Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for new projects.

Technical Reviews and Coordination

• Participate in layout reviews, model reviews, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Coordinate technical reviews, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.
• Interface with Managers, Team Leaders, and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department.
• Interface regularly with Contractor's Engineering and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required.

Installation and Commissioning Support

• Provide technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing, and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Medical Insurance: inpatient and outpatient medical care coverage.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance cover provided by the company.
• End of Service Gratuity: in line with UAE Labor Law, all employees eligible for End of Service benefit.
• The Employee Share Plan: opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award: celebration of commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.
• Energy Transition Academy: community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems delivered by experts in their field.