Lead Process Engineer

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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and Detail design scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects. Ensuring successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints. Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work, performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects.

Position is based in Oman for a long-term assignment.

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
Diversity Statement 
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.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible:

• Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects. 
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints. 
• Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
• Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc. 
• Adhere to and comply with 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 development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options.
• 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 or new uses for existing approaches
• Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
• Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
• Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
• Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
• Provide technical input and support to proposals as required Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team
• Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
• Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment
• Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals.
• Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects.
• Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in Onshore Oil and Gas.
 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas  and emerging energy sectors 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess 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
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

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. 

Experience:

• Minimum qualification degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience - over 15 years of experience and expertise in refinery projects are mandatory.
• Relevant expertise should include operations, process optimization, feasibility studies, FEED, design, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Experience in Steam Cracker experience