Lead Process Engineer

at  John Wood Group

Wood is presently looking to hire Lead Process Engineers to be based at our Abu Dhabi Engineering Center. Below are more details about the positions.
This role will aid in delivering the ASSESS / SELECT Stage study, Pre-FEED, Technology/Licensor Screening / Selection within Specialist Engineering & Consulting and the wider Wood organization in agreement with the Study Manager / Study Lead and in accordance with applicable procedures.
This role will provide technical direction and technology expertise within Specialist Engineering & Consulting and the wider Wood organization relating to the execution of proposals, studies and projects, in agreement with the Business Line Manager and in accordance with applicable procedures.
To deliver projects and technical studies, achieving the company and project’s technical quality requirements within agreed budgets and schedules.
To promote the technical expertise of Wood within the public domain through the publication of papers in industry-recognized journals and at technical conferences.

To manage technical teams on studies. To stand-in as deputy for the Study Manager or perform the role of Study Manager on SEC contracts.

• Technology Expertise: Is viewed by both colleagues and customers as a source of high quality advice in their field of technology. Able to assess new technology offerings and advise on suitability within the Gas processing industry. Contributes to Wood’s business development efforts through attendance or presentation of papers at global conferences.
• Analytical Skills: Can work confidently with data to interpret trends, issues and risks. Will factor in limitations of data sources when presenting findings. Generates a range of options and appraise them before communicating more widely. Is able to design or adapt analytical tools to suit each situation.
• Customer Focus: Is able to manage technical expectations of internal & external customers without conflict. Can use their knowledge and expertise to identify the difference between customer wants and their true needs. Takes personal responsibility for identifying and resolving most technical and execution issues. Actively manages relationships with key customers outside of project commitments, such that the presence of their name in a proposal significantly increases our chances of securing the work.
• Professional Network: Understands external rules and regulations that impact business objectives. Maintains their professional network through regular and positive contact. Utilizes networks within customer organizations, licensors, industry and / or governmental bodies to gain an understanding on market developments and work opportunities. Regularly represents Wood at conferences and is frequently requested to present papers / submit articles for publishing.
• Commercial Understanding: Clearly understands commercial imperatives for multiple projects. Is able to evaluate main threats to the commercial position and directly develop, or provide support to internal third parties to develop contingency plans to mitigate commercial risks.
• Technical Design: Guides and coaches others to achieve a high standard in technical design using Wood, client and industry standards and data in line with Project requirements. Has an in depth technical understanding to enable analysis and interpretation of technical designs.
• Continuous Improvement: Strives to achieve and improve not only personal performance but also that of their service line and the service line personnel. Identify gaps in our existing practices and tools. Co-ordinates the development of new practices or toolkit items to maximize their potential impact. Provides guidance across the business line, for example acting as ‘Cold Eyes’ reviewer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree qualified in the relevant Engineering Discipline or Science (Chemical / Process Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in Gas Processing facilities
• Chartered Engineer or Equivalent
• Fellow of an appropriate professional institution

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Oil & Gas industry Conceptual Study experience is required
• Experience in Gas processing facility Industry including Conceptual Study experience related to similar industry can be considered. Middle East/ADNOC experience is preferred
• Expertise in the use of steady state, in Aspen HYSYS,
• Familiarize with Pipesim, Flarenet, TLNET, TGNET, Pipenet, SPS software. A credible expert in their field and recognized as such within the industry
• Has worked on a range of studies across different markets and understands the tools used and levels of detail required to support the early phase decision making process
• Has relevant experience in Feasibility / Conceptual Study, FEED

• Technology Expertise: Is viewed by both colleagues and customers as a source of high quality advice in their field of technology. Able to assess new technology offerings and advise on suitability within the Gas processing industry. Contributes to Wood’s business development efforts through attendance or presentation of papers at global conferences.
• Analytical Skills: Can work confidently with data to interpret trends, issues and risks. Will factor in limitations of data sources when presenting findings. Generates a range of options and appraise them before communicating more widely. Is able to design or adapt analytical tools to suit each situation.
• Customer Focus: Is able to manage technical expectations of internal & external customers without conflict. Can use their knowledge and expertise to identify the difference between customer wants and their true needs. Takes personal responsibility for identifying and resolving most technical and execution issues. Actively manages relationships with key customers outside of project commitments, such that the presence of their name in a proposal significantly increases our chances of securing the work.
• Professional Network: Understands external rules and regulations that impact business objectives. Maintains their professional network through regular and positive contact. Utilizes networks within customer organizations, licensors, industry and / or governmental bodies to gain an understanding on market developments and work opportunities. Regularly represents Wood at conferences and is frequently requested to present papers / submit articles for publishing.
• Commercial Understanding: Clearly understands commercial imperatives for multiple projects. Is able to evaluate main threats to the commercial position and directly develop, or provide support to internal third parties to develop contingency plans to mitigate commercial risks.
• Technical Design: Guides and coaches others to achieve a high standard in technical design using Wood, client and industry standards and data in line with Project requirements. Has an in depth technical understanding to enable analysis and interpretation of technical designs.
• Continuous Improvement: Strives to achieve and improve not only personal performance but also that of their service line and the service line personnel. Identify gaps in our existing practices and tools. Co-ordinates the development of new practices or toolkit items to maximize their potential impact. Provides guidance across the business line, for example acting as ‘Cold Eyes’ reviewer