Process Engineer - UAE National

Job Description

We are seeking talented and motivated UAE National Process Engineers to join our Engineering and Projects team. This opportunity is open to fresh graduates and experienced professionals with up to 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. The role would be based in Sharjah, UAE. This recruitment activity supports the organization's Emiratization objectives and commitment to hiring UAE Nationals.

• Assist in the development of process engineering deliverables for oil and gas projects.
• Support the preparation and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and process calculations.
• Perform basic process simulations and engineering calculations under supervision.
• Assist in preparing equipment datasheets and process design documentation.
• Participate in HAZOP, design review, and risk assessment workshops.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Operations teams.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and review process engineering deliverables for FEED and Detailed Engineering projects.
• Perform process design calculations including material and energy balances.
• Prepare and review:
  Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Equipment Datasheets, Process Design Basis, Utility Consumption Calculations, Relief and Flare System Calculations, Cause & Effect Matrices
• Conduct process simulation studies using industry-standard software.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and Design Review workshops.
• Support sizing and selection of process equipment, including vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and control valves.
• Interface with clients, licensors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational phases.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, energy efficiency, and plant performance improvements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• Internship or project experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC industries is an advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-10 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, Offshore, Energy, or EPC projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Design, Brownfield, Greenfield, EPC is preferred.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

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.