Job Description

The Lead/Principal Process Engineer (FPSO) will be responsible for leading the process design and engineering activities for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) projects across proposals, FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases. The role demands strong technical expertise in offshore oil & gas processing systems, leadership capability, and interface coordination with multidisciplinary teams located in multiple offices.

Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Design
Lead process design for FPSO topsides, including:
Oil, gas, and water separation systems
Gas compression and treatment systems
Produced water treatment
Crude stabilization and storage
Develop and review:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Heat & Material Balances
Process calculations and simulation models (HYSYS, Aspen Plus, UniSim, etc.)
2. Project Execution

Lead process team across project phases:
Conceptual studies
FEED
Detailed engineering
Brownfield modifications

Technical Authority & Decision Making

Act as Technical Authority for process discipline in FPSO projects
Review and approve key technical decisions and engineering deliverables
Provide solutions to complex process challenges, including debottlenecking and optimization

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:
International standards (API, ISO, IEC, ASME)
Offshore regulations (e.g., NORSOK, DNV, ABS)

Lead and participate in:
HAZID / HAZOP / SIL studies
Risk assessments and safety reviews

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Interface with:
Mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and structural disciplines
Coordinate with:
Clients, licensors, vendors, and classification societies

Proposal & Business Development Support

Provide technical input for:
Bids and proposals
Cost estimation and scope definition
Participate in client presentations and technical clarifications

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Lead and mentor a team of process engineers
Conduct technical reviews and training sessions
Guide junior engineers in design practices and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's / master's degree in chemical engineering
Strong team leadership and mentoring capability
Decision-making in high-pressure project environments
Stakeholder management (clients, contractors, vendors)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in a multicultural, global environment

About Us

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. www.woodgroup.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.

Senior Principal Engineer - Process