Senior Principal Engineer - Process
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1. 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 3. 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 4. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with: International standards (API, ISO, IEC, ASME) Offshore regulations (e.g., NORSOK, DNV, ABS)
Lead process team across project phases:
Conceptual studies
FEED
Detailed engineering
Brownfield modifications
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
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 5. Multidisciplinary Coordination Interface with: Mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and structural disciplines Coordinate with: Clients, licensors, vendors, and classification societies 6. Proposal & Business Development Support Provide technical input for: Bids and proposals Cost estimation and scope definition Participate in client presentations and technical clarifications 7. 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
Lead and participate in:
HAZID / HAZOP / SIL studies
Risk assessments and safety reviews
Interface with:
Mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and structural disciplines
Coordinate with:
Clients, licensors, vendors, and classification societies
Provide technical input for:
Bids and proposals
Cost estimation and scope definition
Participate in client presentations and technical clarifications
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 Wood
Global engineering, consulting, and project delivery for energy and materials.
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