Senior Principal Engineer - Process

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.

• *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 engineeringBrownfield modifications

+**3\. Technical Authority \& Decision Making**

+ Act as **Technical Authority** for process discipline in FPSO projects

+ Review and approve key technical decisions and engineering deliverablesProvide 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 and participate in

+ HAZID / HAZOP / SIL studiesRisk 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 definitionParticipate 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

• 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

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.