About the Role
Wood is seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Malaysia team as we partner with a major player in the Oil & Gas industry on the FEED phase of one of the Middle East's most significant offshore redevelopment and asset life extension projects, encompassing both greenfield developments and brownfield modifications. This opportunity is available to Malaysian citizens, permanent residents on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in December 2026.
Wood has a deep history of pioneering technical expertise globally for more than 160 years, from the North Sea to the offshore fields of the Malay Basin, Sabah and Sarawak, and the world-class energy hubs of Kerteh and Pengerang. Based in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, you will support industry-leading clients across the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, chemicals and energy sectors.
What We Can Offer
•Meaningful and complex projects delivered to leaders of industry across traditional, renewable, and emerging energy sectors
•Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
•Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
•Flexible working arrangements balancing client, team, and individual needs
•Commitment to continuous professional development, with development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations
•Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
•Commitment to your wellbeing through access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Discipline Manager and Lead Engineer, you will join a dedicated project team supporting the successful delivery of a major offshore redevelopment and asset life extension project, encompassing both greenfield developments and brownfield modifications. Working collaboratively, you will apply your technical expertise to execute complex engineering scopes and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
•Delivering discipline engineering activities across mature offshore oil and gas production facilities, with a focus on brownfield engineering, asset integrity, redevelopment, and life extension
•Preparing, reviewing, and coordinating engineering deliverables in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client specifications
•Participating in design reviews, HAZOPs, HazIDs, LOPAs and multidisciplinary engineering workshops
•Working closely with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to support efficient and effective project execution
•Identifying technical risks, proposing practical solutions, and supporting the timely resolution of engineering issues
•Contributing to technical assurance and quality processes to ensure safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose project outcomes
Requirements
•Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Malaysia as either a Malaysia Citizen or Permanent Resident
•Suitably qualified in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution
•Proven experience working in a similar Senior Process Engineering role, with relevant design engineering experience within Oil & Gas production and/or processing industries
•Excellent technical knowledge of Process engineering principles, practices, and techniques of engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment
•Committed to collaborating openly with diverse teams, demonstrating the courage to respectfully challenge and promote best practice, while driving optimal performance with safety at the heart of everything
•Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation with an ability to apply relevant technical practices, codes, and standards
•Commercially astute with a "solutions mindset", skilled in the management of risk during the design process consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements
•Articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed technical report writing and professional presentation skills
•Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs
•A passion for energy security/transition with the vision to navigate energy models of the future, coupled with proven experience partnering with clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets
•Customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence
What will set you apart is previous experience on large scale offshore Oil & Gas projects (Greenfield or Brownfield). Exposure to projects in the Middle East is advantageous but not essential.
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
