JOB DESCRIPTION

Will you help our clients unlock the solutions they need to their complex technical challenges that are foundational in addressing the needs of a growing world?

Through this highly rewarding role you will be shaping the world and creating a bright future for yourself.

Wood is currently recruiting for a pre-FEED focused Principal Consultant to join our Onshore Oil and Gas (O&G) Processing consulting team based in Reading. The position will be based in our Reading office, on a hybrid basis.

The Role

This is a fantastic role for a process engineer with a real passion for shaping projects while making a difference in the Energy Security and Energy Transition sectors.

Specifically, this role is for an experienced Process Engineer with a proven track record of delivering upstream onshore oil and gas studies/projects. The role will report to the Manager of Onshore O&G Processing within the Reading Process Consulting group.

The Onshore O&G Processing business line executes feasibility, concept and PreFEED studies - covering upstream production systems and processing facilities (such as GOSPs, Gas Processing Plants, NGL fractionation plants etc). The role can be also expected to include Field Development Planning.

In addition to execution of Energy Security projects, this role will also include delivery of the energy transition (including Carbon Capture & Storage, Blue/Green Hydrogen & Ammonia) either as part of an upstream project or through supporting other business lines within our Reading Consulting Business.

As an experienced engineer, with a strong appreciation of process design and an interest in the holistic aspects of Greenfield and Brownfield projects, you will continue to grow your career through taking technical and design responsibility for delivering pre-FEED phases of project implementation (pre-feasibility, concept, feasibility, pre-FEED etc).

As a Principal Consultant you will provide technical direction and technology expertise within Technical Consulting and the wider Wood organisation relating to the preparation of proposals and execution of studies and projects relating to onshore upstream projects. You will be expected to stand-in as deputy for the Study Manager or perform the role of Study Manager on smaller contracts.

Focusing on technical project delivery you will be a key member across project teams to develop the technoeconomic solution that guides your client to successfully achieve the next stage in their decision gate process.

You will interface with a multi-disciplinary team of highly capable SME's and Consultants to deliver best in class solutions that will ensure high customer satisfaction.

Our Clients and Projects

It's a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Our Reading Consulting business is currently made up of a team of 50+ individuals providing high-end Consulting services to our clients that provide the direction they need as their projects mature through the early phases of the development cycle.

Across our Technical Consulting business, we service a varied client base worldwide including; World Class private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, Technology Providers, National, International and Private Energy Companies. We provide value added services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all pre-FEED project phases as well as supporting Wood Project and Operations Business Units through FEED and EPC phases of the project lifecycle.

Our specialisms are across Upstream developments, New Green and Blue Energies, Hydrogen and Hydrogen vectors (e.g. Methanol and Ammonia), Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS), Fuels & Chemicals.

The work that we do for our clients is key to making energy security and the energy transition possible.

What we can offer

• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the upstream sector, supporting our clients with sustainability and decarbonisation
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

RESPONSIBILITIES

The key competencies for this role are:

• Technology Expertise: A source of high quality advice in their field of technology. Uses coaching methods and a consultative style to raise the level of technical understanding within the organisation. Identifies and is an advocate for new technological approaches as these enter the market. Provides internal training or publicity material to raise awareness of Wood capabilities.
• Analytical Skills: Can use various sources of information to identify and support outputs and is able to simplify the complex in order to communicate findings. Can work confidently with data to interpret trends, issues and risks. Will ensure that action to address business needs occurs as a result of findings.
• Customer Focus: Creates a credible and professional image to internal & external customers and other stakeholders. Can use their knowledge and expertise to identify the difference between customer wants and their true needs. Takes personal responsibility for identifying and resolving most technical and execution issues. Builds lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with clients for the long term financial benefit of Wood.
• Professional Network: Understands external rules and regulations that impact business objectives. Works to maintain their professional network through regular and positive contact. Actively develops networks within customer organisations and external bodies. Represents Wood at conferences and / or publishes technical papers.
• Commercial Understanding: Clearly understands commercial drivers for a project and delivers technical / execution solutions to achieve commercial objectives for all stakeholders. Understands and can manage most technical, execution and commercial risks.
• Technical Design: Guides and coaches others to achieve a high standard in technical design using Wood, client and industry standards and data in line with project requirements. Has the understanding to analyse, interpret and communicate technical designs to stakeholders and customers.
• Continuous Improvement: Constantly challenges the standard way of doing things and seeks better ways to perform tasks to satisfy stakeholders and improve personal and project team performance. Motivates others to improve their performance, sets stretch targets and holds individuals accountable.

QUALIFICATIONS

You may read these details and consider not applying because your knowledge, experience and skills base doesn't fully cover every item listed, and that's understandable. However, we'd still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but think you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges and grow your potenital....do apply.

Expected:

• Degree qualified in Process or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Chartered Engineer or Scientist
• A credible expert in their field and recognised as such within the industry
• Significant experience in relevant industrial positions, including experience of onshore upstream processing facilities and overall field development
• Has worked on a range of upstream relevant projects
• Experience in FEED, EPC, Commissioning and / or Operations such that Clients recognise the experience from later phases being considered in their early project phase
• An expert in the use of steady state modelling software (HYSYS preferably) and its application to upstream projects
• Able to analyse / review models developed by others to enhance performance.
• Respectful to others and openly explores alternative points of view
• Communicates effectively to build collaboration and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrates an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Thinks strategically, takes decisions and delivers results

Desirable:

• Fellow of an appropriate professional institution, or working towards
• Commercial awareness of project delivery
• Experience within decarbonisation / energy transition studies / projects
• Steady-state flow assurance modelling skills (PIPESIM, PIPEPHASE)