Senior Process Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

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

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

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, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter.  Building on decades of engineering excellence from Malaysia, Wood invites you to help shape the future of the energy industry across Asia Pacific and beyond.

Join us in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one of Southeast Asia's leading business and energy centres, where global connectivity, cultural diversity and engineering excellence come together.  Supporting industry-leading clients across the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, chemicals and energy sectors, you will contribute to some of the world's most significant projects while enjoying the benefits of a modern, vibrant and highly liveable city.  From its iconic skyline and thriving international business community to its affordability, accessibility and strategic position at the centre of Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle.

At Wood Malaysia, you will thrive in a collegiate and collaborative team culture, partnering with like-minded professionals to solve complex challenges, deliver technical excellence and create new possibilities for our clients and communities.

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)

#LI-Hybrid

You 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, ideally, you will have proven experience working in a similar Senior Process Engineering role, with relevant design engineering experience within Oil & Gas production and / or processing industries.  

In addition, you will:

• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of Process engineering principles, practices, and techniques of engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment. 
• Be 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 we do
• Have a professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation with an ability to apply relevant technical practices, codes, and standards. 
• Be commercially astute with a “solutions mindset”, skilled in the management of risk during the design process consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements.
• Be an articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed technical report writing and professional presentation skills. 
• Have excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs.
• Have a passion energy security / transition with the vision to navigate energy models of the future, coupled with your proven experience partnering with clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets. 
• Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood. 

What will set you apart will be your previous experience on large scale offshore Oil & Gas projects (Greenfield or Brownfield).  Exposure to projects in the Middle East is advantageous but not essential. 

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.   

If you are a Process Engineering professional based in Malaysia and looking to be part of an iconic redevelopment and asset life extension project in the Middle East - apply today! 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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 projects, 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 attention to detail, commitment to technical excellence and progress through partnership with other disciplines, will be essential to adding value to our client and their asset portfolio.  

You will thrive on the challenge of applying your technical expertise to deliver high-quality engineering solutions by:

• 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

You will bring to life Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Through your commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and safe behaviours, you will help deliver positive outcomes for our client, project team and wider business.

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.