Description

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 solid technical expertise in offshore oil & gas processing systems, leadership capability, and interface coordination with multidisciplinary teams located in multiple offices.

Responsibilities
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
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




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 studies
Risk assessments and safety reviews
Multidisciplinary Coordination
Interface with:
Mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and structural disciplines
Coordinate with:
Clients, licensors, vendors, and classification societies
Proposal & Business Development Support
Provide technical input for:
Bids and proposals
Cost estimation and scope definition
Participate in client presentations and technical clarifications
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

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
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in a multicultural, global workplace

📌 Senior Principal Engineer Process Chennai
🏢 Wood Group
📍 Chennai