Senior Flow Assurance Engineer

Wood; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consulting and engineering is seeking a Senior Flow Assurance Engineer for its Production Optimisation team. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and involves managing projects related to oil, gas, and energy transition. Candidates should have expertise in flow assurance and relevant engineering disciplines. Competitive salary and generous benefits package included.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and regular reviews

Generous benefits package

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Professional development plans

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Flow Assurance.
• Knowledge of multiphase flow and fluid dynamics is desirable.
• Ability to guide and mentor Graduate Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes flow assurance projects.
• Prepares progress reports and recommends changes as necessary.
• Conducts simulations for various fluid systems.

Skills

Flow Assurance expertise

Fluid mechanics knowledge

Strong verbal communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Recognised qualification in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

OLGA

Aspen HYSYS

Pipesim

PVTSim

Job description

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Flow Assurance Engineer to join its Production Optimisation team within the Digital Consulting business unit. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and is open to applicants from across the UK, ideally those who can easily commute to our Aberdeen, Reading or Staines office.

The Role

To support continued growth within the Production Optimisation team in the UK, we are searching for a driven, solution-orientated and creative Senior Flow Assurance Engineer with knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and transport phenomena to play a leading role in both the traditional oil and gas and the energy transition markets.

As a Senior Engineer, you will work as part of a team on studies and projects ranging from conceptual to detailed engineering and operations support. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects and work as part of a global team.

This role will contribute to technical delivery of Flow Assurance engineering excellence and involves collaborating closely with the Lead Flow Assurance Engineer to meet project deliverables on time and within budget. The Senior Flow Assurance Engineer will manage their own schedule, contribute to progress reports and suggest adjustments to project plans and cost estimates as required. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Our Clients & Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Production Optimisation team are part of our Digital consulting business unit. We support our clients to secure economic recovery from existing infrastructure, optimising assets and enabling extension of productive field life whilst accelerating the move towards net Zero. The work we do predominately enables Energy security whilst we transition. However, we are also growing our services across Carbon Capture Utilisation and storage and transportation of Hydrogen and Ammonia. With Wood’s ambitious growth within energy transition related business, you will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to our global pool of knowledge experts in a range of topics, including traditional oil and gas, CO2 and H2 transport. Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions
• 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 salary; with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more 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

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out successive steps in a defined flow assurance scope/work flow and handles problems with general guidance from the Lead/ Principal FA engineer’s instructions, Wood or client policies/ standards and precedents
• Responsible for meeting the requirements laid out by the Lead FA Engineer, with respect to meeting discipline cost and schedule requirements in production of deliverables
• Coordinates own work schedule in collaboration with the Lead FA Engineer and assists with preparing progress reports
• Recommends changes in plans and estimated man hours/ cost when necessary
• Performs steady state and transient single phase and multi-phase flow simulations for various projects (oil, gas/ condensate systems, water injection, chemical injection, H2, CO2, etc)
• Develops a range of engineering deliverables, including specifications, calculations, reports, technical requisitions and others
• Interprets specifications and investigates difficulties
• Reviews vendor documents
• Active participation in design reviews

Providing FA Discipline Expertise

• Conducts problem solving in the area of FA engineering expertise: problems involve new concepts and new and varied problems to be solved that demand technical expertise, Investigation and interpretation
• Develops alternative solutions, identifies risks and benefits when required
• Develops solutions to nonrecurring problems by appraising, interpreting and evaluating various precedents and data
• Exercises professional judgement in selecting and interpreting information and modifying standard methods and procedures with guidance from the Lead/ Principal FA Engineer
• In consultancy business areas, may assist the Lead/ Principal FA Engineer with delivering small-scale projects
• With responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk, while working within an established program management plan. Provide technical input and support to the drafting of proposals and CTRs as required

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don\'t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Previous experience in Flow Assurance.
• Recognised qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Chemical, Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering).
• Knowledge of multiphase flow, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and related engineering topics is desirable but not required.
• Proficient user of typical Process, Flow Assurance and PVT software suites, such as OLGA, Leda Flow, Pipesim, PVTSim and Multiflash.
• User of relevant industry standard Process Modelling tools e.g. Aspen HYSYS/ Unisim (desired but not necessary).
• Experience with performing steady state and transient flow assurance modelling for Oil and Gas-Condensate systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to use Office software suite.
• Working level of knowledge of industry and technology development within discipline area.
• Ability undertake discrete FA scopes within a Study or Project independently.
• Ability to guide and mentor Graduate Engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Desirable

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with VisualBasic is desirable.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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