# Process Automation System SME — Wood

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 58,800 to 88,200 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-28
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## Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Automation System SME to serve as the Technical Authority across our portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technical Authority across multiple projects.

• Lead technical reviews during Concept, FEED and Detailed Design.

• Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews.

• Resolve complex engineering challenges and provide specialist guidance.

• Support proposals, client workshops and business development.

• Mentor engineers and develop technical capability.

• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.

• Provide specialized technical authority for all Process Automation design deliverables in addition to detailed experience in general I&C activities such as field instrumentation sizing and selection.

• Shall process strong leadership qualities and have good experience in managing discipline budgets and technical implementation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.

• Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer status is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Mining or Industrial projects.

• Proven experience as a Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, Principal Consultant, Engineering Fellow or equivalent.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.

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## Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline. Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Mining or Industrial projects. Proven experience as a Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, Principal Consultant, Engineering Fellow or equivalent.

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