JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Wood is recruiting for a Process Control Manager to take the lead on a major EPCM refinery project for a key client project in Si Racha, Chonburi in Thailand. This role is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to continue as an ongoing, longer-term assignment and available for both Thai Nationals / Expatriates.

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood has a deep history pioneering technical expertise globally for more than 160 years, from the North Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter. Building on 40 years of Engineering excellence in Thailand, Wood invites you to join our dedicated team, to shape the future of the energy industry in Asia Pacific and beyond. Join us in the heart of Chonburi, within a vibrant and fast-growing hub on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard where you will enjoy being close to major industrial and energy centres with the lifestyle advantages of a coastal location. Perfectly positioned within reach of Bangkok and minutes from the coastline of Pattaya, our office is the ideal blend of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle.

At Wood Thailand you will thrive in a collegiate team culture by partnering with likeminded, agile industry peers to inspire with ingenuity and create new possibilities.

What we can offer

• Ongoing work on complex projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with annual contribution to Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Excellent rates, with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager - Process Engineering your immediate focus will be providing technical leadership across process control engineering and system testing on a major EPCM refinery project for a key client.

You will bring to life Woods three pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction.

You will thrive on the challenge of balancing technical, team, client, and project leadership in this key site-based role with your focus on relationships and delivery, enabling you to anticipate project needs beyond the immediate scope. You will drive technical excellence and assurance in Process Control portion while working in close partnership with other disciplines and the client, to enable robust technical decisions that ultimately add value to the client and project.

In addition, you will:

• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide, mentor, motivate, and manage a team of Process Control Engineers, ensuring effective project execution and team development
• Extensive experience in DCS, IPS, and control system functional testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Dynamic Factory Testing (DFT), and Works Functional Testing (WFT)
• Lead the development and implementation of Process Control deliverables, including Control & Operating Philosophies, Cause and Effect Matrices, Process Control Narratives, Sequential Control Logic, Control Functions, Interlock Functions, Software Test Procedures, DCS Interlock Drawings, SIS Interlock Drawings, and overall control system requirements
• Oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and progress monitoring of process control application design activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with equipment suppliers, technology vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless integration of process control solutions
• Serve as the primary interface with clients on process control matters, providing technical consultancy post-award, supporting the definition and refinement of user requirements, and ensuring solutions align with operational and business objectives
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety requirements, and best engineering practices in the design, testing, and commissioning of process control systems.
• Provide technical leadership during project lifecycle phases, including design, implementation, commissioning, startup support, and performance optimisation

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.

Expected:

• You must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Thailand. If you already have Thai work rights or have a visa or work permit application in progress, we encourage you to apply.
• Suitably qualified with a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution, you will have ideally held a similar Process Control leadership role on a major EPCM project within the Refinery, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas Processing sector supported by 20+ years working with a major contractors, operators or services companies.
• In addition, you will:
• Be a proactive, self-driven professional with excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, capable of fostering collaboration across multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Have demonstrated success in executing approved technical studies, engineering investigations, and advanced process control initiatives, coupled with hands-on experience utilizing industry-standard engineering software and digital tools
• Have proven ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence while ensuring alignment with project objectives, safety standards, and organisational values
• Have a proven commitment to driving client success through innovative, high-quality engineering solutions, underpinned by technical excellence, uncompromising integrity, a strong safety culture, and sustainable engineering best practices
• Have the ability to mentor and develop engineering talent, contributing to a high-performance culture that supports knowledge sharing, professional growth, and long-term business success.

Desirable:

What will set you apart will be your ability to lead diverse, high-performing Process Control teams and deliver safe, innovative, client-focused automation solutions for complex refining and petrochemical facilities. Your expertise in advanced process control, DCS/IPS testing, and stakeholder collaboration will drive successful project outcomes.

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

Are you a Thai National or expatriate Process Control Manager? Apply today for your next opportunity in Thailand!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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.