Wood

Technical Director – Midstream

Wood

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Calgary • Canada

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • This role provides strategic technical leadership across midstream gas and gas processing projects, ensuring engineering excellence, lean design approaches and operational efficiency.
  • The Technical Director will drive innovation, best practices and technical consistency across projects, supporting successful execution from concept through delivery.
  • While the primary focus will be gas plants, the role will also support upstream engagements including wellsites and gathering systems design.
  • Oversee engineering design, process optimization, and technical standards for gas plants.
  • Provide technical guidance on projects and pursuits.
  • Identify opportunities for technical and project execution efficiency improvements and implement those opportunities.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal teams, vendors, and fabricator/constructors to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Mentor and develop engineering teams to maintain technical excellence.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Canadian gas processing and gas facilities engineering
  • Extensive experience in the design, operation and maintenance of gas plants
  • Proven technical leadership experience in senior technical or leadership roles
  • Strong knowledge of Western Canadian regulatory frameworks and industry standards
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Currently registered or eligible for registration with APEGA
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Experience in upstream facilities including wellsites and gathering systems
  • Registration with EGBC considered an asset
  • Strong client-facing and business development experience
Benefits
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the oil, gas and energy transition sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, supported by Wood’s hybrid working model
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our business, with employee networks dedicated to ensuring all employees have a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts who are shaping the standards of our profession
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
gas processinggas facilities engineeringengineering designprocess optimizationtechnical standardsupstream facilities designgathering systems designlean design approachesproject execution efficiencytechnical guidance
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcommunication skillscollaborationmentoringbusiness developmentteam leadershipinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinginnovation
Certifications
APEGA registrationEGBC registration