Lead Process Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Ensuring HSSEQ goals, objectives and targets are met through personal leadership and involvement.
• Safe delivery and handover of the Project to the Owner, sustainably, safely, on time, within budget, ensuring that a quality product is produced that represents ‘best value’ for the Owner and their Stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and coordination pf Process Engineering staff and detailed design work.
• Coordinate and supervise the Process Engineering aspects of the Project to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Supervise, oversee and coordinate regular and timely technical reviews of Process related Engineering deliverables developed by the EPC Contractor and Licensors, ensuring design optimization in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices. Closely interface with Owner Process Engineering staff.
• Co-ordinate and interface with other Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations, EPC Contractor and Licensors to resolve technical issues and ensure quality Engineering execution and integrity.
  

Principal Accountabilities

• Champion the Project Safety culture, behaviors and engagement activities.
• Proficient handling of Engineering detailed design for similar projects with/without licensor units is mandatory.
• Support a high caliber Process Engineering group.
• Interface management with renowned licensors and lead the Process Engineering reviews and discussions along with the Owner as required.
• Facilitate P&IDs, HAZOP & other Safety reviews as well as fully involved in safety, HAZOP reviews during Engineering design phase and detailed engineering, procurement & construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with Owner's requirements; international health, safety & environmental standards and local specific requirements to be applied for major Oil & Gas processing facilities during design, engineering construction and commissioning.
• Further familiarity with Owner's requirements
• Organize and facilitate safety training & programs at site for EPC Contractors & Owner’s personnel involved in the Project and plant operations.
• Act as the focal point within PMC Team for coordinating and resolving issues related to Process Engineering with Owner Functions, Third Party Certification Agencies, EPC Contractor etc. and maintain cordial relationship with all parties concerned to ensure compliance with the Project schedule.
• Ensure that the Process Engineering team members proposed by the EPC Contractor are capable to handle the Process engineering issues within the set Project targets.
• Lead and facilitate agreement with EPC Contractor on the list of Process deliverables required for the successful completion of Project.
• Ensure that the EPC Contractor develops the Engineering Execution Plan, communication procedure etc. in line with Project requirements.
• Intervention with EPC Contractor and interface parties to resolve any issue to satisfy Project requirements.
• Promote HSSEQ awareness and ensure that all Owners HSSEQ requirements are implemented and adhered to.
• Execute and coordinate Process Engineering activities with EPC Contractor according to Engineering execution strategy and procedures

Desired candidate profile

• Advanced Process Design Expertise: Extensive knowledge of process design methodologies, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and heat and mass balance calculations.

• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of process simulation and modeling software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, MATLAB) for analyzing and optimizing complex processes.

• Leadership and Mentorship: Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering professional development within the engineering team.

• Project Management Skills: Strong ability to manage large-scale projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines to ensure compliance in process design and operations.

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Exceptional analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and develop innovative solutions.

• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers, as well as project managers and stakeholders.

• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Skills in analyzing data to drive process improvements, enhance efficiency, and inform decision-making.

• Quality Assurance and Control: Understanding of quality management systems and best practices to ensure that processes meet required standards and specifications.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.