Associate Process Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

We are currently looking for Senior Process Engineer to be based in Abu Dhabi location.

Main Purpose Of Role

Key Engineering Role within the business to lead discipline performance on projects & to provide expert technical design leadership and design assurance on projects as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant discipline from recognized university
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage
  

Essential

Knowledge / Experience (Skills):

• 10 -17 years of Oil & Gas Design Experience.
  

Advantage

• Previous experience in Region
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Lead Engineer
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in FEED projects
  

Technical Knowledge And Skills (Discipline Specific)

• Knowledge of in-depth engineering processes
• Experience with international codes, standards and engineering practices
• Must be experienced with all aspects of design from concept to detailed design
• Technical analysis of engineering problems
• Development of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Hysys Simulation and H&MB development
• Knowledge of all aspects of process engineering including material and energy balance, PFD, P&ID, cause and effect diagram, data sheets and material selection.
• Sizing calculations of pipelines and associated equipment including tanks, vessels, separators, control valves, relief valves and pumps.
• Must have a demonstrable ability to provide top class engineering deliverables, as directed by the Project Study lead, without constant supervision, as per company technical competency standards.

Desired candidate profile

• Process Design and Optimization

  • Design and develop new processes or modify existing ones to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet project goals.
  • Perform process simulations, modeling, and optimization using software tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) to ensure effective and efficient design solutions.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements for processes to meet environmental, safety, and quality standards.
  • Develop and optimize process flows, ensuring optimal use of resources such as energy, raw materials, and manpower.

• Process Control and Troubleshooting

  • Monitor the performance of ongoing processes, identifying and resolving issues that may arise in day-to-day operations.
  • Develop process control strategies to ensure stability, reliability, and safety of operations.
  • Implement troubleshooting procedures and perform root cause analysis of process inefficiencies, equipment failures, and quality issues.
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure that process systems are maintained and optimized effectively.

• Process Safety and Compliance

  • Ensure that processes comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local regulations).
  • Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA), risk assessments, and safety audits to ensure safe operations.
  • Design and implement safety measures to minimize process risks, including the development of emergency shutdown procedures (ESD) and safety relief systems.
  • Promote a culture of safety, conducting training and raising awareness regarding process safety and hazard management.

• Project Management and Technical Leadership

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through the design, development, and implementation phases of process projects.
  • Manage the technical aspects of projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with other departments (e.g., mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and other team members, ensuring that best practices and standards are followed.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operating procedures.

• Process Simulation and Modeling

  • Use advanced process simulation software to model different process scenarios and predict their outcomes.
  • Analyze simulation results to recommend the most efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable process design solutions.
  • Perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of variables such as feedstock changes, operating conditions, and energy consumption on process performance.

• Energy and Resource Efficiency

  • Identify opportunities for energy savings, waste reduction, and resource optimization in process systems.
  • Design processes that minimize environmental impact, reduce emissions, and comply with sustainability goals.
  • Implement energy recovery systems, heat integration, and renewable energy solutions to enhance process sustainability.