Senior Process Engineer

Position Description:

Government owned company in attractive Middle East location focused on exploiting onshore assets.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Preparation and development of process deliverables such as PFD's (including heat and mass balances), P&IDs, Equipment sizing / Process Data Sheets, Process Design Criteria, Simulation, Plant optimisation, HAZOP, issues connected with process safety, including design and specification of relief and venting systems etc.

• Engineer all facility design modifications and upgrades following the best engineering practices, current industry and the Company’s standards. Develop schemes for process modifications to overcome bottlenecks, operability problems, improve production, efficiency, reliability etc. Ensure changes are documented following the Facility Change Procedure.

• Good understanding of the issues driving the development of “life of the field” solutions

• Coordinate implementation of new projects with operations and maintenance ensuring full communication with all relevant disciplines.

• Develop full commissioning and startup plans for new equipment as necessary.

• Employ simulation models where appropriate to assist in process design.

• Conduct safety and hazard reviews (HAZOP) of facility projects incorporating modifications recommended for safe operation. Participate in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) studies as required.

• Maintain knowledge up to date with current process developments.

• Ensure Company standards are maintained in line with current industry practices.

• Provide technical support during shutdown activities.

• Involved in the Risk Assessment evaluation carried out for project activities within the facilities.

• Liaise with and monitor performance of Consultants and Contractors.

• Provide support to Plant Operations as required.

• Contribute to the Company’s continuous improvement in HSE performance by ensuring safety and environmental standards are maintained within the workplace in accordance with the OES, including the prompt reporting of any safety or environmental hazards or potential safety or environmental hazards identified".

Environmental: Carries out environmental, safety and hazard reviews of plant projects where applicable.

Interrelations: With Maintenance, HSE, Operations, Management and Contractors.

The following skills, qualifications and experience are required:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering with

• A minimum of ten years process engineering experience in upstream oil and gas.

• Ideally should have worked with a consultant or operator on “brown field” modifications.

• Good communication skills and a team player.

• Must be able to interact effectively with other specialist disciplines both inside and outside the organisation when developing plans for plant modifications etc.

• Must be capable of conducting technical discussions with contractors and working closely with them as required.

• Required to be knowledgeable over a very wide range of subjects and interact with all the plant groups, Operations, Maintenance, Control Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and HSE.

• Must be self motivated, action oriented, proactive, and needs to acquire the knowledge/expertise required for the facility.

• Must be capable of working closely with and/or directing contractors for construction and engineering work.

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