The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leading process engineering activities for oil & gas projects across all phases, from FEED through detailed engineering and commissioning. The role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on project execution experience, and solid knowledge of GCC regulatory and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process engineering design for oil & gas facilities (onshore/offshore)
- Develop and review process design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, and process calculations
- Perform simulations, heat & material balance, and equipment sizing
- Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and GCC client requirements
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and design review studies
- Coordinate with piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil teams
- Review vendor documents and provide technical clarifications
- Support construction, commissioning, and start-up activities
- Mentor junior process engineers and provide technical guidance
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 15+ years of overall process engineering experience in oil & gas
- At least 5 years of oil & gas project experience within the GCC region
- Strong experience working in EPC / PMC environments
Technical Skills
- Process simulation tools (HYSYS, Aspen Plus, UniSim, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of oil & gas process systems and unit operations
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO)
- Experience in refineries, gas processing, LNG, or upstream facilities