Lead Process Engineer

Our client is a Global Energy EPC company who is looking to hire three Lead Process Engineers with strong experience in the design of process units from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Thorough knowledge of projects/process engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures is required. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of about 15-20 Process Engineers and related discipline engineers and designers.
• Scope projects including process deliverables.
• Review and approve process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, Design Basis, Process Narratives, Process Calculations, Equipment Specification documents, etc.).
• Review and approve process engineering work plans.
• Review and approve basis of design documents.
• Estimate work hours.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients.
• Responsible for design integrity of process engineering scope, performance of assigned staff, and on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.
• Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as required.
• Serve as a technical resource to Process Engineers and related Discipline engineers and designers.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards of the client are correctly applied.

Key Interactions:

• Project Management
• Discipline Managers
• Client

Qualifications & Years of Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related field and a strong relevant process engineering design experience.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, P&ID/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, and safety devices.
• Understanding of process simulation methods (e.g., HYSYS, ProMax, Pipenet).
• Familiarity with key SA engineering standards and procedures.
• Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule.
• Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements, industrial drainage design, and familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards are desirable.
• Must be proficient in English, both oral and written.
• Excellent technical presentation skills are required.
• Preference for candidates based in UAE.