Lead process engineer

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Lead Process Engineer

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Job Description: Lead Process Engineer

Position Title: Lead Process Engineer

Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Lead the process engineering discipline for FEED and Detail Engineering projects within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Ensure technical integrity, safety, and cost-effective solutions across front-end and detailed design stages.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and robust deliverables to meet project schedules and client expectations.
• Drive process engineering optimization, risk assessment, and adherence to applicable standards and regulations.
  
  

• Lead the process engineering workpack development for FEED and Detail Engineering, including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment specifications.
• Own process design basis, design criteria, and datasheets for process equipment (towers, reactors, exchangers, pumps, compressors, etc.).
• Perform and supervise process simulations, steady-state and dynamic analysis, and utility integration studies.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, IEC, NFPA) and regulatory requirements.
• Manage technical interfaces with other disciplines (mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation) and third-party vendors.
• Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, CHAZOP, SIL, LOPA) and participate in safety reviews and design for operability/maintainability.
• Review, approve, and issue technical deliverables (Reports, MOC/Change notes, query logs, design change requests).
• Mentor and develop junior/process engineers; support staffing, training, and performance reviews.
• Develop and manage execution plans, man-hour estimates, and budgets for process scope.
• Ensure quality assurance and documentation practices, including drawing standards, datasheets, and requisition packages.
• Support field construction and commissioning activities as needed, including punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and implement value-added solutions.
  
  

• Experience: 15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of delivering FEED and detail design projects from concept through completion.
  
  

• Education: Bachelors of Engineering in a related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification in process safety (e.g., PSM, HAZOP lead) is advantageous.
  
  

• Proficient in process simulation and design software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Shell Baan, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, process datasheets, and equipment sizing.
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables, change management, and document controls.
• Experience with utility integration, refrigeration cycles, heating/cooling utilities, and energy optimization.
• Knowledge of process control concepts and instrumentation fundamentals.
• Understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) standards and DIN/ISO conventions.
• Ability to perform mass and energy balances, process optimization, and safety reviews.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.