Lead process engineer

JOB TITLE: Process Lead Engineer (Gas Processing)

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break)- From 8am to 5pm- Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

ROLE / PURPOSE:

Responsible for the design, engineering, and technical leadership of upstream, midstream, and gas processing projects, primarily during Concept, Select, and FEED phases. Ensures the accuracy, optimization, and integration of process deliverables while guiding, mentoring, and training process engineers. Experience in downstream industries (Refineries,

Petrochemicals) is an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Process Engineering for gas processing facilities: GDU, GSU, NGL recovery, cryogenics, DPDU, compressors, expanders, and process & utility systems.
• Provide technical input during tendering: review client enquiries, Scope of Work (SoW), pre-bid engineering, man-hour estimates, and bid preparation.
• Develop and maintain Process Design Basis, Design Philosophies, and engineering guidelines.
• Review and perform process simulations (HYSYS, PROMAX, ProTreat) and guide engineers in developing Heat & Mass Balances.
• Supervise process engineering activities including equipment/instrument sizing, calculations, pipeline hydraulics, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and other deliverables.
• Evaluate vendor/consultant offers for process packages, specialized studies, and technical bid evaluation.
• Lead HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and other safety studies; provide process inputs and ensure closeout of recommendations.
• Review equipment layouts, participate in design & 3D model reviews.
• Prepare operating manuals, philosophies, procedures, and performance guarantee procedures; support commissioning and performance runs.
• Monitor project man-hours and budgets; ensure projects are delivered within approved resources.
• Develop in-house tools, spreadsheets, and software to automate or simplify process work.
• Act as Project Engineering Coordinator if assigned, coordinating multiple disciplines and ensuring integration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Sc. / B.E. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Minimum 10 years experience in upstream & midstream Oil & Gas projects, particularly gas processing; at least 6 years in LDE roles during Concept, FEED, and Engineering stages.
• Proven knowledge in process simulation software: HYSYS, PROMAX/ProTreat (essential); PIPESIM, OLGA, TGNET, TLNET (preferred).
• Experience in process calculations, PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs, and Safe Charts.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards.
• Experience leading engineering work in mega-size FEED/EPC projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS / SOFTWARE:

• Aspen HYSYS, UNISIM, PRO/II (steady state & dynamics simulations)
• PROMAX / ProTreat, PIPESIM, OLGA, PVTSim, Multiflash (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint

PEOPLE & LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; excellent stakeholder communication.
• Leadership and team-building skills; ability to mentor and develop subordinates.
• Effective time management, organization, and consensus-building skills.
• Promote HSE culture and compliance across all engineering activities.
• Seek stakeholder feedback, provide guidance, and facilitate performance improvement and succession planning.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough understanding of process engineering in gas processing facilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure project success.