Summary
KBR is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for its Abu Dhabi PMC team, supporting an ADNOC Offshore project. The role leads process engineering across design, EPC, commissioning and start-up, including deliverable reviews, process simulations, equipment sizing, safety studies and multidisciplinary coordination. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, with a move to the Spain office followed by a return to Abu Dhabi. Applicants need a Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree, 18–20 years of relevant experience and at least 5 years in a lead process engineering role.
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Title:
Lead Process Engineer – Offshore Island Project
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Job Title: Lead Process Engineer – Offshore Island Project
KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Process Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .
Job Purpose
The Lead Process Engineer is responsible for leading all process engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective design and operation of offshore oil and gas processing facilities. The role involves managing process design deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project requirements throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process engineering activities for offshore oil & gas development projects.
- Manage and review process engineering deliverables, including:
- Process Design Basis
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Heat & Material Balance calculations
- Process Datasheets
- Cause & Effect Diagrams
- Utility System Design
- Perform process simulations using software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or UniSim.
- Develop process sizing calculations for:
- Separators
- Heat exchangers
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Flare systems
- Relief valves
- Produced water treatment systems
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, API, ASME, ISO, IEC, and international engineering practices.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety, and Operations teams.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP, and design review workshops.
- Review vendor documents and technical proposals for process-related equipment.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
- Support troubleshooting, debottlenecking, process optimization, and brownfield modification studies.
- Monitor engineering schedules, resource allocation, and deliverable progress.
- Mentor and supervise process engineers and graduate engineers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering is an advantage.
- Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer certification is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, or Offshore EPC projects.
- Minimum 5 years in a Lead Process Engineer role.
- Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Brownfield projects.
- Extensive experience with ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, PDO, or major international operators.
- Experience in offshore production facilities, gas processing plants, compression stations, and water injection projects is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Expertise in process design and simulation.
- Proficiency in:
- Aspen HYSYS
- Aspen Plus
- UniSim
- FlareNet
- PipeSim (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of:
- Oil & Gas separation systems
- Gas dehydration and compression
- Produced water treatment
- Utility systems
- Flare and relief systems
- Process safety engineering
- Equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations.
- Relief and flare system design.
- Process optimization and operational troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.
- Knowledge of international codes and standards including API, ASME, ISO, and NFPA.
Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
- Effective planning, prioritization, and project execution capabilities.
- Strong commitment to HSE, process safety, and quality standards.
Preferred Profile
- Recent ADNOC Offshore project experience.
- Experience on large offshore EPC projects exceeding USD 100 million.
- Extensive exposure to offshore platforms, artificial islands, gas compression facilities, and production processing plants.
- Proven track record in process safety studies, brownfield modifications, debottlenecking, and production optimization.
- Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities for offshore facilities.