APT Separation Engineer (Separators, Desalters)

National Oilwell Varco

Dubai

On-site

AED 300,000 - 600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

National Oilwell Varco seeks a senior Separation Engineer to lead specialty projects in the UAE. You will leverage expertise in chemical and process engineering to deliver innovative solutions for separators, desalters, and related facilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with process simulation tools and HAZOP/SIL participation, plus the ability to operate under high pressure and manage tender-driven work streams.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 10+ years in Chemical/Process Engineering.
  • Experience in Separation Projects for the Middle East (Water Knock Out Facilities).
  • Proficiency with process simulation tools: HYSYS, UNSIM, Flaresim.

Responsibilities

  • Develop products and solutions for local and international markets.
  • Support BD in client meetings as required.
  • Prepare competitive technical and commercial tenders with fit-for-purpose technology.

Skills

Autonomy
Chemical Engineering
Process Engineering

Education

Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS
UNSIM
Flaresim

Job description

APT Separation Engineer (Separators, Desalters)

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Have specialist knowledge on assigned discipline
  • Together with APT Manager develop products and solutions which are according to the local and international markets needs
  • Support BD in client meetings as required
  • Together with Tender make competitive commercial technical offers with technology which is fit for purpose and not putting unacceptable liability risk to NOV.
  • Provide time efficient and quality response to clients and P&L centers in commercial projects
  • Provide time efficient and quality response to technology development projects
  • Execute feasibility studies / conceptual design / process studies or input to these for assigned discipline.
  • Recognize problems and discrepancies in work process and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of competitor technology or execution approach for assigned technology
  • Strong knowledge on industry standards for assigned discipline


BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent team-builder, including others in bringing assigned technology forward, sharing wins, talking "we" instead of "I"
  • Work closely with peers to reach the common goals of NOV
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Promote positive working environment at workplace and in collaboration between regional P&L centers
  • Can inspire and influence others, share knowledge and teach colleaguesl>n
  • Self-managing, focused, results oriented
  • Proactive, structured and energetic
  • Innovative, solution oriented, use common sense
  • Commercially aware
  • High level of motivation and drive to submit winning tenders and meet deadlines imposed.
  • Performance and deadline driven, ability to work in a high-pressure environment, duration as needed, is to be expected
  • Provide leadership, oversee, coordinate and review the work of indirect subordinates to deliver winning tenders
  • Working with the tender team the application engineers’ devise solutions using experience and/or precedent to create unique selling propositions
  • Ensure the tender is cost focused, and developed in the most attractive manner for client
  • Manage communication towards client, participate in tender negotiations based on approved mandate
  • After completed tender ensure that lessons learned are captured, and shared with the Tender Group When won: Ensure a proper hand over to execution team in accordance with Company procedures
  • Chemical Engineering – Masters Degree
  • 10 years + in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering
  • Autonomy
  • Experience in Separation Projects for Middle East (Water Knock Out Facilities).
  • Process Simulation tools such as HYSYS, UNSIM, Flaresim
  • Troubleshooting experience
  • HAZOP and SIL studies participation and close outs.
  • Deep knowledge of technology
About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 39953
  • Job Category Process
  • Posting Date 07/27/2026, 12:56 PM
  • Apply Before 08/31/2026, 07:55 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations JAFZA South, Plot S50601 61490, Dubai, AE
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