Lead Engineer-Process

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lead Engineer-Process to act as the technical advisor for the plant. You will oversee process engineering activities, review lab results, and troubleshoot plant operations to optimize production performance.

The role requires a university degree in chemical engineering with 10–12 years of relevant experience in oil, gas, or petrochemicals, and a strong command of process simulation tools. Site visits and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: University degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10-12 years in process engineering in oil, gas and/or petrochemical industries.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities; experience with process simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize process parameters to diagnose and troubleshoot plant operations.
• Prepare and review mass balance calculations and production reports.
• Conduct regular plant/site visits to ensure operations run smoothly and provide technical support.
• Perform process studies and plant trials using appropriate methodologies and simulators.
• Evaluate catalysts/chemicals life and performance; advise renewal when needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental procedures across process engineering.
• Follow departmental policies, SOPs, and instructions for controlled, consistent work.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of section processes and practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process simulation software

Analytical skills

Cooperation skills

Education

University degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job description

Job Title

Lead Engineer-Process

Business

DUGAS

Job Purpose

This role acts as the Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Expert on Process Engineering for the entire plant. The role ensures the application of engineering and technology skills, as well as offering expertise in the development and support of Process Engineering processes and change requests for the Operations and Maintenance Departments. To monitor & solve any process related problem associated with the plants by reviewing the process parameters, lab results and discussing with Operations Dept. to diagnose potential problems & apply the necessary troubleshooting measures Imageto improve the plant operation. To perform mass balance and prepare production reports.

Principal Accountabilities

• 1) Process Monitoring Review the process paramour lab results and discuss with operations dept to diagnose potential problems & apply the necessary troubleshooting measures to improve the plant operation.
• 2) Production report Manages mass balance and prepare production reports on daily and monthly basis.
• 3) Site Visits Conduct regular visits to the different plants to ensure everything is running steady as normal requirements & provide all required technical assistance to operations.
• 4) Studies & Trials Conduct process studies & process plant trials with various new methodologies & selecting those appropriate to optimize & improve overall plant performance. Use simulation tool, as required, to directionally, predict the results of proposed plant related improvements.
• 5 Catal st / Chemical Evaluation Continously monitor & evaluate catalysts & chemicals life & performance in order to renew the catalyst and/or chemical if needed . When needed, recommend renewal of specific catalysts and/or chemicals to maintain optimal plant performance. Collecting and sharing process data with catalyst vendor for his recommendations. Supervision of catalyst loading/Unloading
• 6) Safety, Quality & Environment Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality & environmental management procedures & controls across the process engineering section to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality products/service & a responsible environmental attitude. Provide technical information (atmosphere emission, liquid waste process, Energy consumption) to the environmental department to maintain overall safety of the environment.
• 7) Policies, Systems, Process & Procedures Follow all relevant departmental policies, process, standard operating procedures & instructions so that work is carried out ina controlled & consistent manner.
• 8) Continuous Improvement Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of section systems, process & practices taking into account 'international best practice', improvement of business processes, cost reduction & productivity improvement.

Additional Principal Accountabilities

Cyber Information Security Responsibilities

Comply with all applicable information security policies, standards, and procedures. Classify and protect information assets in accordance with the Data Classification Standard. Participate in mandatory information security awareness and training programs. Support information security initiatives and activities within the organization. Consider information security requirements when managing changes involving information assets. Report security incidents, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or non-compliance in accordance with established procedures. Fulfil role-specific information security responsibilities and contribute to maintaining the effectiveness of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Experience

Minimum Qualifications: University degree in Chemical Engineering

Minimum Experience: 10-12 years in process engineering in oil, gas and/or petrochemical industry

Job-Specific Skills

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Good command of process simulation software
• Analytical skills
• Cooperation skills