Lead Field Process Engineer

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Lead Field Process Engineer. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years in the oil and gas industry and proven ADNOC project experience. Responsibilities include overseeing field engineering activities, serving as a technical point between design and construction teams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's in Chemical or Process Engineering. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 8 years in field engineering roles for onshore projects.
• Proven experience in ADNOC projects is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all field process engineering activities at site.
• Serve as the technical focal point between engineering design and site construction teams.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, and process design documents.
• Provide technical guidance during construction and start-up phases.
• Coordinate design queries and field change requests.
• Ensure proper implementation of ADNOC standards.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Support construction and QA/QC teams in reviewing as-built documentation.
• Prepare and submit field engineering reports and progress updates.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

About the job LEAD FIELD PROCESS ENGINEER

We are seeking an experienced Lead Field Process Engineer to join our onshore oil and gas project team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in process engineering, with a strong background in field engineering, designconstruction coordination, and ADNOC project experience.

This role requires a technically strong professional who can act as the interface between the design and construction teams, ensuring engineering intent is maintained throughout project execution while resolving site-related process issues efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee all field process engineering activities at site to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as the technical focal point between the engineering design office and site construction teams.
• Review and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and process design documents to support construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for process-related issues arising during construction and start-up phases.
• Coordinate and resolve design queries, technical deviations, and field change requests in alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure the proper implementation of ADNOC standards, specifications, and project HSE requirements in all field engineering activities.
• Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and operations) to ensure smooth project progress.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including punch list review and system handover.
• Support the construction and QA/QC teams in reviewing and validating as-built documentation and red-line mark-ups.
• Prepare and submit field engineering reports, progress updates, and technical assessments as required by the project management team.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with at least 8 years in field engineering roles for onshore projects.
• Proven experience in ADNOC projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of process design deliverables and their practical application during construction.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make quick, effective field engineering decisions.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO, etc.) and ADNOC engineering practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

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