Lead Process Design Engineer [Offshore Project]

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Process Design Engineer. This role serves as the Technical Authority for the Instrument Air and Plant Air System Upgrade. You will ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore Process Engineering Standards while managing complex systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Chemical/Process Engineering and a minimum of 16 years of experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects. Offshore experience is mandatory, and this position promises a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years experience in Oil & Gas EPC Projects.
• ADNOC Offshore project approval experience is a strong advantage.
• Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Process Authority for IA/PA system design.
• Provide technical approval on all process design deliverables.
• Lead process engineering for tie-ins to live IA/PA headers.
• Support pre-commissioning of IA/PA systems.

Skills

Offshore IA/PA Process System Design

Air Compressor Sizing & Optimization

Safeguarding & PSV Engineering

Brownfield Tie-in Engineering

Multi-disciplinary Interface Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

The Lead Process Design Engineer shall act as the Technical Authority for all process engineering activities related to the Instrument Air (IA) and Plant Air (PA) System Upgrade, with primary focus on Air Compressors, ensuring:

• Full compliance with ADNOC Offshore Process Engineering Standards
• Protection of FEED & Design Basis integrity
• Safe, reliable, and energy-efficient operation of IA/PA systems on live offshore platforms
• Independent Owner’s Engineer (OE)-level engineering governance

PROCESS ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE SCOPE (IA/PA PROJECT)

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Instrument Air & Plant Air system design
• Air Compressor process sizing & selection
• Air Dryers (Heatless / Heated)
• Air Receivers & Distribution Headers
• Filtration & Moisture Separation
• Interconnection with Utility & Control Systems
• Process Safeguarding & Overpressure Protection

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Process Technical Authority (Owner’s Engineer Role)

• Act as Lead Process Authority for:

• IA/PA system design

• Compressor process sizing

• Air quality & reliability requirements

• Enforce compliance with:

• ADNOC CoPs

• API / ISO compressor & air treatment standards

• Provide final technical approval on all process design deliverables

4.2 Air Compressor & IA/PA System Process Design

• Perform and review:

• Compressor sizing calculations

• Air demand balance & peak load assessment

• System pressure drop calculations

• Turndown & redundancy philosophy (N 1)

• Validate:

• IA vs PA segregation

• Dryer sizing & moisture removal efficiency

• Air quality class suitability for instruments

4.3 Brownfield Integration & Offshore Feasibility

• Lead process engineering for:

• Tie-ins to live IA/PA headers

• Shutdown & operational constraints

• Temporary air supply philosophy during changeover

• Review:

• Laser scan & as-built data

• Brownfield modification method statements

• Support:

• SIMOPS planning & execution

4.4 Process Safeguarding, PSV & Safety Studies

• Lead process input for:

• HAZID / HAZOP / ENVID

• Relieving scenarios & PSV sizing

• Blowdown & vent routing philosophy

• Ensure:

• All safeguarding recommendations are implemented in P&IDs & control logic

4.5 Interfaces with Other Disciplines

• Coordinate closely with:

• Rotating (compressors, performance)

• Piping (headers, drops, pressure classes)

• Static (air receivers, dryers)

• Electrical (motor power demand)

• I&C (control logic & interlocks)

4.6 Construction & Commissioning Support

• Support:

• Pre-commissioning of IA/PA systems

• Dryer changeover & air quality verification

• Performance testing of compressors & dryers

• Provide process acceptance for RFSU

5. ADNOC-SPECIFIC OFFSHORE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce:

• ADNOC PTW requirements

• SIMOPS safety for live system tie-ins

• Overpressure and stored energy hazard control

• Ensure:

• Emergency blow-off and venting are compliant

6. SIMPLE DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING

• Maintain key process discipline registers , including:

• Process Equipment List

• Compressor & IA/PA Calculation Register

• P&ID Register

• TQ & Deviation Log

• Review and approve:

• Process datasheets

• P&IDs

• Cause & Effect diagrams (interface)

• PSV sizing and safeguarding documents

Ensure compliance with:

• ADNOC Document Numbering System

• Project Master Document Register (MDR)

Prepare and submit:

• Weekly Process Engineering Progress Reports

• Monthly Discipline Summary Reports

Verify and approve as-built process documentation for:

• Mechanical Completion (MC)

• Ready for Commissioning (RFC)

• Ready for Start-Up (RFSU)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering
• ADNOC Offshore project approval experience — Strong Advantage
• Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer — Advantage

Additional Information

• Minimum Experience: 16 Years (Oil & Gas EPC Projects)
• Offshore Experience: Mandatory (Brownfield Platform Projects Preferred)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Offshore IA/PA Process System Design
• Air Compressor Sizing & Optimization
• Brownfield Tie-in Engineering
• ADNOC Process Standards Compliance
• Safeguarding & PSV Engineering
• Multi-disciplinary Interface Coordination
• Offshore Commissioning & Start-up Support