Lead Process Engineer

Alert International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert International is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive technical execution and resource management for discipline deliverables in the UAE. You will direct team performance to produce compliant, high‑quality technical packages on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and safety protocols.

You will manage process activities, analyze core technical docs, and collaborate with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering and 14+ years of oil & gas experience.
• UAE/GCC experience is preferred and a UAE-attested degree is desirable.
• ADNOC project experience and approvals are highly advantageous.
• Professional memberships are a plus for eligibility.
• Familiarity with ADNOC documentation requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct process engineering and manhour management to meet quality, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare conceptual routing studies and the engineering execution plan.
• Ensure design follows good engineering practice and safety in design.
• Prepare and review process simulations, descriptions, and design philosophies.
• Prepare and review P&ID, PFD, equipment lists, line lists, and utility consumption.
• Coordinate with client, third parties, detail designers, and manage interfaces.
• Prepare and review operation and maintenance manuals; direct drafting.

Skills

Strong leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Problem solving

English communication

ADNOC standards

Education

Chemical/Mechanical engineering degree

14+ years oil & gas experience (UAE/GCC preferred)

UAE-attested degree

Professional membership a plus

ADNOC docs & approvals familiarity

CICPA pass

Tools

HYSYS

UniSim

Flarenet

HTRI

AutoCAD

Job description

Job description

Description

The Lead Process Engineering drives the technical execution and resource management for discipline deliverables. This role directs team performance to yield compliant, high standard technical packages on time and within budget, ensuring strict alignment with regulatory requirements, project criteria, and safety protocols.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage process engineering and manhours. Keep quality, budget and schedule on target.
• Prepare conceptual routing studies and the engineering execution plan. Facilitate process meetings.
• Make sure design follows good engineering practice, safety in design, project requirements, codes and standards.
• Prepare and review process simulation, process description, design basis and design philosophies.
• Prepare and review P&ID, PFD, equipment list, line list, utility and chemicals consumption lists, and relief and blowdown summary. Prepare and review equipment selection, line sizing, process equipment and instrument datasheets, and flare network calculation.
• Coordinate with the client, third parties, detail designers and other parties. Manage interface issues.
• Prepare and review the operation and maintenance manual. Direct drafters and check drawings.

Skills

What we offer

Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.

Who you are

As Lead Process Engineer, you manage process activities, man-hours, and technical deliverables to meet quality, budget, and schedule targets. You evaluate core technical docs (models, P&IDs, equipment specs, user guides).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team management, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• ADNOC: CV in ADNOC format; prior approval in a similar role is an advantage.
• Proven ADNOC project work, standards, and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and 3D review tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering.
• 14+ yrs experience (oil & gas; UAE/GCC preferred). UAE-attested degree; professional membership a plus.
• Required ADNOC docs: attested degree, experience letters, certificates, passport copy. Mandatory ADNOC approval in same position; ADNOC experience highly desirable.
• Familiar with API, NACE, NORSOK & software (HYSYS, UniSim, Flarenet, HTRI, AutoCAD). Wood, Kent, Worley experience preferred.
• Valid CICPA pass required.