Lead Process Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team requires a Lead Process Engineer for an Offshore Island Project based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) with plans to relocate to Spain and return to Abu Dhabi.

You will lead process engineering for ADNOC Offshore projects, manage design deliverables, ensure safety and cost effectiveness, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams through FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning and start‑up phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for offshore oil & gas development projects.
• Review and manage process deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, HMB, and datasheets.
• Perform process simulations using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus or UniSim.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, API, ASME, ISO, IEC.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces across teams.
• Mentor and supervise process engineers and graduates.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Chemical/Process Engineering (advantage)

Chartered/Professional Engineer (preferred)

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

UniSim

FlareNet

PipeSim

Job description

Title

Lead Process Engineer – Offshore Island Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Lead Process Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Process Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .

Job Purpose

The Lead Process Engineer is responsible for leading all process engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective design and operation of offshore oil and gas processing facilities. The role involves managing process design deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project requirements throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for offshore oil & gas development projects.


• Manage and review process engineering deliverables, including: Process Design Basis Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Heat & Material Balance calculations Process Datasheets Cause & Effect Diagrams Utility System Design


• Perform process simulations using software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or UniSim.


• Develop process sizing calculations for: Separators Heat exchangers Pumps Compressors Flare systems Relief valves Produced water treatment systems


• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, API, ASME, ISO, IEC, and international engineering practices.


• Coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety, and Operations teams.


• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP, and design review workshops.


• Review vendor documents and technical proposals for process-related equipment.


• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.


• Support troubleshooting, debottlenecking, process optimization, and brownfield modification studies.


• Monitor engineering schedules, resource allocation, and deliverable progress.


• Mentor and supervise process engineers and graduate engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.


• Master's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering is an advantage.


• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer certification is preferred.


• Experience Minimum 18–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, or Offshore EPC projects.


• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Process Engineer role.


• Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Brownfield projects.


• Extensive experience with ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, PDO, or major international operators.


• Experience in offshore production facilities, gas processing plants, compression stations, and water injection projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in process design and simulation.


• Proficiency in: Aspen HYSYS Aspen Plus UniSim FlareNet PipeSim (preferred)


• Strong knowledge of: Oil & Gas separation systems Gas dehydration and compression Produced water treatment Utility systems Flare and relief systems Process safety engineering Equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations. Relief and flare system design. Process optimization and operational troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.


• Knowledge of international codes and standards including API, ASME, ISO, and NFPA.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.


• Effective planning, prioritization, and project execution capabilities.


• Strong commitment to HSE, process safety, and quality standards.

Preferred Profile

• Recent ADNOC Offshore project experience.


• Experience on large offshore EPC projects exceeding USD 100 million.


• Extensive exposure to offshore platforms, artificial islands, gas compression facilities, and production processing plants.


• Proven track record in process safety studies, brownfield modifications, debottlenecking, and production optimization.


• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities for offshore facilities.

Company Background

KBR – Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish all our most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.