Lead Process Engineer, Oil & Gas Tank Farms & Refineries

Dhafir Technologies L.L.C.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhafir Technologies L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Process Engineer with 10+ years of EPC process design experience in oil tank farms, refinery modifications, and NGL projects.

You will lead process design, ensuring compliance with international standards and ADNOC specifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HAZOP, LOPA, and process safety management, and will oversee design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of EPC process design experience in storage tanks, pipelines, NGL, and refinery modifications.
• Strong knowledge of API, ASME, NFPA, ADNOC AGES, and IEC standards.
• Expertise in HAZOP, LOPA, and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, heat/mass balance, and process data sheets.
• Run process simulations and hydraulic calculations with Aspen HYSYS or similar.
• Prepare and review process specs, control philosophies, and safety studies (HAZOP/LOPA/SIL).
• Design storage tanks, pipelines, separators, pumps, compressors, and flare systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, instrumentation and electrical teams.
• Review vendor documents for project compliance.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning and startup.

Skills

Process design

Leadership

HAZOP

LOPA

Aspen HYSYS

Safety management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Dhafir Technologies L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Process Engineer with 10+ years of EPC process design experience in oil tank farms, refinery modifications, and NGL projects.

You will lead process design, ensuring compliance with international standards and ADNOC specifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HAZOP, LOPA, and process safety management, and will oversee design