Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Process Engineer to support large-scale water transmission projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, including PMC expertise, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include reviewing contractor designs and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as well as participating in project optimization. This is a full-time contract role based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in EPC projects, with at least 2 years in the GCC region.
• Proven PMC experience in similar programs with a scope of 5 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Review process designs submitted by contractors for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure process systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in process optimization and troubleshooting during construction and commissioning.
• Assist in developing commissioning and start-up procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Process Engineer

Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi

Project: Water Transmission Scheme

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience Required: 5+ years in EPC projects

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

About Company:
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team 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, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering, and smart solutions for asset optimization."

Kindly Note: We are currently bidding for a Water Transmission project and are reviewing, shortlisting, and interviewing potential candidates to ensure readiness. Upon project award, we will mobilize the selected candidates to start project execution.

Job Purpose: This is a PMC role. The Process Engineer will review process designs and engineering submissions from contractors for large-scale water transmission projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder collaboration to meet project goals, timelines, and budgets.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Review process designs submitted by contractors for technical accuracy and compliance.
2. Ensure process systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
3. Participate in process optimization and troubleshooting during construction and commissioning.
4. Assist in developing commissioning and start-up procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in projects, with at least 2 years in the GCC region.
• Proven PMC experience in similar programs with a scope of 5 years’ experience.

Technical Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in process simulation tools like Aspen HYSYS

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.