Process Engineer - Offshore

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Process Engineer to execute FEED and Detailed Design activities for offshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and 6-10 years of experience in process engineering within the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities include developing process design solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant offshore projects within an EPC environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in process engineering within the oil & gas industry.
• Experience delivering FEED and Detailed Design for offshore projects.
• Strong knowledge of offshore process systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute process engineering activities for offshore oil and gas projects.
• Develop and finalize process design solutions suitable for EPC execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and client specifications.

Skills

Process simulation tools

EPC workflows

Inter-discipline coordination

Offshore process systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Overview

The Process Engineer will execute FEED and Detailed Design activities for offshore oil and gas projects within an EPC contractor environment. The role focuses on delivering complete and high-quality process engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting client and vendor interactions during the engineering phase of EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute process engineering activities for offshore oil and gas projects during FEED and Detailed Design phases in line with EPC project schedules and quality requirements
• Develop and finalize process design solutions suitable for EPC execution and procurement
• Prepare, review, and issue key process deliverables, including: Process Design Basis and Design Philosophies, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process calculations and simulations, Equipment and package data sheets, Utility and offsite summaries
• Operating, control, start-up, shutdown, and emergency philosophies (design level)
• Participate in and close out process safety studies, including: HAZID, HAZOP, SIL / LOPA (as applicable)
• Ensure safety study recommendations are incorporated into process design deliverables
• Support EPC internal design reviews and client design approvals
• Interface with internal EPC disciplines including Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation, Electrical, Layout, Safety, and Commissioning
• Provide process inputs for: Equipment sizing and specifications, Plot plan and layout development, Line sizing and control philosophies
• Support technical alignment with procurement and construction-driven design requirements
• Prepare process inputs for RFQs and technical bid evaluations
• Review vendor documents and ensure compliance with process design intent
• Participate in meetings with clients, vendors, and third parties during FEED and DD
• Ensure all process engineering activities comply with: Contractual and client specifications, International codes and standards (API, ISO, ASME, IEC, etc.), EPC contractor procedures and quality systems
• Support resolution of technical queries, deviations, and clarifications during the engineering phase

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent Experience
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in process engineering within the oil & gas industry
• Demonstrated experience delivering FEED and Detailed Design for offshore projects within an EPC contractor organization
• Experience working on lump-sum EPC projects is preferred
• Strong knowledge of offshore process systems, including Oil, gas, and water separation, Gas compression and treatment, Produced water treatment, Utilities and support systems
• Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS)
• Good understanding of EPC workflows, deliverable control, and inter-discipline coordination