Process Lead

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft, a leading engineering staffing provider, seeks an experienced Process Lead to deliver technical leadership and process engineering across major LNG and energy infrastructure projects. The role covers FEED and EPC phases, guiding technology selection, optimisation, safety and operational readiness.

The successful candidate will mentor project teams, contribute to design development, and interface with contractors and stakeholders to ensure technical quality and project objectives

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in oil & gas, LNG, energy or process industries.
• Experience with owner/operator, engineering consultancy, EPC or EPCM.
• Proven involvement in major capital projects through FEED and EPC phases.
• Experience on LNG, gas processing, or related energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist process engineering support to major LNG and energy projects.
• Support evaluation, comparison and selection of process technologies and concepts.
• Contribute to process optimisation, equipment selection, detailed engineering and design development.
• Participate in design assurance activities, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, PHAs, and other process safety reviews.
• Support commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities.
• Provide guidance on process and utility systems across the project lifecycle.
• Capture lessons learned and develop technical knowledge repositories.

Job description

Job description

Process Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced Process Lead to provide technical leadership and engineering support across major LNG and energy infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering process engineering activities during the FEED and EPC phases of large-scale capital projects.

This position will support project teams by providing specialist process engineering expertise, guidance on technology selection, optimisation, safety, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist process engineering support to major LNG and energy projects.
• Support the evaluation, comparison and selection of process technologies and development concepts.
• Contribute to process optimisation, equipment selection, detailed engineering, and design development.
• Participate in design assurance activities, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and other process safety reviews.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Provide technical guidance on process and utility systems across the full project lifecycle.
• Assist with capturing lessons learned and developing technical knowledge repositories for future projects.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical quality and project objectives are achieved.
• Interface with engineering contractors, technology providers, and external stakeholders as required

Experience Required

• 14+ years of experience within the oil & gas, LNG, energy, or process industries.
• Experience gained with an owner/operator, engineering consultancy, EPC, or EPCM organisation.
• Proven involvement in major capital projects through FEED and EPC execution phases.
• Experience working on LNG, gas processing, or related energy infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of LNG process technologies and associated facilities.
• Expertise in process and utility system design and operation.
• Advanced process simulation and modelling capability.
• Experience in process control, commissioning, and operational support.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Experience leading or facilitating HAZOPs, HAZIDs, PHAs, and other process safety studies.
• Understanding of upstream, midstream, or broader energy sector processes.
• Familiarity with project development and project management methodologies.
• Good knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent professional accreditation.

Languages

• Fluent English

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.