Process Principal Engineer (Gas Processing)

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Process Principal Engineer (Gas Processing) in Abu Dhabi. You will lead design and technical management for gas processing projects, ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, with strong knowledge of process simulation tools. This permanent role offers a tax-free opportunity and a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in upstream & midstream Oil & Gas, specifically gas processing design and engineering.
• Strong expertise in process simulation using HYSYS, PROMAX / ProTreat.
• Proven skills in process calculations and relevant engineering codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering work for gas processing projects.
• Develop Process Design Basis and oversee compliance with standards.
• Prepare operating manuals and support commissioning processes.

Skills

Process simulation

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Team-building

Time management

Education

B.Sc. / B.E. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PROMAX / ProTreat

PIPESIM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Process Principal Engineer (Gas Processing)

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break) - From 8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

Role / Purpose

Lead the design, engineering, and technical management of upstream, midstream, and gas processing projects (Concept, Select, FEED). Provides in-depth technical expertise across Gas Processing systems including GDU, GSU, NGL recovery, cryogenics, DPDU, compressors, expanders, and process & utility systems. Ensures deliverable accuracy, cost-effectiveness, integration across disciplines, and guidance to process engineers. Experience in downstream industries (Refineries, Petrochemicals) is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complete process design and engineering work for projects, ensuring optimization, correctness, and compliance with international codes & standards.
• Review client enquiries and Scope of Work (SoW) during tendering; raise clarifications, coordinate inter-discipline activities, and provide process input for bids.
• Develop Process Design Basis, Design Philosophies, and Scope of Work for subcontractors.
• Review and perform process simulations; guide engineers in developing Heat & Mass Balances.
• Supervise process engineering deliverables: equipment/instrument sizing, process calculations, pipeline hydraulics, blowdown calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets.
• Evaluate vendor/consultant offers for process packages and specialized studies; prepare technical inputs for bid evaluation and review vendor documentation.
• Lead HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and other safety studies; provide inputs and ensure closeout of recommendations.
• Review equipment layouts, participate in design and 3D model reviews.
• Prepare operating manuals, philosophies, procedures, and performance guarantee procedures; support commissioning and performance runs.
• Receive and validate "as-built" information for drafting production.
• Develop process design guidelines, procedures, spreadsheets, and standalone software to optimize or automate work.
• Provide input to project planning packages and monitor man-hours and project progress to ensure completion within budget.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc. / B.E. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in upstream & midstream Oil & Gas, specifically gas processing design and engineering, with at least 6 years in LDE roles during Concept, FEED, and Engineering stages.
• Strong expertise in process simulation (HYSYS, PROMAX / ProTreat). Knowledge of PIPESIM, OLGA, TGNET, TLNET preferred.
• Proven skills in process calculations, PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs, and C&EDs / Safe Charts.
• Good knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards.
• Experience leading engineering work in large FEED/EPC projects.

Technical / IT Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Aspen HYSYS, UNISIM, PRO/II (steady-state & dynamic simulations)
• PROMAX / ProTreat, PIPESIM, OLGA, PVTSim, Multiflash (preferred)

People & Leadership Skills

• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to maintain internal and client relationships.
• Leadership, team-building, and consensus-building capabilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop subordinates; support succession planning.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Promote HSE culture and compliance across line of business.

Other Attributes

• Ability to integrate process deliverables with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strategic thinking in technical decision-making and project execution.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in process engineering.