Production and Process Engineer - Major Works

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking a Production and Process Engineer to manage major works at Abu Dhabi operational sites. You will coordinate engineering from planning to handover, align designs with ADNOC standards, and work with site operations and contractors to ensure safe, efficient execution.

The role emphasizes coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and maintaining production targets while minimizing cost and schedule impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in production and process engineering.
• Experience with major works, site execution and commissioning.
• Ability to review engineering designs and support technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead major works from initiation through implementation and closeout.
• Incorporate site experience into project scopes and deliverables.
• Ensure activities align with ADNOC standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with site operations, engineering teams and contractors.
• Provide technical input for planning, scheduling and handovers.
• Identify conflicts and support safe integration of new installations.

Skills

Production and Process Engineering

Project coordination

Site coordination

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Production and Process Engineer - Major Works

Job Snapshot

• Role: Production and Process Engineer - Major Works
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Systems-Process Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 6 years
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking a Production and Process Engineer to manage the production and process engineering aspects of major works at operational sites in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position is responsible for coordinating major works from initial planning and engineering development through site execution, commissioning and handover to operations. The role ensures that engineering designs, technical modifications and project implementation activities comply with ADNOC standards, established procedures and applicable industry requirements. Working with site operations, engineering disciplines, project teams and external contractors, the successful candidate will provide technical input to engineering reviews, resolve operational interface issues and support the safe integration of new installations with existing plant systems. The position also contributes to maintaining production and injection targets by coordinating major works activities with ongoing site operations and minimizing unnecessary changes that could affect project costs or schedules.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Systems-Process Engineering
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Key Responsibilities

• Major Works Management and Coordination - Lead the production and process engineering aspects of assigned major works from initiation through implementation and closeout.
• Incorporate site operational experience into the development of project scopes, objectives and deliverables.
• Ensure major works activities align with company objectives and approved engineering and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with relevant site and engineering teams throughout the major works lifecycle.
• Provide operational input to support effective project planning and execution.
• Monitor project implementation activities to identify potential technical and operational conflicts.
• Support the successful completion of major works and the transfer of completed facilities or modifications to site operations.

Engineering Design Review

• Participate in the review of engineering layouts, control schemes and technical specifications.
• Review operations and maintenance studies, plot plans and three-dimensional engineering models.
• Coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines and provide inputs for detailed engineering activities.
• Review major works engineering packages, including scopes of work, equipment data sheets and project schedules.
• Assess load lists, technical proposals and engineering estimates relevant to assigned projects.
• Review start-up and commissioning procedures to ensure alignment with site operating requirements.
• Identify design issues and provide technical recommendations to support engineering development.
• Ensure engineering deliverables reflect applicable company and industry standards.

Process Engineering Documentation and Calculations

• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) for relevant process engineering requirements.
• Prepare Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs).
• Prepare cause-and-effect tables associated with required design specifications.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations to support engineering design activities.
• Calculate process line sizes and prepare flow summaries.
• Coordinate process engineering documentation with relevant technical disciplines.
• Review engineering information for consistency with operational requirements and approved specifications.

Site Execution and Operational Support

• Manage and control production and process engineering activities during the site execution of major works.
• Support site management in maintaining safe operations throughout project implementation.
• Coordinate major works execution requirements with ongoing plant activities.
• Identify and resolve technical or execution issues that conflict with site operating conditions.
• Provide technical support to help maintain established production and injection targets.
• Ensure operational considerations are addressed during the implementation of new facilities and modifications.
• Work with site teams to minimize disruption to existing operations.
• Support the effective integration of completed works into normal plant operations.

Technical Interface Management

• Identify interface issues between ongoing major works, existing plant equipment and associated subsystems.
• Evaluate technical conflicts arising during engineering development and site implementation.
• Recommend practical solutions to resolve process and operational interface problems.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations personnel to implement appropriate technical resolutions.
• Contribute to minimizing scope changes that could affect project cost or schedule.
• Provide technical advice to plant operations teams regarding design-related issues.
• Support troubleshooting activities involving existing facilities and new installations.
• Communicate technical findings and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders.

Site Surveys, Installation and Commissioning

• Establish technical criteria for site surveys and assigned implementation activities.
• Participate in site surveys to assess existing facilities and operational conditions.
• Provide technical support during installation activities associated with new projects.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as required.
• Assist in troubleshooting process-related issues identified during testing and commissioning.
• Support the evaluation of equipment and system readiness for operational handover.
• Participate in decommissioning activities associated with assigned major works.
• Coordinate with site personnel to address operational requirements during commissioning and start-up.
• Provide technical assistance to plant operations in resolving design and implementation concerns.

Site Operations Coordination

• Coordinate with site teams to ensure appropriate operational involvement in major works.
• Facilitate communication between project execution teams and UZ site operations personnel.
• Provide updates on major works developments, engineering changes and implementation requirements.
• Support the integration of site feedback into project planning and execution.
• Ensure operational requirements are communicated to relevant engineering and contractor teams.
• Promote effective coordination to achieve successful and timely completion of assigned works.
• Support the transfer of relevant technical and operational information during project handover.

Consultant and Contractor Technical Review

• Review technical proposals prepared by external consultants and contractors.
• Evaluate engineering estimates associated with major works and technical studies.
• Review proposed scopes of work for outsourced engineering and project activities.
• Provide technical comments on engineering approaches and proposed deliverables.
• Identify potential concerns relating to design, execution or operational compatibility.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with relevant project stakeholders.
• Support alignment between contractor proposals, approved project requirements and site operating conditions.

Engineering Compliance and Operational Reliability

• Ensure production and process engineering activities follow applicable ADNOC standards, practices and procedures.
• Verify that major works designs and execution activities align with established technical requirements.
• Support safe implementation of engineering modifications within operating facilities.
• Identify potential operational impacts associated with new installations or system changes.
• Promote reliable integration of project deliverables with existing plant infrastructure.
• Contribute to the achievement of site production and injection objectives through effective engineering coordination.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Education - Bachelor 's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Experience - Minimum 6 years of experience.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Production and Process Engineering

• Ability to review process engineering designs and technical specifications.
• Understanding of production and process engineering requirements within operating facilities.
• Capability to develop Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and Utility Flow Diagrams.
• Ability to prepare cause-and-effect tables and perform equipment and line sizing calculations.
• Knowledge of process flow summaries and related engineering documentation.
• Ability to assess the operational implications of engineering designs and modifications.

Major Works and Project Execution

• Understanding of major works development, engineering review, site execution and operational handover.
• Ability to review layouts, control schemes, plot plans and three-dimensional models.
• Knowledge of engineering packages, technical proposals and project specifications.
• Ability to identify technical and execution conflicts affecting operating facilities.
• Understanding of project scope, cost and schedule considerations.
• Ability to support installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Operational Coordination and Troubleshooting

• Ability to coordinate engineering activities with site operations.
• Understanding of operational requirements during the execution of major works.
• Capability to identify and resolve interface problems involving existing plant systems.
• Ability to provide technical support during troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
• Effective coordination with multidisciplinary engineering, operations and contractor teams.
• Awareness of the importance of safe operations and production continuity during project implementation.

Professional Competencies

• Strong technical analysis and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning and coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage engineering interfaces across project and operational teams.
• Attention to technical accuracy and compliance with approved specifications.
• Effective communication with site personnel, engineering teams and contractors.
• Ability to identify operational constraints and recommend practical solutions.
• Sound organizational skills and the ability to support timely project delivery.
• Commitment to safe and reliable plant operations.

The Production and Process Engineer - Major Works supports ADNOC Group 's engineering and operational objectives by providing technical oversight throughout the major works lifecycle. Through effective design review, process engineering support, site coordination and commissioning involvement, the role contributes to the safe implementation of projects, reliable integration with existing facilities and continued achievement of site production requirements.