Senior Process Engineer - Greenfield

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,028,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Process Engineer - Greenfield to lead design and delivery of offshore process engineering for ADNOC Offshore projects, supporting FEED through commissioning.

The role requires extensive experience in offshore oil and gas, process simulations (Aspen HYSYS, Pipesim), and adherence to ADNOC standards; collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Fifteen+ years of Process Engineering experience in Oil & Gas preferred.
• Eight+ years in offshore facilities and greenfield projects preferred.
• Experience with ADNOC or regional offshore projects is a plus.
• FEED and Detailed Engineering experience for large EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore process engineering activities for greenfield facilities, including wellhead platforms and export systems.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, Process Design Basis and Narratives.
• Perform heat and material balance, hydraulic analysis, pressure relief, and flare studies.
• Conduct process simulations using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or equivalent.
• Ensure process integrity and optimization of production systems.
• Support Concept Selection, Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Prepare equipment specs and data sheets; support vendor reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ADNOC/PMC interfaces.
• Support construction, commissioning and start-up activities with field teams.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore Standards and international codes.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Gas processing

Produced water

Water injection

Flare systems

PFDs & P&IDs

Process calculations

Aspen HYSYS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Flare System Analyzer

Pipesim

Process Calculation Software

Job description

Job Description:

Title:

Senior Process Engineer - Greenfield

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Job Title:Senior Process Engineer - Greenfield

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently seeking experienced professionals for the position listed below in support of a major Offshore Project. The role will be based at either the Clients Office or the Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job Purpose

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the development, design, verification, and delivery of process engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore greenfield oil and gas projects. The role provides technical leadership throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement Support, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up phases while ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, HSE requirements, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering & Design

• Lead process engineering activities for offshore greenfield oil and gas facilities, including wellhead platforms, processing facilities, gas compression, water injection, produced water treatment, and export systems.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Design Basis, and Process Narratives.
• Prepare and review process calculations including:
  • Heat & Material Balance
  • Hydraulic Analysis
  • Pressure Relief Studies
  • Flare Network Analysis
  • Equipment Sizing Calculations
• Perform process simulation using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or equivalent software.
• Ensure process integrity and optimization of production systems.

Greenfield Project Development

• Support Concept Selection, Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Participate in technology selection and process optimization studies.
• Evaluate project alternatives for cost, operability, reliability, and safety.
• Develop process design philosophies for new offshore facilities and associated onshore interfaces.

Equipment Engineering

• Prepare and review specifications and datasheets for:
  • Separators
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Filters
  • Flare Systems
  • Surge Vessels
  • Water Treatment Packages
• Support technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Resolve technical queries from suppliers and contractors.

HSE & Safety Engineering

• Participate in:
  • HAZID
  • HAZOP
  • SIL Assessment
  • QRA
  • Constructability Reviews
  • SIMOPS Reviews
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE standards and international safety requirements.
• Review relief and flare system adequacy and process safety requirements.

Interface Management

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural, and Operations disciplines.
• Liaise with ADNOC Offshore representatives, PMC teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and licensors.
• Support interface management between offshore installations and existing operating facilities.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Review site engineering changes and field modifications.
• Participate in commissioning procedures and performance testing activities.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization after start-up.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with:
  • ADNOC Offshore Standards
  • International Codes and Standards
  • Company Engineering Procedures
  • Project Specifications
• Participate in design reviews and audits.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs within project schedules.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Masters Degree is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of Process Engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 8 years in offshore facilities and greenfield development projects.
• Proven experience on ADNOC, Middle East, or major international offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of large EPC projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Offshore Oil & Gas Processing Facilities
  • Gas Processing Systems
  • Produced Water Treatment
  • Crude Oil Stabilization
  • Water Injection Systems
  • Flare and Relief Systems
• Proficiency in:
  • Aspen HYSYS
  • Aspen Flare System Analyzer
  • Pipesim (preferred)
  • Process Calculation Software
• Knowledge of:
  • API Standards
  • ASME Codes
  • IEC Standards
  • ADNOC Engineering Standards

Requirements: