Lead Process Engineer

Airswift; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airswift invites applications for a Lead Process Engineer on a 12-month initial contract based in Madrid, Spain. The role sits within major oil and gas capital projects, supporting FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.

You will lead process engineering activities, advance process safety, and provide commissioning support to ensure technical integrity, safe project execution and a successful handover.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Extensive EPC experience across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Experience on major capital projects (EPC/PMC) in oil & gas.
• Experience across onshore oil & gas, petrochemicals, LNG, refining, and utilities.
• Experience managing multi-licenser units.
• Strong knowledge of process simulations and process safety.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, optimise, and implement industrial processes to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and profitability.
• Support safe project execution while maintaining quality and technical integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop new processes and improve existing processes in line with operational goals.
• Carry out process simulations and design calculations to support engineering delivery.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Review and endorse contractor procedures and verify compliance with safety specifications and legal requirements.
• Lead or support process safety activities including HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, SIMOPS, and operational readiness reviews.
• Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities including NDE, pressure testing, welding, and coating with third-party inspection agencies.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to monitor quality and support corrective actions.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Develop and deliver safety inductions and trainings to strengthen safe working practices.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and testing with internal and external parties.
• Report quality KPIs and environmental metrics to support improvement.
• Review safety procedures and testing protocols for start-up activities.

Conocimientos

Process simulations

Equipment design

Control systems

Refinery operations

Piping

Pressure vessels

Rotating equipment

Process safety

Safe start-up

OSHA/NEBOSH/regulations

Data interpretation / KPIs

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Lead Process Engineer Duration: 12 month initial contract Schedule: Monday-Friday in office Sponsorship Provided: No - EU citizen required Location: Madrid, Spain This opportunity sits within major oil and gas capital projects and offers broad involvement across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up. The role is focused on process engineering, process safety, and commissioning support, with responsibility for maintaining technical integrity, supporting safe project execution, and helping drive successful project handover and start-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise, and implement industrial processes to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and profitability.


• Support safe project execution while maintaining quality and technical integrity throughout the project lifecycle.


• Develop new processes and improve existing processes in line with operational goals.


• Carry out process simulations and design calculations to support engineering delivery.


• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, and standard operating procedures.


• Review and endorse contractor procedures and verify compliance with project safety specifications and legal requirements.


• Lead or support process safety activities including HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, SIMOPS, and operational readiness reviews.


• Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation plans.


• Coordinate inspection and testing activities including NDE, pressure testing, welding, and coating in collaboration with third-party inspection agencies and project stakeholders.


• Conduct site inspections and audits to monitor quality compliance, track non-conformance, and support corrective actions.


• Identify and resolve process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and unexpected operational issues through analysis and data interpretation.


• Develop and deliver quality training, safety inductions, and awareness activities to strengthen safe working practices.


• Coordinate emergency response planning and testing, including drills, with relevant internal and external parties.


• Collect, analyse, and report quality performance data and KPIs to support continuous improvement.


• Monitor environmental aspects of project activity including waste management, pollution prevention, and legislative compliance.


• Review and approve safety procedures, method statements, and testing protocols for project execution and start-up activities.


• Support energisation, first oil or gas, equipment start-up, and project handover activities.


• Coordinate vendor site support, start-up specialists, and OEM representatives during execution and commissioning phases.


• Provide leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Required Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Required)

Required Experience:

• Extensive experience across EPC phases including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up within the oil & gas industry.


• Experience working on EPC and PMC phases of major capital projects, ideally Middle East projects.


• Experience managing multi-licenser units.


• Industry exposure across onshore oil & gas, petrochemicals and refining, LNG facilities, fabrication yards, power plants, and large infrastructure or utilities projects.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of process simulations, equipment design, and control systems.


• Understanding of refinery operations, piping, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment.


• Knowledge of process safety and safe start-up practices.


• Familiarity with OSHA, NEBOSH, environmental regulations, and refinery safety codes.


• Ability to interpret inspection data, KPIs, and quality metrics to support decision-making.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability to diagnose and resolve production challenges.


• Clear communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


• Leadership capability to guide junior engineers and support delivery across complex project stages.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, technology, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.