Process Engineer

Assala Energy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An oil and gas exploration company in London is seeking a seasoned Process Engineer to provide critical support for various projects. The role emphasizes process engineering services across different phases and focuses on optimizing late-life assets. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the field, with strong technical knowledge of oil and gas processing systems and tools. Excellent communication and independent working skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in onshore/offshore oil & gas process engineering.
• Proven experience in field development planning and late-life asset optimisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of oil and gas processing equipment and systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project scopes.
• Track record of delivering innovative, safe, and practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate and evaluate development concepts based on production data.
• Support cost estimation and facilitate concept selection.
• Lead process design activities from concept through to start-up.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Present technical findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Process simulation tools

Communication skills

Field development planning

Technical knowledge of oil and gas systems

Independent work

Tools

Unisim

Flare System Analyser

Flaresim

Job description

Assala Energy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to support our London-based Projects team. The consultant will focus on delivering process engineering services across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases, with a particular emphasis on late-life asset development and optimisation.

Scope 1: Field Development

• Generate and evaluate development concepts based on updated production and geoscience data.
• Support cost estimation and facilitate concept selection processes.
• Lead process design activities from concept through to start-up.
• Produce and review process engineering deliverables to support project progression.
• Provide technical input to vendor and contractor packages and review their deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations and other disciplines to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to project scheduling, cost estimation, and reporting.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure final process documentation is identified and handed over at project close-out.

Scope 2: Optimisation Projects

• Review existing facility designs and operations for late-life assets.
• Identify and propose pragmatic solutions to improve crude export performance.
• Document and progress improvement opportunities through process deliverables.
• Support selected solutions from concept to start-up, including technical input and deliverable production.
• Interface with Operations and other disciplines to ensure project clarity and momentum.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in onshore/offshore oil & gas process engineering.
• Proven experience in field development planning and late-life asset optimisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of oil and gas processing equipment and systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project scopes.
• A track record of delivering innovative, safe, and practical engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in process simulation tools such as Unisim, Flare System Analyser, and Flaresim.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with international engineering standards and best practices.