Consultant – Process Simulation & Facility Optimization

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton is seeking a Consultant – Process Simulation & Facility Optimization to join its On-sync Energy Management Services. The role focuses on developing and validating process and hydraulic models for upstream production facilities, assessing capacity, identifying bottlenecks, and leading optimization studies.

You will mentor engineers, review design bases, and provide technical input to safety and risk assessments, ensuring performance improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas experience with upstream facilities and process simulation.
• Strong expertise in process and hydraulic simulation and bottleneck analysis.
• Knowledge of oil, gas, water-handling systems and production networks.
• Proficiency in recognized process simulation software and industry standards.
• Experience with process safety, HAZOP, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate process and hydraulic simulation models for upstream facilities.
• Assess capacity against production forecasts and operating requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and debottlenecking opportunities.
• Lead process optimization, debottlenecking, and facility performance studies.
• Evaluate water injection/disposal and production network performance.
• Mentor engineers in process simulation and technical modeling.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations to improve capacity and reliability.
• Support root-cause analysis and safety reviews related to facilities.

Skills

Process simulation

Hydraulic analysis

Bottleneck analysis

Process safety

HAZOP

Risk assessment

Engineering standards

Mentoring

Communication

Upstream O&G

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Process Engineering or related field

Tools

Process simulation software

Hydraulic analysis tools

Job description

Anton is a globally leading integrated oil and gas value-added management service company committed to delivering resource value-maximizing solutions for clients through three core elements: technology, management, and resources. Headquartered in Dubai with a worldwide business footprint, Anton employs approximately 7,000 professionals from over 30 countries and regions. Anton's long-term vision is to become a world-leading green energy technology service enterprise, growing together with clients and talent while driving high-quality development in the energy industry.

About the role

Position Title: Consultant – Process Simulation & Facility Optimization

Department: On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate process and hydraulic simulation models for upstream production facilities.
• Assess oil, gas, and water-handling capacity against production forecasts and operating requirements.
• Identify facility bottlenecks, operational constraints, debottlenecking opportunities, and upgrade requirements.
• Lead process optimization, debottlenecking, and facility performance improvement studies.
• Evaluate water injection, water disposal, and production network performance.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex process and facility performance issues.
• Review project design bases, Statements of Requirements (SOR), FEED deliverables, and performance-testing results.
• Validate simulation results against actual field performance and operating data.
• Develop and maintain technical simulation models, facility-capacity databases, and supporting engineering data.
• Provide technical input to process safety, HAZOP, risk assessment, and facility modification activities.
• Mentor engineers in process simulation, hydraulic analysis, optimization, and technical modeling techniques.
• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations to improve facility capacity, reliability, and production performance.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Process Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant Oil & Gas experience, with strong experience in upstream production facilities, process simulation, and brownfield optimization.
• Strong expertise in process and hydraulic simulation, facility-capacity assessment, and bottleneck analysis.
• Strong knowledge of oil, gas, and water-handling systems, production networks, and facility optimization.
• Proficiency in recognized process and hydraulic simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, HAZOP, risk assessment, and applicable international engineering standards.
• Chartered Engineer and/or Certified HAZOP Leader qualification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical-reporting skills.
• Proven ability to develop and validate technical models using actual field and operational data.
• Experience developing technical databases and engineering performance models.
• Strong communication, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-transfer skills.
• Upstream Oil & Gas operating-company experience is preferred.