Consultant – Process Simulation & Facility Optimization

Anton; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The role of Consultant – Process Simulation & Facility Optimization sits in the On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

You will develop, maintain, and validate process and hydraulic models for upstream facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering required.
• 15+ years in Oil & Gas with upstream facilities & process simulation.
• Proficiency in process and hydraulic simulation software.
• Chartered Engineer and/or HAZOP Leader qualification preferred.

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, debottlenecking opportunities, and upgrade requirements.
• Lead process optimization, debottlenecking, and facility performance improvement studies.
• Evaluate water injection, water disposal, and production network performance.
• 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.

Skills

Process simulation

Hydraulic analysis

Bottleneck analysis

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Master’s degree in Process Engineering

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.