Consultant - Production Architecture (Process)

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

Job summary

Anton in Kuwait seeks a highly experienced Consultant-Production Architecture (Process) to provide specialist consultancy in production architecture, process engineering and flow assurance for complex oil & gas developments. You will define studies, lead risk assessments and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure project success.

The role covers concept through FEED and execution stages, advising on field layouts, tiebacks, surface facilities and fit-for-purpose technologies while mentoring

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas experience in process engineering, production facilities, flow assurance or related consultancy.
• Demonstrated consultancy experience in early production, new field developments and large-scale projects.
• Strong expertise in production architecture, process engineering, flow assurance and hydraulic analysis.
• Experience with multiphase flow systems, long-distance tiebacks, slugging, erosion and corrosion.
• Strong understanding of production facility design and technical interfaces between new and existing assets.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical studies and provide expert advice.
• Strong leadership, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultancy on production architecture, process engineering, flow assurance and hydraulics for oil & gas developments.
• Define and lead technical studies to identify opportunities, risks and improvements.
• Review major technical challenges and direct data gathering and analysis.
• Conduct and review flow assurance and hydraulic studies for multiphase flow and related parameters.
• Advise on production architecture concepts including field layouts and surface facilities.
• Evaluate and support implementation of fit-for-purpose technologies such as boosting and multiphase pumping.
• Provide technical advice for HP/HT, sour service and complex operating conditions.
• Review contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provide process engineering input through FEED, pre-FEED and project execution stages.
• Assess interfaces between new developments and existing assets.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Projects, HSE and providers on studies.
• Mentor Process Engineers and support knowledge transfer.
• Participate in strategic technical planning and adoption of new technologies.
• Apply risk management principles to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and other duties.

Skills

Process engineering

Flow assurance

Hydraulics

Technical studies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

MSc or PhD preferred

Job description

About Anton

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-Production Architecture (Process)

Work Location

Kuwait

Department

On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide specialist consultancy and expert advice on production architecture, process engineering, flow assurance, and hydraulics for complex Oil & Gas developments.
2. Define and lead technical studies to identify opportunities, risks, and improvement areas for early production and new field developments.
3. Review major technical, operability, and integration challenges and direct the required data gathering and technical analysis.
4. Conduct and review flow assurance and hydraulic studies covering multiphase flow, pressure and temperature profiles, long-distance tiebacks, slugging, erosion, corrosion, and production operability.
5. Advise on production architecture concepts, including field layouts, gathering systems, flowline routing, and surface facility configurations.
6. Evaluate and support the implementation of fit-for-purpose technologies such as boosting systems, multiphase pumping, gas treatment, sulfur recovery, and production facilities.
7. Provide technical advice for developments involving HP/HT, sour service, high water cut, and other complex operating conditions.
8. Review contractor and consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with technical, operability, flow assurance, and production readiness requirements.
9. Provide process engineering input throughout concept, pre-FEED, FEED, and project execution stages, including technical reviews and stage-gate assessments.
10. Assess technical interfaces between new developments and existing assets, including tie-ins, brownfield modifications, and operational integration.
11. Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Projects, HSE, Planning, contractors, consultants, and technology providers on technical studies and initiatives.
12. Provide coaching and mentoring to Process Engineers and support technical knowledge transfer and capability development.
13. Participate in strategic technical planning and support the adoption of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
14. Apply risk management principles to identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks.
15. Ensure compliance with applicable HSE requirements and perform other related duties within the scope of the consultant role.

Qualification Requirements

1. University degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
2. Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) is preferred.
3. Minimum 15 years of relevant Oil & Gas experience in process engineering, production facilities, flow assurance, hydraulics, or production architecture consultancy.
4. Demonstrated consultancy experience in early production, new field developments, complex facilities projects, and large-scale Oil & Gas developments.
5. Strong expertise in production architecture, process engineering, flow assurance, and hydraulic analysis.
6. Experience with multiphase flow systems, long-distance tiebacks, slugging, erosion/corrosion, and complex production operating conditions.
7. Strong understanding of production facility design, field development concepts, and technical interfaces between new and existing assets.
8. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical studies and provide expert advice on complex engineering challenges.
9. Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.