Principal, Process Technology

SGS; Oman; On-site; OMR 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a senior process engineer to lead technology and engineering activities across operations, maintenance and capital projects. You will provide technical leadership in process engineering, plant optimization and troubleshooting.

You will support plant expansions, commissioning, start-up activities and review process designs, with a focus on process safety, APC and ongoing improvements to reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Energy or related industries.
• 5+ years of technical engineering experience in processing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience in process engineering, plant operations support, process safety and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting major industrial projects, commissioning and plant modifications.
• Knowledge of APC, HAZOP, SIL studies and process optimization methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead process technology and engineering activities across operations, maintenance and capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership in process engineering, plant optimization and troubleshooting.
• Support plant expansions, modifications, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Review and approve process engineering designs, calculations and technical deliverables.
• Identify and resolve complex process-related operational challenges.
• Lead process safety studies including HAZOP, SIL assessments and technical risk reviews.
• Drive Advanced Process Control (APC) initiatives to improve plant stability, performance and efficiency.
• Monitor process performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and production efficiency.
• Support engineering studies, feasibility evaluations and technology assessments.
• Act as the subject matter expert for process technology and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analyses for process-related incidents.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, engineering practices and HSE requirements.
• Manage interfaces with contractors, consultants, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Promote innovation, digitalization and the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

Process engineering

Plant optimization

Troubleshooting

Process safety

Project commissioning

Plant modifications

APC knowledge

HAZOP

SIL studies

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead process technology and engineering activities across operations, maintenance and capital projects
• Provide technical leadership in process engineering, plant optimization and troubleshooting
• Support plant expansions, modifications, commissioning and start-up activities
• Review and approve process engineering designs, calculations and technical deliverables
• Identify and resolve complex process-related operational challenges
• Lead process safety studies including HAZOP, SIL assessments and technical risk reviews
• Drive Advanced Process Control (APC) initiatives to improve plant stability, performance and efficiency
• Monitor process performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and production efficiency
• Support engineering studies, feasibility evaluations and technology assessments
• Act as the subject matter expert for process technology and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
• Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analyses for process-related incidents
• Ensure compliance with company standards, engineering practices and HSE requirements
• Manage interfaces with contractors, consultants, vendors and internal stakeholders
• Promote innovation, digitalization and the adoption of emerging technologies
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Energy, or related industries
• Minimum 5 years of technical engineering experience in a processing or industrial environment
• Strong experience in process engineering, plant operations support, process safety, and technical troubleshooting
• Experience supporting major industrial projects, commissioning, and plant modifications
• Knowledge of Advanced Process Control (APC), HAZOP, SIL studies, and process optimization methodologies is highly desirable