Senior Facilities Engineer — Process, HAZOP & Startup Lead

ZL CHEMICALS LTD; Muscat; On-site; OMR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ZL Group is seeking a Facilities Engineer in Oman to provide process and facilities engineering leadership across design, execution, commissioning, and field operations. You will be the in-country technical anchor for process engineering, leading HAZOP studies and mentoring the operations team.

This hands-on role involves reviewing engineering packages, supporting tenders, and ensuring rigorous technical standards across GCC projects from design through startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 8–10 years in process or facilities engineering — production facilities, water treatment, EOR, or oil and gas operations.
• Experience taking complex engineering projects from design through startup and operation.
• Proven experience leading or facilitating HAZOP reviews.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and operational documentation.
• Strong communication skills across engineering teams, clients, and field personnel.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and drive organizational improvement.
• Experience working with GCC operators and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide process and facilities engineering support across ongoing and future projects.
• Review engineering designs, process documentation, and technical packages from engineering partners.
• Lead and facilitate HAZOP studies and risk assessments, and drive action closeout.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot engineering and operational issues using systematic root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical input and engineering reviews for tenders and client proposals.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and engineering documentation standards.
• Mentor junior engineers, operators, and field personnel, and deliver technical training.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering

Job description

ZL Group is seeking a Facilities Engineer in Oman to provide process and facilities engineering leadership across design, execution, commissioning, and field operations. You will be the in-country technical anchor for process engineering, leading HAZOP studies and mentoring the operations team.

This hands-on role involves reviewing engineering packages, supporting tenders, and ensuring rigorous technical standards across GCC projects from design through startup.