Lead Process Engineer – Gas Processing & Projects (Qatar)

TRX; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TRX is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to own process engineering at a key gas processing facility in Al Khor, Qatar. You will drive improvements, support major projects and provide technical leadership across the site.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in gas processing, and strong proficiency in Aspen HYSYS. GCC experience and Chartered Engineer status are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process engineering within gas processing, LNG, refinery or petrochemical facilities.
• At least 4 years in a lead or senior process engineering position with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in Aspen HYSYS (steady-state and dynamic), UniSim also considered.
• Extensive knowledge of gas processing systems: acid gas removal, dehydration, NGL recovery, sulfur recovery.
• Experience in process safety studies: HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL.
• Excellent communication, analytical and reporting abilities; English required.
• Previous GCC or Qatar experience is a plus; Chartered Engineer status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering team and set technical priorities.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for throughput, energy efficiency and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot process and operation issues with operations teams and provide engineering recommendations.
• Develop and update process simulations using Aspen HYSYS or equivalents.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances and process datasheets for accuracy.
• Identify and implement process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, HSE and instrumentation teams to resolve challenges.
• Serve as primary process engineering contact for contractors and licensors during projects.
• Review engineering calculations and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

UniSim

PFD/P&ID review tools

Job description

TRX is seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to own process engineering at a key gas processing facility in Al Khor, Qatar. You will drive improvements, support major projects and provide technical leadership across the site.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in gas processing, and strong proficiency in Aspen HYSYS. GCC experience and Chartered Engineer status are a plus.