Utilities Engineer - Ethylene

Anotech; Qatar; On-site; QAR 254,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Process/Facilities Engineer in Qatar to support the Utilities Operations team. The focus is on ensuring safe and efficient startup of utility systems and transitioning to stable operations. Responsibilities include coordinating with teams during commissioning, leading system handover efforts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Process Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in petrochemical projects within the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in utilities within petrochemical projects in the Middle Eastern region.
• Capable of managing a heavy workload in a safety- and schedule-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to resolve field issues during commissioning.
• Lead and support process and non-process system handover efforts.
• Validate safety and environmental systems prior to startup.

Skills

Process Engineering

Utilities Operations

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Process Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose:

Serve as a Process/Facilities Engineer supporting the Utilities Operations team from early pre-commissioning through PMC. The role focuses on ensuring a safe, efficient, and timely startup of utility systems and supporting the transition to stable operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Commissioning & Handover Support

• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to resolve field issues during commissioning
• Lead and support process and non-process system handover efforts, including:
• Telecom
• Substation / RIE / Analyzer House
• Fire & Gas, PAGA, EAS
• DCS / SIS systems
• Lead system PSSRs post-turnover (130+ utility systems)
• Support EU/PE scope closer to PMC phase to manage PSSR workload
• Provide practical solutions to operations-related issues during early utility operations and commissioning (e.g., MOCs, temporary systems)

Project Continuity & Interface

• Ensure seamless transition from project phase to commissioning and operations
• Interface with EPC contractor engineering, construction, and Phase 5 teams
• Review and validate system turnover packages for startup readiness
• Assist in developing, tracking, and reporting commissioning milestones
• Participate in Pre-Commissioning & OAC Leadership Meetings

Safety & Compliance

• Tenets of Operation
• Life Saving Rules
• Operational Discipline & Hierarchy
• Stop Work Authority
• Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Environmental Compliance
• Execute Management of Change (MoC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Validate safety and environmental systems prior to startup

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Process Engineering
• 10 years of experience in utilities within petrochemical projects (e.g. ethylene) in the Middle Eastern region.
• Capable of managing a heavy workload in a safety- and schedule-driven environment