Chief Process Engineer

Worley Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead process engineering strategy, design, and optimization for upstream and midstream oil facilities. You will oversee PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, and calculations while ensuring compliance with codes and client specs.

You will provide technical authority on process design, safety, and performance, supporting FEED through commissioning and mentoring engineers to sustain technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering; master's preferred.
• Extensive experience in upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.
• Strong expertise in process simulation and hydrocarbon processing systems.
• Proven leadership and technical authority on large-scale projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering strategy, design, and optimization for upstream and midstream oil facilities.
• Oversee development and approval of PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Provide technical authority on process design, safety, and operational performance.
• Support project execution across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, and efficiency improvements.
• Interface with operations, HSE, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex issues.
• Mentor process engineers and maintain technical excellence within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Process simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering strategy, design, and optimization for upstream and midstream oil facilities.
• Oversee development and approval of process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, calculations).
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Provide technical authority on process design, safety, and operational performance.
• Support project execution across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, and efficiency improvements.
• Interface with operations, HSE, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex issues.
• Mentor process engineers and maintain technical excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.
• Strong expertise in process simulation, design standards, and hydrocarbon processing systems.
• Proven leadership and technical authority in large-scale projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.