Lead Process Engineer

nes global pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Singapore is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to support offshore Oil & Gas engineering projects. You will lead process engineering design, simulations, PFDs, P&IDs, and deliver technical documentation.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in process engineering within energy, offshore or LNG sectors, proven leadership of teams across FEED to detailed design, and strong knowledge of safety studies and process design fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 20+ years of relevant experience in process engineering.
• Experience in Offshore, FPSO, LNG or related energy projects.
• Leadership experience across Concept, Feasibility, FEED, Detailed Design and project execution.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, software, and industry tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering and design activities, including process development, configuration, optimization, and technical studies.
• Perform process simulations and develop PFDs, UFDs, Heat & Material Balances, and Utility Balances.
• Prepare, review, and maintain P&IDs.
• Develop process equipment and instrument datasheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Conduct relief, flare, and blowdown studies, including relief load assessment and flare network evaluations.
• Perform process engineering calculations for equipment sizing, line sizing, hydraulics, and system performance evaluation.
• Prepare process design philosophies, operating manuals, and engineering deliverables.
• Support and lead Concept Studies, Feasibility Studies, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and project execution activities.
• Interface closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure high-quality and timely project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

PFDs & P&IDs

Process simulations

Team management

Offshore oil & gas

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Lead Process Engineer to support offshore Oil & Gas engineering projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Process Engineering and design activities, including process development, configuration, optimization, and technical studies.
• Perform process simulations and develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs), Heat & Material Balances, and Utility Balances.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop process equipment and instrument datasheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Conduct relief, flare, and blowdown studies, including relief load assessment and flare network evaluations.
• Perform process engineering calculations for equipment sizing, line sizing, hydraulics, and system performance evaluation.
• Prepare process design philosophies, operating manuals, and engineering deliverables.
• Support and lead Concept Studies, Feasibility Studies, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and project execution activities.
• Interface closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure high-quality and timely project delivery.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in process engineering and design within the energy industry.
• Strong experience in Offshore, FPSO, Oil & Gas, LNG, or related energy sector projects. Exposure to energy transition or decarbonization projects will be an advantage.
• Proven leadership experience managing process engineering teams across Concept, Feasibility, FEED, Detailed Design, and project execution phases.
• In-depth understanding of process design fundamentals, process simulations, heat and material balances, utility systems, and P&IDs.
• Experience in process safety studies, relief and flare system design, and related engineering analyses.
• Candidates with Lead Process Engineer, Area Lead Engineer, Principal Process Engineer, or equivalent leadership experience are preferred.
• Familiarity with international engineering codes, standards, software, and industry tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.