Lead Process Engineer - Gas Processing

TRS Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering solutions provider seeks a Lead Process Engineer specializing in gas processing. This role requires over 10 years of experience in the EPC Upstream & Midstream Oil and Gas industry, with a minimum of 6 years in a Lead role. The position focuses on Process Design and Engineering. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in EPC Upstream & Midstream Oil and Gas industry.
• 6+ years in Lead engineering role during Concept, FEED and Engineering stages.
• Knowledge of Process Design and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete Process Design and Engineering on projects.
• Develop Process Design Basis and Design Philosophies.
• Guide Process Engineers in simulations and calculations.

Skills

EPC industry experience

Gas Processing Design

Analytical skills

Process simulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

PIPESIM

OLGA

TGNET

TLNET

Job description

This esteemed global client is responsible for delivering exciting EPC and Marine dredging projects across the globe. With 50 years of marine, engineering, procurement and construction experience in creating world‑class turnkey solutions onshore and offshore energy and marine sectors. We are looking for your expertise as a Lead Process Engineer (Gas Processing) this position requires experience in Concept, Select and Front‑End Engineering Design of Oil & Gas facilities; mainly involving Upstream, Midstream, and Gas Processing. This role is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Seize your chance and apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Reports to Head of Discipline / Engineering Manager (Process & Safety) and works under his overall supervision.
• The role requires strong analytical skills combined with proven experience and knowledge of conceptual and FEED design for Gas Processing industry including Gas sweetening, Gas Dehydration, Process Gas compression, NGL recovery, Licensor evaluation & selection and techno‑economic analysis as applicable to Upstream and Midstream Process facilities in Gas Processing. Experience with downstream industry will be an added advantage.
• Coordinates with Project Engineering Manager assigned to the Project and with Project Manager, Clients, other Discipline Engineers, Consultants, Vendors, etc. as required.
• During tendering stage, reviews enquiry documentation from client together with Scope of Work; raises technical clarifications / queries where there is lack of clarity, interfaces with other disciplines to ensure integration of activities and finally provides Process inputs during bid preparation.
• On award of project, responsible for complete Process Design and Engineering works on a project, including optimisation and correctness of design; cost considerations, man‑hours control and providing guidance and training to the Process Engineers working on the Project.
• Develops Scope of Work for Subcontractors related to Process works as per Project requirements.
• Develops Process Design Basis and Design Philosophies based on scope of work, bid documents, subsequent client’s clarifications and site visit etc.
• Reviews / Performs Process Simulations and Guides Process Engineers to perform Process Simulations and develop Heat & Mass Balance as required.
• Guides / Reviews the Process Engineer’s works such as Equipment / Instrument sizing, Process calculations, Pipeline hydraulics, Blow down calculations, preparation of PFDs & P&IDs, Equipment / Package / Instrument data sheets preparation etc.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years EPC Upstream & Midstream Oil and Gas industry experience especially in Gas Processing Design and Engineering, out of which minimum 6 years should be in LDE role during Concept, FEED and Engineering stages. Knowledge of PIPESIM, OLGA, TGNET, TLNET, etc. is preferred.
• Experience in development of PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs, and C&EDs / Safe Charts.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Xipene Mondlane at [e-mail] or at [e-mail].