Process Engineer

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

MISSIONS
The service holder’s overall responsibility is:

• Accountable for the LNG PLANT Process Engineering studies including from Vendors and Licensors delivered or updated until the LNG Plant start-up.
• Review and challenge the design changes and change orders from the EPC Contractors (Plant, Tank and Sohar package) ensuring process design consistency and operability. 
• Coordinate Process engineering activities with other technical disciplines including operation ones (mechanical, electricity, instrumentation, etc.), which implies interfaces management skills and leadership towards other packages. 
• Support the commissioning and start‑up team as well as operations by technical assistance as required (simulation, sequence, transient case analysis, procedure, performance guarantee, etc). 
• Initiate and supervise specific process analysis when necessary or when required by the Project. 
• Support the process control schemes development and completion ensuring stable operation of the overall Plant (normal operating mode, degraded situation, maintenance, etc. )
• Provide process expertise for any technical audits required by partners’ headquarters, banks, insurance companies or the Board of Directors. 
• Participate in process meetings with Contractors and give Instructions/Orientations according to main project objectives. 
• Report to the engineering manager highlighting concerns encountered. 
• Provide technical assistance as required to the Lead and Area Managers and Project Management Team. 
• Avoid contractor stand‑by/delays by prompt response to engineering queries, waiver requests, and unexpected technical issues through a proactive approach. 
• Gain knowledge of Omani norms and practices and use them when relevant.
• Prepare Lessons Learnt and Feedback reports. 
• Prepare REX and Lessons Learnt throughout the FEED. 
• Contribute to personnel skills improvement and knowledge transfer. Contribute to the advancement of working methods and tools within the speciality.

  ACTIVITIES

1. Adopt and demonstrate exemplary HSE behaviour, respect Project HSE requirements, and ensure proper implementation. 
2. Ensure that the design is developed until start‑up in line with the Statement of Requirements. 
3. Review and perform facilities process engineering studies & design, safety and technical reviews/audits, and material PO.
4. Set up and maintain work plans with the engineering contractor (or internal organisation) to ensure deliverables are issued on time.
5. Participate in necessary technical arbitration in electrical engineering in the event of conflicts of opinion.
6. Report to the engineering manager regularly and when decisions impacting the works or Engineering must be taken. 
7. Ensure reviews and comments of contractor’s documents are performed in due time. 
8. Propose actions required for proper execution of all activities. 
9. Ensure confidentiality of all produced documentation. 

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performance of the LNG plant process in continuity with detailed engineering results.
• Control of shareholder technical support (cryogenic expert and AGRU licensed expert).
• Frequent technical alignment between Start‑up team and Field operations when relevant. 
• Communication to shareholders on process‑related matters. 

Location: Based in Sohar, Oman for 2 years until Plant start‑up and first LNG drop.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND

• Process/Chemical Engineer with >10 years’ experience in gas treatment and/or LNG plants detailed design, including licensors. 
• Several years of proven experience in EPSCC/operation stages of gas treatment projects, including process simulation. 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills. 
• Knowledge of project development and methods used for dossier submission, permitting processes, and technical approvals. 
• Fluent in English.

Base Location: Sohar, Oman. 

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