Process Engineer

Our client a major Oil & Gas operator are looking to add a Process Engineer to their Oil & Gas processing facility in Algeria. 

The position will be a contract based opportunity for an initial 12 month contract to work on a 28 days on 28 days off rotational basis. A strong day rate will be on offer for this role which is negotiable depending on suitability and experience. 

Role Overview

• The Process engineer is responsible for safely delivering projects in compliance with design basis, budget and schedule. 
• Projects are executed in compliance with existing Algerian process risk management guidelines.
• Execute Process Engineering work for Safety, Operability and Maintenance Projects.
• Execute Process Engineering work for Major Engineering Projects.
• Conducting feasibility studies and developing design bases in support of new project development.
• Support Operational Support Engineer Activities which require regular liaison with production & maintenance, and proposing and reviewing solutions to operational problems.  It is expected that the successful candidate will be a regular visitor to the offshore production facility.
• Process system performance monitoring and proactive intervention to correct and/or enhance.
• Participate in Process Design Reviews and Hazard Reviews.
• Conduct project safety and startup reviews.
• Mentor Process Engineering Interns within Algeria Department.
• Be capable to handle complete delegation from Technical Authority Process, Operations Support Engineer etc.

Skills and Education needed:

• BSc. (Hons) or BEng or direct equivalent in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years process engineering industry experience in Oil and Gas Projects.
• Candidates required a technical background in Process Engineering discipline with standalone abilities in Engineering execution, preparing scopes of work and deliverables.
• Experience in the whole project lifecycle; planning, design & execution
• Proven project management skills
• Proven experience in a culturally diverse operation – ideally having worked for an IOC Operator in a Joint Venture with NOC(s)
• Good presentation, communication and written skills. Logic thinking and analytical skills.
• French and/or Arabic language skills are an advantage.

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