Lead Process Engineer

Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS LLP) is currently recruiting for Lead Process Engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage process discipline work, designated focal point for projects involving conceptual, feasibility, FEED and detailed design of the onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities
• Responsible for Process and Plant analysis, design, specification, technical safety and services related to production and utility systems and all types of oil field infrastructure
• manage the process input to Basis for Design, Design Reports, Engineering and Technical Studies
• Carry out Conceptual studies / Basic design and provide technical support during detailed design phase of the projects for any project related to process plants such as oil & gas production, debottlenecking/capacity enhancement, specialty chemicals, stabilized products, pipeline, utilities, water treatment, gas sweeting, Sulphur recovery and tail gas treating, mercaptans removal, fractionation, crude stabilization, dewpoint control, turbo expansion, gas compression, sour water stripping, produced water treatment, TEG Dehydration etc.
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, principles and practices of the field and related disciplines
• Development of process simulation models for the facility to be designed / upgraded and advanced controls/process optimization – Should be familiar with simulators like HYSYS, PIPEFLOW, PIPEPHASE, PIPESIM, FLARENET, FRED etc.
• Prepare and co-ordinate Process Engineering deliverables including scope of work, data sheets, flow diagrams and technical reports
• Independently perform all conventional design work of the functional area subject matter
• Checking and Preparation of heat and material balance
• Checking and Development of process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, finalizing system design parameters / carry out necessary calculations
• Specifying equipment/systems such as heat exchangers, vessels, pumps, reactors, etc.; and instruments
• Checking Cause & Effect Diagrams, SAFE Charts, Line Lists, Tie-in Schedules
• Write Design Philosophies / Operating / Commissioning Guidelines / manuals
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as resolution of conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements etc.
• Independently applies advanced engineering techniques, makes decisions on engineering problem and methods
• Undertake checking and approval activities in accordance with company procedures
• Undertake internal QA checks on discipline activities and deliverables
• Plan, schedule, and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Plans, budgets and organizes Process group workload / responsibilities for the assigned project
• Provides specialist advice on matters affecting verification and technical safety
• Support Safety & Environmental Case Thorough Review process where required
• Performance / review of safety studies such as QRA, FRA, HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, LOPA, flare radiation and dispersion studies
• Development / review of safety designs such as hazardous area classifications, fire gas detection system layout, and safety equipment drawings
• Identification of issues that impede project progress, variation to project scope and reporting them to Engineering Manager/Project Managers/Delivery Manager
• Provides training, mentoring and technical guidance to Process Engineers working in the group and train up National Senior Process engineer to Lead level
• Liaise with Clients, Contractors, and Vendors

Skills / Qualifications:

• Technical Degree (Bsc) or Higher in their Chosen Discipline
• Experience of working as a Lead in their discipline for no less that 5 Years
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Experience in developing design documentation in accordance with RoK regulatory documents
• Experience on projects within EPC contract (Engineering, Supply and Construction)