Overview
Lead Process Engineer role at Kintec Global Recruitment. Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Assignment type: Permanent Hire with full residential status in the UAE. Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day (including lunch break) from 8:00 to 17:00. Start date: Late 2025 or Early 2026, depending on candidate circumstances. Interviews: Face-to-face or online in Aberdeen; dates 28–31 October 2025; final schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
This is a tax-free opportunity offering permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, with a focus on delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. The role provides professional growth and the chance to reside in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.
Role / Purpose
ROLE / PURPOSE: Responsible for the design, engineering, and technical leadership of upstream, midstream, and gas processing projects, primarily during Concept, Select, and FEED phases. Ensure the accuracy, optimization, and integration of process deliverables while guiding, mentoring, and training process engineers. Experience in downstream industries (Refineries, Petrochemicals) is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Process Engineering for gas processing facilities: GDU, GSU, NGL recovery, cryogenics, DPDU, compressors, expanders, and process & utility systems.
* Provide technical input during tendering: review client enquiries, SoW, pre-bid engineering, man-hour estimates, and bid preparation.
* Develop and maintain Process Design Basis, Design Philosophies, and engineering guidelines.
* Review and perform process simulations (HYSYS, PROMAX, ProTreat) and guide engineers in developing Heat & Mass Balances.
* Supervise process engineering activities including equipment/instrument sizing, calculations, pipeline hydraulics, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and other deliverables.
* Evaluate vendor/consultant offers for process packages, specialized studies, and technical bid evaluation.
* Lead HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and other safety studies; provide process inputs and ensure closeout of recommendations.
* Prepare operating manuals, philosophies, procedures, and performance guarantee procedures; support commissioning and performance runs.
* Monitor project man-hours and budgets; ensure projects are delivered within approved resources.
* Develop in-house tools, spreadsheets, and software to automate or simplify process work.
* Act as Project Engineering Coordinator if assigned, coordinating multiple disciplines and ensuring integration.
Minimum Requirements
* B.Sc. / B.E. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute.
* Minimum 10 years' experience in upstream & midstream Oil & Gas projects, particularly gas processing; at least 6 years in LDE roles during Concept, FEED, and Engineering stages.
* Proven knowledge in process simulation software: HYSYS, PROMAX/ProTreat (essential); PIPESIM, OLGA, TGNET, TLNET (preferred).
* Experience in process calculations, PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs, and Safe Charts.
* Strong knowledge of relevant engineering codes and standards.
* Experience leading engineering work in mega-size FEED/EPC projects.
Technical Skills / Software
* Aspen HYSYS, UNISIM, PRO/II (steady state & dynamics simulations)
* PROMAX / ProTreat, PIPESIM, OLGA, PVTSim, Multiflash (preferred)
* Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint
People & Leadership Skills
* Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; excellent stakeholder communication.
* Leadership and team-building skills; ability to mentor and develop subordinates.
* Effective time management, organization, and consensus-building skills.
* Promote HSE culture and compliance across all engineering activities.
* Seek stakeholder feedback, provide guidance, and facilitate performance improvement and succession planning.
Other Requirements
* Thorough understanding of process engineering in gas processing facilities.
* Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure project success.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
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