Process Engineer

Role : Process Engineer

Contract/Permanent : Contract 

Location : Abu Dhabi 

Our Client has a requirement for a Process Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose: 

Delivery and coordination of technically complex process engineering design within proposals, studies, projects execution & operations, as part of a study and/or project team, in accordance with design & engineering standards & procedures, schedules and budget, with a continuous concern for quality standards, targets and customer satisfaction.

Job Role Responsibilities:

Job scope (budget, management, specific criteria):

• Activities dedicated to one specific study/project.
• Analyses project specifications, tender and proposals requirements.
• Technology evaluation, selection and economic assessment.
• Process configuration and optimization studies
• Contributes to the development of design parameters and methodologies.
• Prepares technically correct, safe, environmentally friendly, cost & time effective discipline engineering analysis and solutions for approval.
• Design basis and philosophy documents (safeguarding, shutdown, relief & blowdown, isolation)
• Process description
• Process modelling and simulation
• PFD's and heat & material balance
• MSD and material selection philosophy
• Process and Utility P&ID's. P&ID development including selection of design conditions, hydraulic analysis, line sizing and pipe specifications, equipment isolation, vent and drain systems, cause and effects.
• Sizing and specification of equipment including knowledge of distillation tower design and tray sizing
• Sizing and specification of in-line Instrumentation.
• Utilities and chemicals consumption summaries.
• Simulations and calculations.
• Provides support to all project activities, from engineering to start-up, as required.
• Participates as discipline lead or area lead in safety, environmental and operability reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, SIL).
• Interfaces with other process engineering disciplines and design team(s).
• Assists in development of a process knowledge databases for studies, projects and/or operations (capturing and reporting events & experiences within studies, projects & operations and writing of technical notes).
• Relief system design including PSV sizing, flare hydraulics and radiation analysis.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Qualifications, skills and expertise:

• BSc or MSc in Chemical Engineering with wide ranging background Gas/Liquids Cracking Technology
• Theoretical understanding of process design methods & tools.
• Considerable knowledge in Oil & Gas Processing, Refining and/or Ethylene/ Petrochemicals, preferably with an engineering contractor.
• Experience of leading teams of 3-5 Process Engineers.
• Technology Awareness of Ethylene, Petrochemicals, Refining, Offsites & Utilities.
• Engineering Work Processes Inter-discipline coordination, change management.
• Knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards (API, ASTM, ASME etc).
• Process simulation: Hysys, PRO/II, PROMAX, Flarenet, Flaresim.

Company information

At Talascend International we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Process Engineer looking for new employment.