Lead Process Design Engineer - (Oil & Gas Industry)

Client of Eram Talent

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and Design Management
• Assume overall responsibility for all process design activities related to the GOSP facility.
• Lead and manage the process design team, assign tasks, review work, and ensure the quality and schedule of all process design deliverables.
• Spearhead the development and standardization of the project's process design basis, design guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Be responsible for finalizing key process schemes and selecting the technical execution strategy, such as separation sequence, compression philosophy, and treatment processes.
• Organize and review core process simulation calculations, including:
• Process calculations and preliminary sizing for major equipment (e.g., Oil-Gas Separators, Columns, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Compressors).
• Pipeline Hydraulic Calculations and Pressure Relief/Blowdown System Calculations.
• Organize the preparation, review, and approval of all key process design documents, primarily including:
• Process Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Process Design Basis
• Equipment Data Sheets and Technical Specifications
• Hazardous Area Classification Drawings
• Pressure Relief and Blowdown System Design Report
• Process Description and Operating Manuals
• Act as the primary process discipline interface for communication and coordination with the Client, the Project Management Team, other engineering disciplines (Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Civil/Structural), and equipment vendors.
• Ensure all process designs strictly adhere to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, Design Practices, and relevant regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Organize and lead process-related model reviews to ensure layout optimization for operability and maintainability.
• Represent the process discipline in and lead project technical meetings.
• Provide high-level process technical support to the site team during the Construction, Pre-commissioning, and Commissioning phases.
• Review and respond to Technical Queries raised by the site team.
• Participate in resolving site issues related to process design and review design changes.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) certification.
• Hold a valid Saudi Aramco certification/work permit.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in process design within the oil and gas industry.
• At least 2-3 complete projects experience serving as a Process Lead/Principal Process Engineer, leading the EPC phase design for major upstream oil & gas facilities (especially GOSP, oil & gas processing stations, central processing facilities, etc.).
• Extensive project experience working with Saudi Aramco or similar major international oil & gas companies, with a deep understanding and mastery of Aramco standards.
• Proficient in using industry-standard process simulation software (e.g., HYSYS, PipeSIM) and capable of guiding the team in simulation work.
• In-depth understanding of upstream treatment processes such as oil-gas separation, dehydration, desalination, and compression.
• Familiar with international standards and Saudi Aramco standards.
• Capable of independently reviewing critical process calculations and equipment data sheets.
• Ability to motivate and lead technical teams, making sound decisions under pressure.
• Capable of clear and effective technical communication with clients, management, and cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to quickly analyze complex technical problems and propose practical solutions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of basic Arabic is a plus.
• Strong project management and time management skills to ensure design tasks are completed on schedule.