We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in designing optimizing and implementing efficient processes for hydrocarbon production refining or transportation facilities. They will play a key role in evaluating troubleshooting and enhancing process systems to ensure safety compliance and productivity across operations.
Tasks
Responsibilities:
- Process Design & Optimization: Develop review and enhance process designs for oil and gas production or refining units to improve efficiency and safety
- Technical Leadership: Provide expert advice on process design standards and best practices to support ongoing and new projects
- Project Coordination: Work closely with crossfunctional teams including mechanical electrical and instrumentation engineers to ensure seamless integration of process designs
- Risk & Safety Compliance: Perform process safety analyses (e.g. HAZOP LOPA) and ensure designs meet industry safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Troubleshooting & Analysis: Identify and resolve process bottlenecks and inefficiencies through indepth analysis and data interpretation
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation including process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for continuous improvement by staying uptodate with industry advancements and integrating new technologies where applicable
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- Ideally 10 years of experience in a similar role within the oil and gas industry (mandatory)
- Available to relocate to Iraq
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g. Aspen HYSYS PRO/II) and knowledge of process safety management systems.
- Strong understanding of oil and gas regulations environmental standards and health and safety requirements
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement costeffective solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills for crossdepartmental coordination and technical reporting
Preferred Skills:
- Relevant certifications such as PMP or P.E. (Professional Engineer) are a plus
- Proficiency in additional engineering software and tools (e.g. MATLAB AutoCAD) for advanced data analysis and system design