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Process Lead

Sector: Oil & Gas

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Single point of accountability for the execution of Process Engineering scopes during concept, pre-FEED and FEED through to EPC, commissioning and operational support.
  • Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion.
  • Adopt pragmatic, fit for purpose approach striving for simplicity without compromising on safety requirement or production objectives.
  • Initiate, develop and manage intelligent process engineering systems and procedures. (P&ID, HYSIS, PIPSIM etc.)
  • Define and safely deliver cost effective project (Process) solutions within challenging timescales.
  • Direct Process Engineering and/or Contractors activities with respect to Process Engineering.
  • Participate in Model (30%/60%/90%), HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA and constructability reviews.
  • Ensure Process Data Sheets and Specification for long Lead items are issued to enable earliest placement of enquires.
  • Ensure integration of process design between vendor packages and the process systems.
  • Prepare, review and approve internal (Process) technical procedures and scope changes.
  • Coordination with other project discipline engineering team members and other internal stakeholders
  • Monitor process engineering progress and ensure necessary information flow between disciplines to meet project milestones. 
  • Contribute and provide process engineering project status reports.
  • Provide on-site support during construction and commissioning activities.

Requirements:

  • Degree from a recognised University in applicable Engineering discipline - mechanical, process, chemical, petroleum engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer or member of an internationally recognized Professional Engineering Association preferred.
  • Must have contributed to a full-cycle execution of a gas processing plant (preferably high ‘10%’ sulphur) in EPC or EPCM environment, from FEED through to commissioning and handover. Experience in managing the associated safety and processing challenges.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Lead Process Engineer with extensive onshore oil & gas project experience with an E&P Operator or Tier-1 Engineering/EPC Company including at least two projects in sour gas environments.
  • Previous project experience in the Middle East is essential. 
  • Technical management of all Process phases, including concept definition and development, detailed engineering, implementation (Construction and Commissioning) and close-out.
  • Have a wide range of technical skills and experience and knowledge of practical process techniques and equipment typically, 2 & 3 phase separation, crude stabilization, H2S removal, water treatment, gas dehydration and sweetening, and process control and safety design.
  • Hands on experience with construction and commissioning.
  • Experience in developing technically acceptable, constructible and operable cost-effective solutions to complex problems.
  • High level of proficiency in engineering software (HYSIS, FlareNet).
  • Knowledge and understanding of modularized process plant design and installation.
  • Ability to maintain a balance of structure, planning and predictability with fast execution.
  • Train and mentor local staff as required.
  • Familiar with sulphur recovery processes including acid gas injection is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in contributing to complex projects with technical teams involving over 50 company and contractor personnel.

Working Conditions:

Full time role Office and Field base with travels around Kurdistan Region.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Sulaymaniyah
Sector: Oil & Gas
Job Code: emp347
Employment Duration: Full Time
Deadline: 20/08/2025

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