Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field, with at least 10 years of direct experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or EPC industry. Must have good exposure to process engineering software, international standards, and experience in product handling, ship loading, jetty, or marine facilities and operations. Strong project management and leadership skills are essential.
Description
Requisition Id: 942Location:Mesaieed, QAContract Type: Indefinite ContractFunction: Major ProjectsJob SummaryThe role holder will be supporting the Head of Section in managing engineering activities related to the design, development, coordination, implementation, execution, and control of projects, ensuring alignment with the Company's strategy, commitments, and goals.The role holder focuses on providing technical guidance, problem-solving, decision-making, and analysis of the engineering department portfolio using innovative and analytical techniques. This role will be focused on urea products and export conveyor system design and operation Product Handling, urea Ship loaders, ammonia loading operations, Jetty, Marine facilities & operations.Key AccountabilitiesOversee development and review of process design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and process simulations. Ensuring process design aligns with licensor requirements, safety standards, and operational philosophy.Lead and close out HAZOP, SIL, and operability studies.Ensure fire protection, gas detection, and emergency systems are designed per NFPA and QAFCO standards.Support hazardous area classification, firewater system design, and safety layout reviews.Participate in risk assessments and ensure implementation of safety recommendations.Assist the Head of Engineering in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure alignment with Project objectives, EPCC Contract requirements, and Project procedures.Track and report progress of engineering deliverables, highlighting deviations and supporting recovery actions.Review, verify and comment on technical documentation submitted by EPCC Contractor, including datasheets, drawings, specifications, and vendor documents.Participate in kick-off meetings with subcontractors to align on technical scope, quality expectations, and schedule.Follow up on fabrication progress and support resolution of NCRs or fabrication defects reported by subcontractors.Collaborate with the construction team to ensure proper installation of equipment and systems in accordance with engineering deliverables.Monitor engineering deliverables against the commissioning-driven project schedule and report deviations.Coordinate with EPCC Contractor and internal teams to ensure timely completion of engineering inputs required for commissioning.Coordinate engineering interfaces between internal departments (Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Procurement) and EPCC Contractor.Support the Interface Team in technical review of spare parts, tie-in readiness, and resolution of interface-related issues.Participate in multidisciplinary reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, QRA, and 3D model reviews, and ensure closure of action items.Support identification and tracking of engineering-related risks and contribute to the Project Risk Register.Maintain records of technical reviews, NCR resolutions, inspection outcomes, and interface coordination.Support audit preparation and participate in lessons learned sessions.Desired Candidate ProfileBachelor's degree in chemical engineering or relevant discipline.A minimum of 10 Years of direct and relevant experience within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry, or EPC company.Good exposure to process engineering software design and knowledge in all aspects of Process Engineering implementation and execution based on International Standards.Having exposure of Product Handling, Ship loading, Jetty or Marine facilities and Operations.Having strong skills of Project Management, Leadership and team management.Preferably having experience in Ammonia & Urea Major Projects, with the following exposure:Design and operation of the urea bulk hallsFamiliar with urea product and export conveyor system design and operationBulk Hall product quality control systemsStart-up and commissioning of urea product handling and storage facilities.Troubleshooting experience of bulk halls urea systemsUrea batch scale design and operationsExperience with bulk urea Ship loaders operationsExperience with bulk ammonia loading operations