Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering with 15-18 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, including a minimum of 5 years in offshore brownfield projects and strong experience in offshore water injection facilities. Proficiency in process simulation software (HYSYS, Aspen Plus) and process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA) is essential. Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
Description
Title:Specialist Process Engineer - Offshore Water Injection ProjectJob Title: Specialist Process Engineer- Offshore Water Injection ProjectKBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Process Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi. Job PurposeThe Specialist Process Engineer is responsible for providing advanced process engineering expertise for the design, modification, integration, and commissioning of offshore water injection facilities. The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient process design and operation while supporting brownfield modifications and maintaining compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Engineering & DesignLead process engineering activities for offshore water injection systems and associated facilities.Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Design Basis, and Engineering Calculations.Perform hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, and system performance evaluations.Review and optimize water injection system design for efficiency, reliability, and operability.Support process optimization and debottlenecking studies.Safety & Risk ManagementParticipate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and other process safety studies.Ensure compliance with company process safety management requirements.Conduct process risk assessments and provide mitigation measures.Support Management of Change (MOC) activities for brownfield modifications.Engineering CoordinationCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Operations.Provide technical support during detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.Review vendor documents and technical proposals.Resolve process engineering issues arising during project execution.Brownfield & Offshore SupportPerform feasibility studies and brownfield engineering assessments.Support tie-in engineering and shutdown planning activities.Evaluate existing offshore facilities for integration of new water injection systems.Conduct offshore site surveys and technical reviews when required.Commissioning & Operations SupportDevelop process commissioning procedures.Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.Troubleshoot process upsets and operational challenges.Assist operations teams in achieving production and injection targets.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering.Master's Degree is an added advantage.Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration preferred.Experience15 - 18 years of process engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.Minimum 5 years in offshore brownfield projects.Strong experience in offshore water injection facilities and produced water systems.Proven involvement in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Start-up phases.ADNOC Offshore or Middle East project experience highly preferred.Technical CompetenciesWater Injection System DesignProduced Water TreatmentProcess Simulation (HYSYS, Aspen Plus)Hydraulic AnalysisRelief and Flare System DesignProcess Safety Management (PSM)HAZOP / SIL / LOPA StudiesBrownfield EngineeringOffshore Facility ModificationsCommissioning & Startup SupportSoftware SkillsAspen HYSYSAspen PlusPipeSimFlarenetHTRIPipeFlowMS Office Suite