Lead Process Engineer - Process

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer with strong expertise in Process Design, Hydraulic Analysis, Surge Analysis, and Process Safety Engineering to support major Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining, Petrochemical, and Energy projects. The successful candidate will lead engineering studies, provide technical direction, and deliver safe, reliable, and optimized process and pipeline systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities across Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering, and EPC project phases.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, design basis documents, and equipment datasheets.
• Perform hydraulic network modelling, surge analysis, water hammer studies, and pressure transient simulations.
• Assess critical operating scenarios including pump trips, compressor trips, emergency shutdowns, valve closures, and startup/shutdown operations.
• Develop and review surge mitigation measures, relief systems, PSV sizing, and process safety solutions.
• Conduct process simulations and support equipment sizing, utility system design, and optimization studies.
• Participate in and lead HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and LOPA reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the process engineering team.

Required Technical Skills

• Process Design Engineering
• Hydraulic Network Modelling
• Surge & Water Hammer Analysis
• Pressure Transient Analysis
• Process Simulation
• PSV Sizing & Relief System Design
• Pipeline and Utility System Design
• Process Safety Studies (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA)

Software Skills

• Process Simulation: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus
• Hydraulic Analysis: AFT Fathom, PIPE-FLO
• Surge & Transient Analysis: AFT Impulse, PipeNet, SPS
• Flow Assurance & Pipeline Simulation: OLGA, PipSIM
• Engineering Drafting: AutoCAD

Preferred Experience

• 12 to 15 years of experience in Process Engineering with significant exposure to hydraulic and surge analysis.
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining, Petrochemical, Energy, Water, or Pipeline projects.
• Strong understanding of API, ASME, and international engineering standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client interfaces.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.