Lead Process Engineer

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

• 8 to 12 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.