Overall summary
Principal process engineer (offshore) with proven experience in the design of offshore process units, pipelines, utilities and offsite facilities from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Thorough knowledge of projects/process engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures. Minimum 15-20 years’ experience in offshore oil & gas, hydrocarbons, and/or infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.
Duties and responsibilities
Lead a team of about 15-20 process engineers and related discipline engineers and designers
Scoping of projects, including process deliverables
Review and approve process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, design basis, process narratives, process calculations, equipment specification documents, etc.)
Review and approve process engineering work plans
Manage process engineering project requirements
Review and approve basis of design documents
Estimate work-hours
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the clients
Responsible for design integrity of process engineering scope, performance of assigned staff, and on-schedule delivery of the work within budget
Lead technical presentations to clients and their representatives as required
Serve as technical resource to process engineers and related discipline engineers and designers
Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards (client, KBR and international) are correctly applied
Key interactions
Project management
Discipline managers
Client
Qualifications & years of experience
Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related field, and a minimum of 20 years’ relevant engineering experience.
Key skills & technical competencies
Sound knowledge of basic offshore process engineering principles, P&ID/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, safety devices
Understanding of process simulation methods (e.g. HYSYS, Pipenet)
Familiarity with key Saudi Arabian engineering standards and procedures
Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule
Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements, industrial drainage design and equipment, familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards
Must be proficient in English, oral and written
Excellent technical presentation skills required