Principal Process Engineer

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Principal Process Engineer to support offshore Oil & Gas engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process engineering studies and design activities, including process configuration development and optimization.
• Perform process simulations and prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs), Heat & Material Balances, and Utility Balances.
• Develop and review Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Prepare process and instrumentation datasheets and technical specifications.
• Conduct relief and blowdown studies, analyze relief scenarios, and determine flare system requirements.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations, line sizing, and hydraulic analyses.
• Develop process design philosophies, operating manuals, and engineering deliverables.
• Support the execution of Concept, FEED, and Detailed Engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to project planning and execution activities.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of process engineering experience within the oil and gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors.
• Proven experience in offshore developments, including FPSO facilities, oil & gas production systems, LNG, or gas processing projects.
• Strong knowledge of process design, heat and material balance development, equipment sizing, and P&ID preparation.
• Experience leading process engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Familiarity with Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design project phases.
• Exposure to low-carbon, decarbonization, or energy transition projects would be advantageous.
• Previous experience as a Lead Process Engineer, Area Lead Process Engineer, or Principal Process Engineer is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.