Principal Engineer - Process

Job Description

Join ourJourneyPetrofac is currently looking to recruit aPrincipal Engineer ? Processto be based in omanWhat we doPetrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world?s leading energy companies.We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.Equal OpportunitiesWe recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.Minimum RequirementBachelor?s Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of related experience preferably froma background in working for consultancy organizations in the EPC of the Oil and Gas IndustryScope of ResponsibilitiesLead a team of engineers and designers in carrying out basic/detailed engineering work for large sizedprojects assuming entire responsibility for conceptual and detailed design and provide necessary technicalinformation for costing/procurement in compliance with tender specifications/guidelines, quality requirementsand within budgeted man-hour and project schedules.Primary Duties

• Review the ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, delegate work, raisetechnical queries, manage inputs to other disciplines, review techno-commercial vendor offers; prepareproposal technical writeups and man-hour estimates.
• Supervise the verification of design integrity. Use Process Simulation software such as HYSYS andPIPESIM to ensure project specification details in the FEED Packages are feasible. Interpret andevaluate reports from process engineering software. Evaluate and compare the various Feed packagedocuments and Data Sheets using scope of supply analysis and heat-and-mass balance calculations.Identify discrepancies and inconsistencies take corrective action where required.
• Verify and conceptualize the most optimum work route. Identify a clear scope of work/supply andaccordingly plan/schedule the engineering activities and manpower resource. Identify and quantify totalnumber of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation, format of delivery, time schedules and otherrequirements for execution of the work.
• Coordinate with projects and planning on project time schedules, establish target completion dates,ensure target dates are achieved.
• Lead the preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR) for process activities, carry out ContractReview; review all key process deliverables to ensure correctness. Identify and resolve discrepancies anddivergences from original proposal through the instigation of technical queries or meetings withprojects/client.
• Recommend, assign and distribute manpower for the execution of engineering activities within budgetedproject man-hours. Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall manpower costs.
• Supervise the preparation of Start-up and Operations Manuals. Prepare Operational Test Procedures(OTP?s) when required. Provide support to commissioning teams when required.
• Supervise system engineering for finalizing P&I diagrams, performing equipment sizing / ratingcalculations and finalizing suitable materials of construction conforming to process/ service requirement
• Interface and provide clarification and guidance and technical support to construction sites andcommissioning engineers provide start-up assistance as required.
• Supervise the preparation of design and equipment calculations for identification and verification ofequipment parameters including calculations for valve sizes, pumps, vessels, exchangers, columns,safety valves, control valves, shutdown valves, line sizing, logic diagrams etc.
• Lead the preparation of equipment lists for downstream engineering disciplines. Ensure equipmentcompatibility and conformance with client specifications. Recommend cost effective measures to reducethe overall project costs, ensuring technical and safety compliance.
• Interface and regularly meet with client and vendor representatives, conduct internal staff meetings,ensure the progress of project in accordance to schedule, allotted man hours and budgeted costs.Coordinate with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues. Update TDR progressreports through the use of PETROCEPT software.
• Perform/supervise all safety related process calculations such as blow-down /depressurizing, safety reliefetc. Participate in all Design Reviews, HAZID, HAZOP and Model Reviews. Close out HAZOP actionsrelated to process design and implement the action in process documents.
• Interact with Quality Assurance for quality issues, strictly ensure compliance with Company?s ISO Qualityprocedures. Coordinate Internal and Client audit requests, facilitate audit procedures of engineeringsystems within the department.
• Provide Performance / utility guarantees and prepare guarantee test procedure.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations, establish performance criteria, identify employee
• strengths and weaknesses, and recommend training and development requirements.
• Identify training/development needs for team and participate in establishing career path.
• Perform related duties as and when directed by Direct Supervisor.

• Job/Cost ImpactLeads the activities in converting the project from concept to detailed design within Project Budgetrequirements. Serves as the tie-in in the department team for inter-discipline engineering concerned with theproject. Accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of project withinallotted schedule, manpower and costs.

• Decision Making AuthorityMay make decisions on layout, design and equipment specifications limited to the scope of contractrequirements and specifications. Consults with supervisor on main issues effecting layout and equipmentspecifications. May make recommendations on mobilization/demobilization of personnel

• Supervisory ResponsibilityDirects the resource allocation and workloads of a team of subordinates.Typically leading a group of professionals or technical staff.

• Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesRefer to HR/ OD Competency Management System (CMS)

• Physical Effort and Work EnvironmentDuties performed in Main Office mostly in air-conditioned surroundings. Approx. 50% of time spent on thecomputer with the remaining 50% in supervision, planning, coordination?s, meetings and contacts.Occasionally incumbent would require traveling to sites..

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