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Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Process Engineer to join the Energy team in Abu Dhabi, UAE

The global energy transition is upon us. As we shift to a low carbon world, meeting the growing demand for energy will require revolutionary thinking and a variety of resources. At Hatch we are passionately committed to the pursuit of positive change, and we are helping our clients to achieve their decarbonization, emissions reduction, and net-zero goals. Hatch is heavily involved in gasification, emerging blue hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and green hydrogen projects, in addition to other carbon capture retrofits on existing facilities.

Hatch’s Energy group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. In addition to the decarbonization expertise, our energy capability comprises the entire value chain – upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our team today and help make a difference! 

Background

Due to an increase in workload, we are looking for a talented Lead Process Engineer to join our regional Energy team. The position would be based in Abu Dhabi with some travel within the region.

Summary

The Lead Process Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services covering all project stages including pre-feasibility, concept, FEED and some detailed engineering for both minor and major projects.  The work is varied and stimulating, covering greenfield developments, brownfield upgrades and operations support, onshore and offshore. The scope of works will be both in the oil & gas sector as well as the growing energy transition sector.

The Lead Process Engineer will oversee and guide the development of process engineering deliverables ensuring they meet the project’s scope, are delivered on schedule and budget, and meet Hatch’s quality standards. The role requires the engineer to develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. In addition, the Lead Process Engineer will liaise with other disciplines to ensure the process intent of the plant is maintained throughout the design life. 

As the successful candidate, you will: 

Scope of Activities:

The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for the following through the full project lifecycle:

• Process design basis, design criteria, process simulations, PFDs, P&IDs development, HAZOPS, HAZID, SIL, and safety integrity of the plant design

• Design calculations and data sheets for unit operations

• Relief and flare load estimation, depressurization, flare studies and system design

• Operating and control philosophies 

• Technology licensor packages review and selection methodology

• Review of operating and capital cost estimates

• Participate and/or lead development and maintenance of expertise in specific areas

• Study and project management with direct responsibility for meeting quality, schedule and cost requirements

• Interfacing with clients through progress meetings, presentations and site visits

• Technical management and supervision of engineers performing process and multi-discipline studies

• Development of work plans, schedules and estimates for execution of complete studies / projects

• Assisting less experienced process engineers in developing their process engineering skills

• Performs most assignments independently. Receives technical guidance from the Process Manager on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. 

You bring to the role: 

Qualifications and Experience

• 15+ years of professional experience in the upstream oil and gas onshore sector, ideally with a background in working for consultancy organizations executing conceptual, FEED, PMC and EPCM scopes.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering from a recognized University.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Highly numerate with a good working knowledge of the company and international codes and standards, including API, ISO, ASME, ISA, Shell DEPs, BP GPs etc.

• Experience in industry standard software such as HYSYS, Unisim, Flare System Analyzer, Pipesim, Phast, Flaresim, etc.

• Experience in onshore gas processing, technical process safety studies for oil and gas production facilities.

• Experience in energy transition scopes including hydrogen, CCUS and decarbonization.

• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline would be an advantage.

• Personal Qualities. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

  • Ability to work in a multi-discipline team to develop solutions focused on client objectives,

  • Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and commercial skills,

  • Enthusiasm for facilities engineering and the desire to develop their abilities in study and project management.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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