Principal Process Engineer - Decommissioning

Principal Process Engineer – Decommissioning

Location:

Aberdeen (Office-Based, Monday–Friday)

Contract Type:
Ltd Company Contractor Preferred

Duration:
Minimum 12-Month Contract

Start Date:

ASAP

Our client is a major UK North Sea operator currently undertaking the early-stage planning of a significant offshore decommissioning programme. As part of a rigorous and transparent planning process, they are actively evaluating the most appropriate decommissioning arrangements for a range of offshore installations and associated infrastructure.

To support this important phase of work, we are seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to play a key role in the feasibility, conceptual and study stages of the project.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile decommissioning programme with a leading industry operator while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

• Lead process engineering activities across decommissioning studies and projects.
• Support the identification, assessment and development of decommissioning options for offshore facilities and infrastructure.
• Deliver feasibility studies, conceptual engineering and early project phase evaluations.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering deliverables and process documentation.
• Provide technical input into abandonment, topsides and subsea decommissioning strategies.
• Participate in risk assessments, HAZID workshops and technical reviews.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, project teams and specialist contractors.
• Ensure all engineering activities are delivered safely and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Degree qualified in Chemical, Process or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience working on decommissioning projects within the offshore sector.
• Strong background in feasibility studies, conceptual engineering and study-phase projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineering activities and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Experience supporting North Sea asset decommissioning programmes.
• Knowledge of UK offshore decommissioning regulations and industry best practices.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

• Long-term contract opportunity with a major North Sea operator.
• Minimum 12-month assignment with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on a strategically significant decommissioning programme.

We are looking to onboard the successful candidate as soon as possible. If you have extensive process engineering experience within the Oil & Gas sector and a strong track record in decommissioning projects, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV along with details of your availability and expected hourly rate.