Head of Process Engineering

Job Title:
Head of Process Engineering

Location: Qatar (site based)
Contract Type: Long term contract

• We are supporting a major international energy operator on a large-scale production sustainability programme.
• This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Process Engineering professional to drive delivery of complex offshore and onshore facility modifications, compression systems, and brownfield integration works.
• The successful candidate will lead the Process Engineering function across major EPC activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality design and execution throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Lead and manage the Process Engineering team, providing technical direction, oversight, and performance management.
• Ensure delivery of process design and flow assurance in line with project requirements from FEED through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Review and approve contractor deliverables including simulations, calculations, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Develop and validate Basis of Design, technical notes, and process studies to support the project scope.
• Oversee brownfield tie‑in design verification and ensure effective integration with existing facilities.
• Ensure process design considers full asset lifecycle, operability, and long‑term reliability.
• Plan and coordinate Process Engineering deliverables to support project schedule and execution strategy.
• Act as the primary technical interface with EPC contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation of EPC tender documentation and participate in technical bid evaluations.
• Lead and participate in key technical workshops including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, value engineering, and lessons learned reviews.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with technical, safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, piping, and instrumentation.
• Provide technical risk assessment and support resolution of complex engineering issues.
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Support the development and mentoring of national workforce personnel.

• Ensure all activities comply with company Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Adhere to applicable regulatory, legal, and corporate governance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 6 years in offshore oil and gas projects.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead Process Engineering role.
• Strong experience with offshore platforms, pipelines, compression systems, and surface facilities across greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Experience working on major capital projects (typically over USD 1 billion).
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution from FEED through to commissioning.
• Experience working with international Tier 1 EPC contractors or major operators.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and coordination skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, matrix project environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.