Lead Process Design Engineer [Offshore Project] at Ghobash Group

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Offshore IA/PA Process System Design, Air Compressor Sizing & Optimization, Brownfield Tie-in Engineering, ADNOC Process Standards Compliance, Safeguarding & PSV Engineering, Multi-disciplinary Interface Coordination, Offshore Commissioning & Start-up Support

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Company Description Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services. Job Description ROLE PURPOSE The Lead Process Design Engineer shall act as the Technical Authority for all process engineering activities related to the Instrument Air (IA) and Plant Air (PA) System Upgrade, with primary focus on Air Compressors, ensuring: Full compliance with ADNOC Offshore Process Engineering Standards Protection of FEED & Design Basis integrity Safe, reliable, and energy-efficient operation of IA/PA systems on live offshore platforms Independent Owner’s Engineer (OE)-level engineering governance PROCESS ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE SCOPE (IA/PA PROJECT) The scope includes, but is not limited to: Instrument Air & Plant Air system design Air Compressor process sizing & selection Air Dryers (Heatless / Heated) Air Receivers & Distribution Headers Filtration & Moisture Separation Interconnection with Utility & Control Systems Process Safeguarding & Overpressure Protection KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 Process Technical Authority (Owner’s Engineer Role) Act as Lead Process Authority for: IA/PA system design Compressor process sizing Air quality & reliability requirements Enforce compliance with: ADNOC CoPs API / ISO compressor & air treatment standards Provide final technical approval on all process design deliverables 4.2 Air Compressor & IA/PA System Process Design Perform and review: Compressor sizing calculations Air demand balance & peak load assessment System pressure drop calculations Turndown & redundancy philosophy (N+1) Validate: IA vs PA segregation Dryer sizing & moisture removal efficiency Air quality class suitability for instruments 4.3 Brownfield Integration & Offshore Feasibility Lead process engineering for: Tie-ins to live IA/PA headers Shutdown & operational constraints Temporary air supply philosophy during changeover Review: Laser scan & as-built data Brownfield modification method statements Support: SIMOPS planning & execution 4.4 Process Safeguarding, PSV & Safety Studies Lead process input for: HAZID / HAZOP / ENVID Relieving scenarios & PSV sizing Blowdown & vent routing philosophy Ensure: All safeguarding recommendations are implemented in P&IDs & control logic 4.5 Interfaces with Other Disciplines Coordinate closely with: Rotating (compressors, performance) Piping (headers, drops, pressure classes) Static (air receivers, dryers) Electrical (motor power demand) I&C (control logic & interlocks) 4.6 Construction & Commissioning Support Support: Pre-commissioning of IA/PA systems Dryer changeover & air quality verification Performance testing of compressors & dryers Provide process acceptance for RFSU 5. ADNOC-SPECIFIC OFFSHORE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Enforce: ADNOC PTW requirements SIMOPS safety for live system tie-ins Overpressure and stored energy hazard control Ensure: Emergency blow-off and venting are compliant 6. SIMPLE DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING Maintain key process discipline registers, including: Process Equipment List Compressor & IA/PA Calculation Register P&ID Register TQ & Deviation Log Review and approve: Process datasheets P&IDs Cause & Effect diagrams (interface) PSV sizing and safeguarding documents Ensure compliance with: ADNOC Document Numbering System Project Master Document Register (MDR) Prepare and submit: Weekly Process Engineering Progress Reports Monthly Discipline Summary Reports Verify and approve as-built process documentation for: Mechanical Completion (MC) Ready for Commissioning (RFC) Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering ADNOC Offshore project approval experience – Strong Advantage Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer – Advantage Additional Information Minimum Experience: 16+ Years (Oil & Gas EPC Projects) Offshore Experience: Mandatory (Brownfield Platform Projects Preferred) CORE COMPETENCIES Offshore IA/PA Process System Design Air Compressor Sizing & Optimization Brownfield Tie-in Engineering ADNOC Process Standards Compliance Safeguarding & PSV Engineering Multi-disciplinary Interface Coordination Offshore Commissioning & Start-up Support Department: Services

Responsibilities

The Lead Process Design Engineer will act as the Technical Authority for all process engineering activities related to the Instrument Air and Plant Air System Upgrade. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, overseeing system design, and coordinating with multiple disciplines.