Process Engineer at Oilserv Limited

Job Summary

• Translating client requirements into detailed engineering designs.
• Ensure that what is designed is efficient and safe to operate.
• Contributing to the successful completion of projects within budget and schedule

Job Details

Core Responsibilities:

Process Design and Development:

• Developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Performing process simulations and calculations using software like Aspen HYSYS.
• Sizing and specifying process equipment (e.g., vessels, pumps, heat exchangers).
• Developing Heat and Material Balances (HMBs).

Safety and Risk Assessment:

• Participating in Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies.
• Contributing to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Technical Documentation:

• Preparing design basis documents, technical specifications, and operating manuals.
• Generating reports and presentations to communicate design concepts and results.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Working closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., piping, instrumentation, electrical).
• Interacting with vendors and suppliers to evaluate equipment and ensure compliance.
• Communicating with clients to understand their requirements and provide technical support.

Process Optimization:

• Identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshooting operational problems and providing solutions.
• Contributing to commissioning and start-up activities.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensuring that all designs and operations adhere to relevant environmental and industry regulations.
• In the context of EPC projects:
• Translating client requirements into detailed engineering designs.
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Supervise subcontractor’s process team to make sure that their output is fit for purpose, cost effective and easy to construct 
• Review of vendor’s process deliverables 

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• A Master's degree (M.Sc.) will be an added advantage 
• Registered engineer with COREN is mandatory 
• A minimum of 7-10+ years of relevant experience is commonly expected.
• Significant experience in the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry is crucial.
• Experience in pipelines, gas processing design and engineering is highly valued.
• Experience working on various project phases, including conceptual studies, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), and detailed design, is important.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects.

EPC Experience:

• Proven experience working within an EPC environment.