Senior Process Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas sector to lead our Process Engineering team. The successful candidate will act as the technical reference point for on‑shore facilities, overseeing design activities from FEED through detailed engineering and supporting construction phases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the process engineering department for on‑shore Oil & Gas projects.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Heat & Material Balances (H&MB).
• Size and select major equipment such as separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps and compressors.
• Prepare, check and approve process datasheets, technical specifications, line lists, equipment lists and utility consumption summaries.
• Conduct and support HAZID, HAZOP and SIL studies, as well as process safety and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with piping, electrical, instrumentation, safety and other disciplines to ensure technical consistency.
• Provide technical support during client, licensor and supplier clarification meetings.
• Assist construction, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities when required.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field.
• 7‑10 years of experience in process design for Oil & Gas or industrial plants.
• Proven experience leading and managing an engineering team in Algeria.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, ISO) and utility systems.
• Excellent command of technical English; Italian is a plus.

Required skills

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Heat & Material Balances (H&MB)
• Equipment sizing and selection (separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors)
• Process datasheet and specification preparation
• HAZID, HAZOP and SIL studies
• Process safety evaluations and risk assessments
• Process simulation tools – Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ISO standards