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 FEED, basic and detailed engineering phases, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and seamless coordination with clients and multidisciplinary partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise process engineering activities for on‑shore oil & gas facilities, including FEED, basic and detailed design.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), heat & material balances, and equipment specifications.
• Size and select major equipment such as separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps and compressors.
• Prepare, check and approve process datasheets, line lists, equipment lists and utility consumption summaries.
• Conduct and support HAZID, HAZOP and SIL studies, process safety evaluations and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with piping, electrical, instrumentation, safety and other engineering disciplines to ensure technical consistency.
• Provide technical support during client, licensor and supplier clarification meetings.
• Support construction, pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases when required.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering workflows.

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, preferably in Algeria.
• Proven experience leading and managing an engineering team.
• Fluent technical English; Italian language is a plus.

Required skills

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Heat & Material Balances (H&MB) and equipment sizing.
• Design of separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps and compressors.
• Preparation and approval of process datasheets, line lists and equipment lists.
• HAZID, HAZOP and SIL studies, process safety and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ISO standards.
• Proficiency with Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus.