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 from FEED through detailed engineering and supporting construction phases.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise process engineering activities for on‑shore oil & gas projects, including offshore projects when required.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Heat & Material Balances (H&MB).
• Size and select key equipment such as separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and compressors.
• Prepare, verify, and approve process datasheets, technical specifications, line lists, equipment lists, and utility consumption summaries.
• Facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL studies, and conduct process safety and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with piping, electrical, instrumentation, safety, and other disciplines to ensure technical consistency.
• Provide advanced technical support during client, licensor, and supplier clarification meetings.
• Support construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities as needed.
• 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 excellent command of technical English.

Required skills

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Heat & Material Balances (H&MB) and equipment sizing (separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors).
• HAZID, HAZOP, SIL studies and process safety evaluations.
• Process simulation tools – Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and ISO standards.