Senior Process Engineer – Oil & Gas (Algeria)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer with solid experience in the Oil & Gas sector to lead our process engineering team in Algeria. The successful candidate will act as the technical reference point, overseeing design activities from FEED through detailed engineering and ensuring high‑quality deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise process engineering for on‑shore oil & gas facilities, including offshore projects when required.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), heat & material balances, and equipment sizing (separators, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors).
• Prepare, check and approve process datasheets, line lists, equipment lists, utility consumption summaries and operating manuals.
• Facilitate HAZID, HAZOP and SIL studies, conduct process safety evaluations 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 phases as needed.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, promote knowledge transfer and enforce best practices.
• Contribute to internal standards, continuous improvement initiatives and workflow optimisation.

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.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and leadership abilities.
• Fluent technical English; Italian is a plus.

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 and SIL study facilitation.
• Process safety evaluation and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ISO standards.
• Experience with Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus simulation tools.