Job Title: Principal Engineer (Process)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Primary Purpose of the Job:
- Monitor, analyze, and benchmark operational performance of LNG Sales Gas PSA and JV Operators to identify deficiencies and recommend action plans to optimize product yields, energy efficiency, cost, and facility reliability/availability.
- Provide technical support to the Asset Manager for informed decision-making by analyzing relevant data and submitting recommendations.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Implement and monitor mass and energy balance systems across LNG North JV facilities; identify improvements and verify data accuracy.
- Support initiatives to reduce flaring and GHG emissions.
- Assist in implementing climate strategy and sustainability policies.
- Lead audits of mass/energy balance processes to ensure proper design and compliance with standards.
- Use HYSYS or similar software to simulate processes and validate operational performance.
- Evaluate concept selection studies to ensure best practice design and safety compliance.
- Coordinate engineering designs, develop scopes for projects, and evaluate technical bids.
- Analyze test-run and operational history to set performance benchmarks and support planning.
- Monitor production and shutdown data using tools to identify reliability trends and debottlenecking opportunities.
- Apply internal benchmarking tools to assess cost efficiency and identify OPEX/CAPEX improvements.
- Share lessons learned and improve process design across ventures.
- Identify optimization and synergy opportunities to reduce costs and carbon footprint.
- Mentor and train Qatari engineers as part of Qatarization development goals.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Experience:
- B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 15 years in oil & gas operations, including at least 5 years in LNG operations.
- Proficient in applying relevant engineering standards and codes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, fluent in English.