Process Support Engineer – Petrochemicals
Location: Qatar (Mesaieed / Ras Laffan)
We are seeking a Process Support Engineer to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across petrochemical facilities. This role focuses on process optimisation, continuous improvement, and problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to identify process improvements, implement solutions, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Investigate and resolve production process issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
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Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and reduce costs.
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Maintain deep technical knowledge of production processes and relevant industry standards.
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Collaborate with operations, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to achieve shared objectives.
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Develop advanced process monitoring tools to track yields, quality, flow rates, and other key metrics.
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Propose operational adjustments and changes to procedures to improve plant performance.
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Support engineering projects and process modifications, including feasibility studies, design, and start-up.
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Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
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Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the team.
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Conduct equipment inspections and provide engineering recommendations.
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Perform risk assessments for process-related activities to ensure safety and compliance.
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Use data analysis tools to generate reports and recommendations for process performance improvement.
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Identify cost reduction opportunities and support budget management.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
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Maintain documentation, participate in audits, and support quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
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Prepare reports on KPIs, process performance, and improvement initiatives for management review.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
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5–7 years’ experience in process engineering within the petrochemicals or oil and gas sector.
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Proficiency in technical evaluation of vendors and chemicals, and process equipment selection.
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Experience with process optimization, plant operations troubleshooting, and simulator modeling is preferred.
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English proficiency required; working knowledge of Arabic preferred.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
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Ability to mentor junior staff and lead process improvement initiatives.
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Familiarity with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency and process innovation within a leading petrochemical environment.