Job Title
Senior Process Simulation Engineer
Location
London, United Kingdom – Hybrid working with occasional overseas travel
Job Overview
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Provide technical leadership for dynamic and steady-state process simulation across complex offshore and onshore energy projects
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Support both traditional energy and energy-transition developments
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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development within the team
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Translate complex simulation outputs into actionable recommendations for multidisciplinary teams
Key Responsibilities
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Act as technical authority for dynamic and steady-state process simulation
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Develop integrated simulation models linking topsides, pipelines, and flow assurance systems
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Deliver simulation studies to support process design, control philosophy, and operational optimisation
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Assess plant behaviour during start-up, shutdown, turndown, and abnormal or safety-critical scenarios
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Define and deliver technically robust simulation scopes to agreed quality, cost, and programme
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Provide simulation evidence to underpin control strategies, trip settings, and operating philosophies
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Support HAZOP close-out, flare and relief design, and verification of safety-critical cases
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Evaluate downstream impacts on compressors, flare systems, and critical equipment
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Support development of internal simulation tools, workflows, and best practices
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Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to technical capability growth
Required Skills & Experience
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Experience in dynamic process simulation within oil and gas, energy transition, or complex process industries
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Strong expertise in HYSYS Dynamics, OLGA, and integrated simulation environments
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Proven ability to deliver technical studies and support FEED and detailed design phases
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Experience developing or assessing control philosophies and operability strategies
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Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical findings
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Consultancy mindset with experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams
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Ability to support, mentor, and develop engineers within a technical discipline
Why Consider This Role
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Work at the forefront of process safety, operability, and control systems design
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Provide technical leadership on complex offshore and onshore energy projects
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Contribute to capability development and mentoring within a highly skilled team
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Opportunity to influence process simulation standards, workflows, and best practices