Chief Process Engineer
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About the Role
Arkad is seeking a Chief Process Engineer to lead process engineering for a major EPC project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves technical assurance, deliverables approval, project cost control, and safety studies.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure all process discipline activities are executed efficiently and cost effectively in line with contract specs, quality standards, and safety/environmental regulations
- Review and formally approve all process outputs, including Heat & Mass Balances, P&IDs, PFDs, UFDs, calculations, reports, process descriptions, data sheets, and procedures
- Prepare deliverables planning, monitor progress deviations, implement recovery plans, and strictly track engineering man hours against the project budget
- Actively participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and Risk Assessment studies
- Lead the allocated process engineering team and coordinate engineering subcontractors
- Interface with technology licensors, technology providers, and main equipment suppliers
- Maintain strict interdisciplinary coordination and provide expert support to the Site Technical Office during commissioning phases
- Assist the Bid & Proposal team during tender reviews
Requirements
- 10 15 years of experience in Process Engineering within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Energy EPC projects
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Deep knowledge of international codes and standards (API, ASME, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in Hysys, process simulators, SPPID, and HTRI
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Proven technical leadership capabilities
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Role Overview
- Arkad is expanding its operations for a strategic, local EPC project in the Abu Dhabi area.
- We are looking for a high caliber Chief Process Engineer to join us under an Abu Dhabi contractual framework.
- In this role, you will hold ultimate technical ownership and delivery responsibility for the process engineering scope, defining core guidelines, and acting as the key interface with the Client.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all process discipline activities are executed efficiently and cost effectively in line with contract specs, quality standards, and safety/environmental regulations. Lead the Technical Assurance process.
- Review and formally approve all process outputs, including Heat & Mass Balances, P&IDs, PFDs, UFDs, calculations, reports, process descriptions, data sheets, and procedures.
- Prepare deliverables planning, monitor progress deviations, implement recovery plans, and strictly track engineering man hours (spent vs. earned mhrs) against the project budget.
- Actively participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and Risk Assessment studies.
- Lead the allocated process engineering team. Coordinate engineering subcontractors and interface with technology licensors, technology providers, and main equipment suppliers.
- Maintain strict interdisciplinary coordination. Provide expert support to the Site Technical Office during the commissioning phases and assist the Bid & Proposal team during tender reviews.
Your Profile
- 10 15 years of long standing experience in Process Engineering within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Energy EPC projects, with proven technical leadership capabilities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Deep knowledge of international codes and standards (API, ASME, etc.).
- Advanced proficiency in discipline software tools, including Hysys, process simulators, SPPID, and HTRI.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Recruitment Timeline
- Phase 1 (Mid July 2026): Preliminary technical screening interviews via remote video call.
- Phase 2 (Last week of July 2026): Final round of face to face interviews on site in Abu Dhabi.
- Candidates already located in the UAE or GCC region with immediate availability will be given strong priority.
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