Lead Process Engineer - Technical Authority
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52331)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Lead Process Engineer - Technical AuthorityJob Snapshot
Role: Lead Process Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Chemical Engineering
Experience: 8 years of the same or similar experience in the Oil and Gas industry
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for a Full Time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position directs, supervises and coordinates Process Engineering activities while providing specialist technical advice to operations and project teams. The role acts as the Company\'s Technical Authority for process discipline engineering, reviews EPC engineering deliverables, supports projects through construction and commissioning, and maintains the technical integrity and timely delivery of process engineering studies.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Chemical Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full
Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Process Engineering Leadership
* Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of engineers within the Process Engineering discipline.
* Provide technical advice to operations on relevant process engineering matters.
* Maintain the technical integrity, quality and timely completion of engineering studies.
* Prepare progress and performance analysis reports.
* Identify problematic areas and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
* Ensure Process Engineering activities are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
* Support achievement and maintenance of ISO certification requirements for the Process section.
Technical Authority
Act as the Company\'s Technical Authority for process discipline engineering and provide authoritative technical direction when required. Provide mediation where technical disputes arise between conflicting parties and support consistent application of engineering requirements across Company activities.
Engineering and Project Support
* Review process and control engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors.
* Review systems and equipment designs with consideration for safe and practical operation.
* Provide on-site Process Engineering consultation during project construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
* Provide Process Engineering expertise for the development and authorization of key technical documents.
* Support development of philosophies, policies and design basis documents covering Assets, Major Projects, Brownfield Projects and New Field Projects.
* Promote consistency and effectiveness in the application of Process Engineering requirements across project activities.
Standards and Technical Governance
* Support the development and review of Process Engineering standards.
* Review applicable codes of practice and technical specifications.
* Ensure technical requirements remain aligned with prevailing legislation and current best practices.
* Incorporate relevant lessons learned from previous activities into engineering standards and practices.
* Identify, investigate and recommend appropriate technical innovations, developments and enhancements that can improve delivery of business objectives.
* Ensure appropriate Process Engineering representation and expertise is available for HSE-driven studies and workshops.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
* 8 years of the same or similar experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
* Experience providing technical Process Engineering support to operations and projects.
* Experience reviewing EPC contractor engineering deliverables related to process and controls.
* Knowledge of process systems and equipment design considerations.
* Experience supporting construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
* Knowledge of Process Engineering standards, codes of practice and technical specifications.
* Experience supporting technical studies, engineering documentation and HSE-related studies and workshops.
Professional Certification
As applicable.
Work Arrangement: On-site
Process Engineering Leadership
* Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of engineers within the Process Engineering discipline.
* Provide technical advice to operations on relevant process engineering matters.
* Maintain the technical integrity, quality and timely completion of engineering studies.
* Prepare progress and performance analysis reports.
* Identify problematic areas and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
* Ensure Process Engineering activities are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
* Support achievement and maintenance of ISO certification requirements for the Process section.
Technical Authority
Act as the Company\'s Technical Authority for process discipline engineering and provide authoritative technical direction when required. Provide mediation where technical disputes arise between conflicting parties and support consistent application of engineering requirements across Company activities.
Engineering and Project Support
* Review process and control engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors.
* Review systems and equipment designs with consideration for safe and practical operation.
* Provide on-site Process Engineering consultation during project construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
* Provide Process Engineering expertise for the development and authorization of key technical documents.
* Support development of philosophies, policies and design basis documents covering Assets, Major Projects, Brownfield Projects and New Field Projects.
* Promote consistency and effectiveness in the application of Process Engineering requirements across project activities.
Standards and Technical Governance
* Support the development and review of Process Engineering standards.
* Review applicable codes of practice and technical specifications.
* Ensure technical requirements remain aligned with prevailing legislation and current best practices.
* Incorporate relevant lessons learned from previous activities into engineering standards and practices.
* Identify, investigate and recommend appropriate technical innovations, developments and enhancements that can improve delivery of business objectives.
* Ensure appropriate Process Engineering representation and expertise is available for HSE-driven studies and workshops.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
* 8 years of the same or similar experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
* Experience providing technical Process Engineering support to operations and projects.
* Experience reviewing EPC contractor engineering deliverables related to process and controls.
* Knowledge of process systems and equipment design considerations.
* Experience supporting construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
* Knowledge of Process Engineering standards, codes of practice and technical specifications.
* Experience supporting technical studies, engineering documentation and HSE-related studies and workshops.
Professional Certification
As applicable.
