Lead Process Engineer

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Job Title: Lead Process Engineer Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State Industry: Oil & Gas Servicing Role summary The Process Lead is responsible for the technical integrity of all process engineering deliverables across assigned oil and gas projects. The role ensures that PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, process datasheets and operating philosophies fully align with the FEED, safety requirements and process performance criteria. Key responsibilities Lead the development, review and approval of process design deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances and process simulations. Prepare and validate process datasheets, operating philosophies and control narratives, ensuring safe, efficient and operable process schemes. Ensure full alignment of process designs with FEED documentation, project scope, safety standards and defined performance criteria. Coordinate closely with mechanical, piping, E&I, safety and operations teams to secure full integration of process designs across all disciplines. Lead or participate in design and safety reviews (e.g. HAZOP, HAZID, SIL), ensuring that process risks are identified, documented and addressed in the design. Provide technical leadership and guidance to process engineers, reviewing their work for accuracy, consistency and compliance with standards. Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards and client specifications for all process engineering activities. Support commissioning and start‑up teams with process input, operating procedures and troubleshooting as required. Contribute to optimisation and debottlenecking studies to improve plant performance, reliability and energy efficiency. Prepare technical reports, calculations and documentation required for internal reviews, client approvals and regulatory submissions. Qualifications and experience Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in process engineering, with significant time in a similar lead/process lead role within the oil and gas sector. Strong experience developing and owning PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, process datasheets and process philosophies for oil and gas facilities. Proven involvement in FEED, detailed design and safety reviews (HAZOP/HAZID/SIL) for upstream, midstream or downstream projects. Solid knowledge of applicable process engineering standards and best practices, with strong focus on safety and operability. Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment.

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