Overview
Bechtel is launching its newest Energy office in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, aiming to be an epicenter of innovation and engineering excellence in the region. You will collaborate with global experts to deliver transformative oil, gas, chemical and New Energies projects that support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and shape the future of sustainable energy. Be part of a bold new chapter in Bechtel’s 80-year journey in the Kingdom, building a high-performance team from the ground up with access to world-class tools, mentorship, and global execution networks.
Job Summary
Career opportunity available to self-motivated, high performing Lead Process Engineer with a proven track record seeking technical / leadership challenges in the process design of a wide range of technologies. The engineer would be required to utilize their significant knowledge in all areas of design from conceptual studies to detailed engineering. The engineer should have a proven track record and will be recognized for their understanding of the key process concepts as well as having previous experience leading a team of process engineers. The candidate will be familiar with standard process deliverables such as design basis, H&MB, PFDs, process descriptions, P&IDs etc. and would be comfortable both originating as well as approving these documents.
Major Responsibilities
- Determines engineering scope and set up an engineering work plan for the process engineering discipline on complex projects for Pre-FEEDs, FEEDs and detail design phases.
- Executes process engineering deliverables according to a set engineering design criteria utilizing Bechtel’s approved engineering procedures, practices, and standards.
- Leads engineering teams – has engineering direct reports and organizes the team’s work and deliverables to meet project goals, coaches and mentors the direct reports on the team, conducts performance reviews and holds career development discussions.
- Takes the initiative to coordinate the detailed design development of a system with other engineering disciplines while managing workload and meeting schedule due dates.
- Manages teams of process engineers and be responsible for the delivery of project deliverables (PFDs / UFDs, HMB, equipment sizing, selection and specification, PSVs and flare system sizing and specification, etc.) within the agreed job hour budgets and schedules.
- Manages and leads complex technical discussions with third parties (customer, licensors, suppliers and regulators) in order to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
- Identifies issues (problems, value improvement opportunities) and helps clarify areas of complexity during all phases of the engineering design work.
- Scope baselining, identifying changes from contracts and carrying out change management procedures as per project’s and Bechtel’s procedures.
- Developing and / or checking overall plant and unit simulations using standard process simulation programs (HYSYS, Pro / II, UniSim, ProMax), including development of H&MBs.
- Developing and / or checking Process Flow Diagram (PFDs) and Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs), and explaining selected flow configurations.
- Developing and checking calculation of equipment sizes including vessels, columns, heat exchanger requirements, and packaged equipment specifications.
- Attending and input at major reviews such as PFD / P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, and 3D model reviews. Representing the process engineering discipline and explaining process design questions to clients and other disciplines.
- Development of relief load narratives, relief load calculations, load summaries and relief valve datasheets.
- Development of offsites and utility design including consumptions and the overall utility summary.
- Development of alarm and trip setpoints and process safety time calculations.
Education And Experience Requirements
A recognized master’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college or university with a professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board.At least 15 years of experience in the Energy Transition, Petrochemical and / or Oil and Gas industry.Proven track record of leadership in a group supervisor role and strong familiarity with Bechtel’s own work processes and standards.Understand multi-disciplinary technical issues and be able to provide innovative technical solutions to resolve these issues.Required Knowledge And Skills
Experience in executing Middle Eastern projects, brownfield experience and familiarity with Aramco standards and specifications is highly desirable.Pre-FEED, FEED and PMC experiences in related types projects.A strong understanding of chemical engineering principles of heat transfer, vapor-liquid equilibria, mass transfer and thermodynamics, and their general application to process design.Extensive relevant industrial experience in multiple types of units / processes required such as natural gas processing, petrochemicals, carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen value chain, desalination, and related technologies; familiarity with current process technologies and licensors.Excellent knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them for design execution.Extensive experience with major regulations and industry codes and standards affecting standard design, quality, or processes.Extensive experience in relief calculation methodologies and industry codes and standards applicable to pressure relief design.Knowledgeable in process design of equipment, including vessels, columns, heat exchangers and packaged process specifications for equipment and control valves.Experience with process configuration and optimization studies to increase product yield, reduce utility consumption, and reduce / mitigate flare loads.Demonstrated experience in process simulation and automation.Extensive Process Engineering experience in EPC and / or operating industry, with many complex lead roles undertaken.Total Rewards / Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond. Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including opportunities to advance careers, cultural programs, and time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diversity And Inclusion
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation may email
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