Senior / Process Engineer

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Senior Process Engineer is a key member of the Production Team, responsible for delivering process engineering support to the Production Shift teams and the facility owner of the process area in the LNG Terminal. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the safety, reliability, and efficiency of terminal operations, while driving continuous improvements across process systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical guidance on routine and non-routine operational activities to ensure safe and efficient production performance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in process safety, equipment reliability, energy optimisation, and operational excellence

Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues to enhance plant reliability and performance

Analyse plant performance indicators, such as power consumption and process efficiency, and conduct field data assessments to identify improvement opportunities

Lead and support energy efficiency and optimisation projects, including feasibility studies and implementation

Manage alarm rationalisation and optimisation efforts to maintain a robust and responsive control system

Lead and participate in the Management of Change (MOC) process for terminal modifications, taking ownership of selected MOC projects

Conduct process design and engineering analysis, including heat and mass balance calculations, technology assessments, and equipment selection.

Participate in technical reviews and safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, FMEA, RAM analysis, and design model reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and design integrity

Review and validate operational procedures and start-up manuals to ensure alignment with design specifications and safe operating practices

Lead inspections and investigations into equipment or system abnormalities, drive root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions

Support HSSE efforts by reporting and investigating safety incidents, near misses, or violations

Serve as the custodian for Operation Abnormality Reports, overseeing issue tracking, root cause investigations, and resolution follow-up

Participate in the terminal’s emergency response framework, including assigned roles during drills or actual emergencies.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 8 years’ hands-on experience in process engineering, preferably within oil and gas or petrochemical facilities

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is an advantage

Experience in LNG, natural gas, or cryogenic plant operations is highly desirable

Strong knowledge of international and local engineering codes, regulations, standards, and best practices relevant to process engineering

Proven expertise in commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting large-scale and complex process systems

Familiarity with Process Safety Management, Functional Safety, and Process Hazard Analysis frameworks

Cross-disciplinary knowledge in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or mechanical engineering is a plus.

Physically fit and able to participate in emergency response duties