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Sr. Principal Engineer (Process)


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4 days ago
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Senior Principal Process Engineer

Location: Doha, Qatar

A leading energy sector organisation is seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Process Engineer to contribute to the performance and strategic value delivery of large-scale downstream facilities. This role involves performance analysis, process optimisation, and technical input into high-value development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor facility performance against design targets, production yields, and operating expectations.
  • Provide expert technical review of facility reliability, operability, availability, and maintainability.
  • Conduct process simulations using software such as HYSYS to verify key parameters and support performance monitoring.
  • Lead external benchmarking efforts and drive performance towards first-quartile results across capacity, cost, and reliability metrics.
  • Analyse work plans and budgets for alignment with organisational goals and recommend adjustments.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, capacity creep, debottlenecking, and carbon footprint minimisation.
  • Support the development of downstream strategies and provide input during commercial negotiations.
  • Ensure lessons learned from operational facilities inform future design and project development.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers to support talent development and succession planning.
  • Coordinate with technology providers and consultants to incorporate new trends and innovations.
  • Review asset performance and produce internal reporting for senior leadership.
  • Verify GHG data submissions for compliance with corporate procedures and ensure timely reporting.
  • Analyse flare reporting data and track progress in flared gas reduction.
  • Prepare board-level briefings and recommendations for joint venture reviews and budget approvals.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 18 years of relevant industrial experience, including a minimum of 7 years in refinery operations.
  • Background in plant management with exposure to commercial and business development activities.
  • Proficient in financial evaluation methods including NPV, IRR, and ROCE.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • High proficiency in MS Office; openness to using AI tools.
  • Personal qualities include resilience, adaptability, commitment to learning, and a collaborative approach.

     

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Sr. Principal Engineer (Process)
Doha
4 days ago
Senior
Full-time

Ref:71969
Sr. Principal Engineer (Process)