Lead Process Engineer

As part of a long term alliance with a major Oil & Gas client based in Kuwait we are undertaking major revamp and modification/upgrade projects to help modernise the client's Main Gathering Centre located at Wafra, Kuwait with many sub-centres throughout the three main oil fields that require modifications and further expansion.
The candidate will be a Lead Process Engineer with a proven track record in brownfield onshore oil and gas development projects to help support and grow a UK based project engineering design team that will execute FEED and detailed design projects as part of the overall modernisation project. We also handle most innovative projects involving Concept/ FEED studies, EPC Detailed Design Projects and Process Safety and Risk management as part of the overall project scope of works.
Good communication and presentation skills are essential. Some travel to Kuwait may be required.
The individual will be able to perform all stages of project process engineering including being able to model using simulators.
Core Responsibilities:
To undertake Process engineering design work in with true regard to Safety both in design detail and engineering design execution
To carry out design work in compliance with the national, state and client asset Codes & Standards.
To engineer all design work in line with the Process QA manual.
To be innovative in design work with due regard to minimisation of cost whilst maintaining technical integrity
To undertake all work within the estimated man hour budget and within schedule
To assist in the recruitment and development of Process & Graduate Process engineers.
To keep all Process documentation in a state of readiness for Audit purposes
Specific Accountabilities:
To provide definition of the Process engineering work in the Project, design approach or criteria by skill and experience as directed by the Chief Engineer / Technical Manager
To clearly understand the Codes and Standards applicable to the work carried out and raise deviations where necessary
Prior to commencement of any Process work, a Process scope of work (SoW) must be written and agreed with the Client / Project Team (or designated representative). The Process SoW must clearly state the workscope, manhour budget and schedule to complete the work
Estimate Process manhours for any job using the current TW Process manhour norms
Responsible for maintaining work progress (budget, schedule) and raising change documentation where necessary.
Supervision of technical detail, budget and schedule of Process design in Project.
Liaison with client, vendors and outside parties in a professional manner
Where requested to undertake Process focal point duties
To plan manhour budgets and schedules for all Projects within the focal point area of responsibility.
To manage all resources allocated to the focal point area of responsibility (both technically and by discipline specific project controls)
To liaise with the equivalent client focal point on technical and engineering matters on a regular basis
Quality Assurance - Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the Project.
Safety - Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the Project. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.
Requirements
Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Chartered Engineer
Significant experience in Oil & Gas brownfield FEED, EPC Design Projects.
Proven track record engineering design.
Excellent technical communication and coordination skills.
Lead experience or capability of leading a engineer team intermediate to senior professionals