Title:
Associate Process Engineer

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Job Description

Position: Associate Process Engineer

Company: KBR

Project: Majnoon

Location: Iraq. 28/28 Rotation

Job Purpose

The Junior Process Engineer will be responsible for developing the basic process engineering aspects and process design activities for projects at different stages, including Conceptual Studies, Front-End Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering design for any oil and gas field projects, including upstream offshore/onshore, oil and gas treating and downstream processing, environmentally sustainable developments, either greenfield or brownfield. This role involves working as part of a team of engineers to ensure the successful execution of the projects ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• To develop process simulations under supervision of senior process engineers for selection / appraisal stage of projects. To prepare process flow schemes with heat and mass balances required for supporting equipment and instruments design.
• To support senior process engineers in the development of process basis of design and process philosophies.
• To perform detailed process engineering work and calculations under supervision of senior process engineers, and generate deliverables including process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment datasheets, process lists and summaries, etc. during all design phases.
• To develop knowledge and interpretation of international standards.
• To review any process design work carried out by third parties (Vendors) and other offices.
• To participate in safety reviews as HAZID, HAZOPs, SIL, etc. to develop knowledge related with facilities safety requirements.
• To actively and constantly improve their personal knowledge about deliverables, systems, calculations, applicable standards and guidelines to foster own technical growth.
• To understand the requirements of the office quality and safety systems and ensure these requirements are met.
• To collaborate with other disciplines and contribute meeting overall project delivery on time in an efficient and safe way.

Functional Responsibilities

• Maintain process engineering standards and best practices.
• Work with timely delivery of process engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules.
• Support procurement activities by providing technical input for equipment selection and vendor evaluation.

Technical Skills

• Strong undergraduate engineering knowledge of physico-chemical behavior of pure/mixed hydrocarbons and unit operations in chemical engineering.
• Basic experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS).
• Basic knowledge of process safety management and hazard analysis techniques.
• Basic knowledge of process design principles.
• Basic knowledge of process control systems and instrumentation.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
• Adaptability to change project requirements and priorities.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Bachelor degree or higher in engineering (Chemical, Process, or related field).
• GPA equal or higher than 3.

Work Environment

The role will be based in Iraq, requiring collaboration with local and international teams. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, necessitating flexibility and a proactive approach to challenges.