Lead Engineer Central Process
TR/079706-
Posted: 30/10/2025
- Competitive
- Oman
- Contract
We have a current opportunity for a Lead Engineer Central Process on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Sohar, Oman. For further information about this position please apply.
Position Title: Lead Engineer Central Process
Location: Sohar, Oman
Hosting Department: Process Safety & Risk
Duration: One year (extendable)
Start date: ASAP
Lead Central Process Engineering at RPI under TL Central Process Engineering’s scope, for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process engineering-based activities acting as Senior Matter Expert of Process Optimization standards through: (1) Lead the delivering of Engineering processes services & initiatives at RPI assets including programming, coordination and follow up to ensuring that the works are done effectively; in order to deliver effective process engineering solutions and meet the technical requirements to ensure that projects and service actions, tasks and targets are achieved efficiently with the highest engineering standards to optimize operational and business performance, productivity and in turn profitability conception to completion on time, within budget, and to a high standard
Minimum Requirements
8-10 years of relevant experience in similar role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position.
Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry.
Experience in feasibility study, FED study and EPC project.
Experience in process optimization projects, energy optimization projects.
Experience in chemical, catalyst and study tender technical evaluations and scope of work preparation.
Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
Expertise in Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
Expertise in software applications like Petrosim, Hysys, PI and LIMS etc.
Knowledge in Refinery operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment).
Expertise in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)
Knowledge of DCS systems
Good knowledge and expertise of SAP.
Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.
Experience in Asset Master Data governance.
Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
Education requirements
Minimum qualification required is bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent
Language requirements - Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)
Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
Technical:
Computer literacy including MS Office
Business applications (PI, LIMS, SAP, PetroSim, Hysys etc.)
Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
Supporting and delivering right technical solutions to the plant and to provide swift support as needed.
Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries
Business understanding of HC (hydrocarbons) marketing and their movements
Understanding of LP optimization
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Position Title: Lead Engineer Central Process
Location: Sohar, Oman
Hosting Department: Process Safety & Risk
Duration: One year (extendable)
Start date: ASAP
Lead Central Process Engineering at RPI under TL Central Process Engineering’s scope, for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process engineering-based activities acting as Senior Matter Expert of Process Optimization standards through: (1) Lead the delivering of Engineering processes services & initiatives at RPI assets including programming, coordination and follow up to ensuring that the works are done effectively; in order to deliver effective process engineering solutions and meet the technical requirements to ensure that projects and service actions, tasks and targets are achieved efficiently with the highest engineering standards to optimize operational and business performance, productivity and in turn profitability conception to completion on time, within budget, and to a high standard
Minimum Requirements
8-10 years of relevant experience in similar role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position.
Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry.
Experience in feasibility study, FED study and EPC project.
Experience in process optimization projects, energy optimization projects.
Experience in chemical, catalyst and study tender technical evaluations and scope of work preparation.
Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
Expertise in Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
Expertise in software applications like Petrosim, Hysys, PI and LIMS etc.
Knowledge in Refinery operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment).
Expertise in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)
Knowledge of DCS systems
Good knowledge and expertise of SAP.
Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.
Experience in Asset Master Data governance.
Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
Education requirements
Minimum qualification required is bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent
Language requirements - Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)
Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
Technical:
Computer literacy including MS Office
Business applications (PI, LIMS, SAP, PetroSim, Hysys etc.)
Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
Supporting and delivering right technical solutions to the plant and to provide swift support as needed.
Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries
Business understanding of HC (hydrocarbons) marketing and their movements
Understanding of LP optimization
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Megha Koshy
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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