Penspen
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 1 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Operation Readiness & Assurance - Process The role bridges project delivery and operations, ensuring operability, maintainability, integrity, and readiness of process systems before start-up and handover. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering (Master’s preferred). - 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemicals, LNG, or similar. Minimum 5 years of experience in PMC Projects. Familiarity with: - OR&A frameworks - Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) - Asset lifecycle management - Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus) is beneficial. Key Responsibilities 1. Operations Readiness & Assurance - Develop and implement Operations Readiness & Assurance (OR&A) plans and strategies. - Ensure alignment between project deliverables and operational requirements. - Define and monitor readiness milestones and assurance gates. - Participate in stage gate reviews (FEED, Detailed Design, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-Up). - Ensure designs meet operability, maintainability, and safety requirements. - Identify process risks and recommend mitigation measures. - Support process optimization strategies prior to start-up. 2. Design & Operability Reviews Participate in: - HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA studies - Constructability and operability workshops - 3D model reviews - Ensure incorporation of lessons learned and operational feedback. - Verify accessibility, isolation philosophy, and maintainability of process equipment. 3. Documentation & Handover - Ensure completeness and accuracy of: - As-built documentation - Process datasheets - Control narratives - Vendor documentation - Verify readiness of: - Operating procedures - Training materials - Spare parts and criticality lists #LI-SK1 Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family Engineering Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full/Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 30/10/2026 Ref No 16486
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering (Master’s preferred). 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemicals, LNG, or similar. Minimum 5 years of experience in PMC Projects. Familiarity with OR&A frameworks, Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), Asset lifecycle management. Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus) is beneficial.
Operations Readiness & Assurance: Develop and implement OR&A plans and strategies. Ensure alignment between project deliverables and operational requirements. Define and monitor readiness milestones and assurance gates. Participate in stage gate reviews (FEED, Detailed Design, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-Up). Ensure designs meet operability, maintainability, and safety requirements. Identify process risks and recommend mitigation measures. Support process optimization strategies prior to start-up. Design & Operability Reviews: Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA studies; Constructability and operability workshops; 3D model reviews; Ensure incorporation of lessons learned and operational feedback. Verify accessibility, isolation philosophy, and maintainability of process equipment. Documentation & Handover: Ensure completeness and accuracy of as-built documentation, process datasheets, control narratives, vendor documentation; Verify readiness of operating procedures, training materials, spare parts and criticality lists.
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