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Senior Engineer, Operation Readiness & Assurance - Process

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

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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