Candidzone Qatar is a specialized workforce solutions and staffing provider, connecting top-tier professionals with leading organizations for long-term projects across the Gulf region. This role is for a placement with a significant client involved in a long-term infrastructure project in Oman, requiring a senior process engineer to provide expert consultancy support from design through to construction and handover.
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Job Title: Senior Process Engineer at Candidzone Qatar (for Oman Infrastructure Project) (Oman)
Full Time, , Project-Based
📍 Location: Muscat / Project Sites, Oman 🇴🇲
Company: Candidzone Qatar
Salary: $2,000 – $3,000
Apply nowPosition Overview: Senior Process Engineer (Infrastructure Project)
Candidzone Qatar is recruiting an experienced Senior Process Engineer to provide critical consultancy support for a major, long-duration infrastructure project in Oman. This is a senior, mid-career role requiring deep technical expertise in process engineering, specifically within the context of large-scale infrastructure. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, taking a lead role in developing, reviewing, and managing all process engineering deliverables. Your guidance will ensure the project meets the highest standards of technical excellence, safety, and international compliance from the initial design phase through to successful construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following core technical and leadership duties:
- Process Engineering Leadership: Lead and support all process engineering activities during both the design and construction stages of the infrastructure project.
- Technical Deliverable Management: Prepare, review, and approve critical process engineering documents, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process calculations, and technical specifications.
- Compliance & Standards Adherence: Ensure all engineering work strictly complies with client requirements, project specifications, and relevant international engineering codes and standards.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with civil, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams to ensure process systems are fully integrated into the overall project design.
- Vendor & Contractor Review: Review contractor and vendor submissions to verify they meet all process engineering and compliance requirements.
- Risk & Safety Workshops: Actively participate in design reviews, HAZID (Hazard Identification) and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies, and technical workshops.
- Construction & Commissioning Support: Provide ongoing technical support during construction, commissioning, and the final handover phases to ensure smooth project close-out.
Candidate Requirements (Mandatory)
| Requirement Category | Specific Qualification |
|---|---|
| Experience | Significant experience as a Senior Process Engineer, specifically supporting infrastructure projects (water/wastewater, utilities, pipelines, industrial facilities, etc.). |
| Consultancy Background | Proven experience working in a consultancy environment, supporting projects through both design and construction phases. |
| Technical Expertise | Strong expertise in preparing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, and specifications. Solid knowledge of international engineering codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO). |
| Project Experience | Experience supporting long-duration and large-scale projects is essential. |
| Soft Skills | Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills. Ability to lead technical discussions and work independently. Must be adaptable to project-based work environments in Oman. |
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal senior engineer for this role will be:
- A seasoned process engineering consultant with a proven track record of delivering technically excellent and compliant infrastructure projects.
- A technical authority and effective communicator, able to review complex documents, lead HAZOP sessions, and guide multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive and independent, capable of managing multiple priorities and providing clear, decisive input during all project phases.
- Adaptable and committed, ready to engage fully with a long-term, on-site project in Oman.
Compensation & Contract
- Salary: A competitive monthly salary in the range of $2,000 – $3,000, commensurate with experience.
- Engagement: A long-term, project-based role with a leading infrastructure client.
- Location: Based at project sites in Oman, requiring presence and travel as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What types of infrastructure projects are involved?
While not explicitly stated, infrastructure projects requiring significant process engineering typically include water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, major pipeline networks, industrial utilities, or oil & gas infrastructure.
2. Is this a site-based or office-based role?
The role involves working closely with design and construction teams, suggesting a blend of office work (for design reviews) and site visits (for construction support). The primary base is likely a project office in or near Muscat, with regular travel to construction sites.
3. What does “consultancy experience” specifically mean?
It means you have worked for an engineering consultancy firm (rather than a contractor or operator) where your core function was providing engineering design, review, and advisory services to clients. This involves a strong focus on standards, specifications, and independent technical oversight.
4. How important are HAZID/HAZOP skills?
Very important. These are mandatory safety and risk assessment studies for major infrastructure projects. Leading or actively participating in these workshops is a key responsibility for a senior process engineer in this role.
How to Apply
If you are a Senior Process Engineer with strong infrastructure project experience and a consultancy background, seeking a long-term opportunity in Oman, Candidzone Qatar and their client encourage you to apply.
Submit your application via the official listing:
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