Lead Process Engineer

Duration / Location

• Starting Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 Months
• Renewable: Yes
• Location: Paris, La Défense, France
• Status: Residential

Context & Environment

This assignment supports two upcoming offshore development projects in West Africa, both of which aim to maximize economic performance while minimizing environmental impact. These projects will be executed with lean engineering teams and in alignment with high H3SE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) standards.

• Project A involves the development of a minimal wellhead platform with subsea pipelines tied back to an existing offshore processing facility, covering ~26 km of pipeline (multiphase + water injection).
  • FEED to start in Q4 2024
  • Final Investment Decision (FID) expected Q2 2025
  • Target First Production: Q2 2027
• Project B entails a similar tie-back configuration with a ~23 km connection to an existing CPF, including an onshore segment.

Both projects are valued collectively at around 700 MUSD and represent a significant operational and strategic initiative to deliver fast-track, compact offshore developments with reduced carbon footprints.

Missions / Service Dimensions

The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for driving the process engineering activities throughout the FEED and EPC phases. This includes coordination with multidisciplinary teams, validation of contractor deliverables, and support for key design and decision milestones.

Main Activities

Engineering Oversight

• Supervise all process engineering activities throughout project phases.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, H&MBs, philosophies, etc.).

Design Reviews & Technical Assurance

• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and other design safety reviews.
• Ensure design compliance with applicable standards and project specifications.

Cost & Efficiency Optimization

• Propose design simplifications and CAPEX/OPEX optimizations.
• Contribute to facility layout and operability reviews.

Interface Management

• Coordinate closely with safety, subsea, operations, and project management teams.
• Act as main process representative in interdisciplinary meetings.

Support to Contracting & Tendering

• Participate in technical bid evaluations and clarifications.
• Support contractor onboarding and technical alignment activities.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare design notes, reports, and contribute to project decision dossiers.
• Consolidate process-related inputs for Gate Reviews and lessons learned.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Education Engineering degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Languages Fluent English (mandatory).
• Experience
  • Minimum 15 years in offshore process engineering.
  • Significant exposure to FEED and EPC phases.
  • Strong understanding of compact offshore facility design and subsea tie-backs.

Key Competencies

• Deep knowledge of offshore process systems and design standards.
• Strong leadership in contractor supervision and multidiscipline coordination.
• Familiarity with major design safety reviews and methodologies.
• Ability to manage high workloads and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.