Principal Process Engineer

About the Role

Worley is a global professional services firm specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. We collaborate with our clients to deliver projects and generate long-term value throughout asset lifecycles. We are committed to transitioning towards sustainable energy solutions while supporting current energy, chemicals, and resource requirements.

Purpose

The Principal Process Engineer will deliver process engineering services on large-scale or mega projects for Worley and its clients, offering technical expertise and oversight within the process engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee process engineering activities to ensure compliance with Worley’s, client, and regulatory standards, delivered on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Manage all project-related process engineering requirements and services.
• Engage actively in meetings, provide progress updates, and follow prescribed checking processes.
• Ensure project scope clarity and manage scope changes through formal change control procedures.
• Provide engineering guidance during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including overseeing requisitions, evaluating technical bids, and assisting in purchase order processes.
• Lead process engineering efforts on assigned projects.
• For team leadership duties, assign responsibilities, promote collaborative work distribution, supervise progress, and ensure deliverables meet quality and regulatory requirements on time and within budget.
• Resolve discrepancies proactively between Worley’s and client requirements.
• Stay current with advancements and emerging technologies in process engineering.
• Support and mentor junior process engineering staff as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and project stakeholders, including clients.
• Identify challenges, develop solutions, and seek assistance when necessary.

Quality Assurance and Safety

• Adhere to Quality Assurance systems and protocols.
• Maintain personal safety and comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Implement HSE principles in design activities, emphasizing process safety and applying best practices.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Mandatory Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) engineering accreditation or commitment to acquire it during probation.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status is advantageous or in progress.

Industry Experience

• Significant senior-level experience within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Demonstrated extensive process design expertise in oil and gas, including at least five years leading process engineering teams.
• Strong technical, practical, and leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and teams in related industries.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in simulation tools: Aspen suite, Hysys, Pipesys, FlareNet, PRO-II.
• Experienced in flow assurance software: PipeNet, Pipesim, PVTSim/OLGA, PipePhase, TLNET, Fathom.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Culture

We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, ensuring all employees and applicants have equal opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any protected category. We foster a culture of belonging, connection, and innovation, supporting career development and transitions into low carbon energy technologies to create sustainable impact.