New Job Opening: Senior LNG Process Optimization Engineer in Dubai, AE

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior LNG Process Optimization Engineer to support the full lifecycle of our FLNG (Floating LNG) development—from design and construction through start‑up and steady operations. This role is ideal for a senior‑level LNG professional who can bridge engineering, commissioning, and operations.

You will initially be based in Dubai during the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) phase and later relocate to Cap Lopez, Gabon for the operational phase of the FLNG facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate process design, including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, and vendor packages.


• Participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP, PHA, SIL and LOPA.


• Support development of operating procedures, training manuals, and operator training simulator (OTS).


• Participate in 3D model reviews ensuring safe layout, accessibility, and operability.


• Contribute to commissioning and start‑up plans, including pre‑commissioning and dynamic commissioning.


• Ensure the design supports long-term operability, safety, and reliability.

• Provide technical leadership to solve process upsets and plant performance issues.


• Optimize LNG plant efficiency, reliability, and energy performance.


• Lead troubleshooting, root‑cause investigations, and corrective actions.


• Support control system optimization including APC, PID tuning, and alarm management.


• Identify and lead improvement projects for safety, production, and cost reduction.


• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement across the operations team.

• Act as a process safety leader and ensure strict adherence to QHSE standards.


• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure integrity of process systems and safe operating envelopes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.


• 10+ years experience in gas processing, with 5+ years in LNG.


• Strong background in both EPC/design and operations/troubleshooting.


• Experience with commissioning, start‑up, and performance optimization.


• Skilled in process simulation tools (e.g., HYSYS).


• Strong analytical skills, leadership capability, and communication skills.