SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Job title: SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Job reference #: 30701
Contract type: International (expatriate) assignment. Fixed-term, residential contract. You will be required to relocate for this position.
Language requirements: Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Process Engineer within Coral FLNG SA in Maputo, Mozambique. You will provide technical support and assist the Lead Process Engineer in achieving high engineering standards, improving plant thermal efficiency and daily plant operations. You will conduct daily heat and material balance calculations for the train, perform unit simulations to verify optimal operating conditions, monitor key process parameters and investigate root causes and responses to plant operational problems.

Your employment contract will be managed by Eni International Resources Ltd (EIRL).

About CORAL FLNG S.A.

CORAL FLNG S.A. is at the heart of the Coral South project in Mozambique, transforming gas from the region’s vast offshore fields into liquefied natural gas (LNG) that can be transported globally. The Coral Sul FLNG is the first floating natural gas liquefaction unit built for the African continent and the third of its kind in the world. This state-of-the-art vessel is designed for energy optimization and CO2 emission reduction, featuring advanced technologies such as aero-derivative gas turbines, variable-speed electric engines and high-efficiency gas treatment systems. Working at CORAL FLNG S.A. offers numerous advantages, including opportunities for professional growth, a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and the chance to be part of innovative projects that contribute to global energy security and sustainability. Employees also benefit from competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and wellness programs and ongoing training opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

• Review project deliverables, including basic engineering, FEED, Pre-PHA, safety cases and detailed engineering reviews, and support the projects department in the technical evaluation of bidders.
• Represent process engineering for FAT & SAT.
• Support the transition from commissioning to operations.
• Monitor key process parameters and recommend actions for deviations.
• Monitor day-to-day plant production and provide timely process support to plant operations to secure operational integrity and maximize production.
• Monitor plant and equipment performance to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Implement the process performance testing schedule and support any required process simulations.
• Prepare process performance tests: discuss test procedures with plant operators, collect performance data, and prepare performance test reports.
• Actively participate in HAZOP/safety reviews of plant operations and design modification MOCs.
• Perform on-site inspections of material/chemical degradation, supervise and inspect the condition of mole sieve beds during replacement, and perform quality control for loading and unloading of mole sieve beds and activated carbon.
• Support engineering and operation work instructions; prepare and issue procedures such as Hazard Operability Studies and molecular sieve replacement procedures.
• Maintain process simulation and design software.
• Participate in plant de-bottlenecking exercises and plant expansion studies: scope of study, cost estimates, prepare basis of design and specifications, review engineering deliverables, and support project CSU and performance tests.
• Perform minor process troubleshooting and recommend short-term actions. Provide process operating guidelines to the shift operation for a safe and efficient operating envelope.
• Participate in investigations of plant trips and slowdowns, and support the issuance of reports.
• Support the Operation Emergency Response Plan; identify actions to be taken by plant operators in the event of emergencies.
• Participate in HSE audits.
• Respond to operation call-outs during off-office hours.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance, production, and project departments regarding selection, operation, and troubleshooting of the plant.
• Develop, plan, and execute the process scope of work and resources required for shutdowns and turnarounds, whether planned or opportunistic.
• Provide engineering expertise and guidance on process operations, projects, and instrumentation controls, ensuring assets are utilized and/or modified safely and in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Extract and report lessons learned from operational experiences during plant upsets.
• Evaluate the performance of equipment and systems post-commissioning after project completion and follow up on the close-out of outstanding items.
• Close out RCFA, insurance, shareholder, and other audit action items.
• Interface with the Operations and Technical Service Engineering Team as the contact point for all issues related to process changes, control systems modification, and redesign.
• Demonstrate commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment compliance.
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Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Certification as an Associate Engineer or Fundamental Engineer.
• Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with a strong background in project and interface management.
• Relevant experience in APCI LNG operations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary activities and deliver technical and progress reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multinational environment and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni’s goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni’s areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Eni International Resources Ltd 

Eni International Resources (EIRL) is the specialist team that maintains Eni’s position as an industry leader for some of the best international talent in the oil and gas industry. By joining EIRL, you’ll belong to an organisation which truly values its people, and where you could develop a long-term international career by working on multiple Eni or joint venture projects across the globe. When you join EIRL, we’ll assist with travel/relocation and visa arrangements, tax support and facilitating future reassignments. In addition, depending on your assignment contract, you may receive a comprehensive rewards package which includes a competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension scheme and, in some residential locations, housing, schooling and working partner support.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. Learn more about global careers in Eni: watch our video testimonials or read more about what we offer our international assignees on our careers website. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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