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.

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.