Job title: Graduate Process Engineer

Reporting to: Field Operations Superintendent

Job Family: Facilities

Location: Field based position working 28/28

Job Ref No. PD/FM/GPE/2026

Job Summary

Support safe and efficient operation of the oil processing facility by assisting with process monitoring, production optimisation, routine testing, troubleshooting and maintenance coordination. Develop practical process engineering skills through supervised involvement in daily operations, incident response and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support process monitoring and plant rounds: record and QA process parameters (flows, pressures, temperatures, levels) and flag deviations for follow-up.
• Assist with start-up, shutdown and normal operating procedures; follow permit‑to‑work and isolation/LOTO requirements during process activities.
• Help prepare and review basic workpacks, method statements and risk assessments for process tasks under supervision.
• Support production testing (flow checks, sampler operations, separation efficiency checks) and ensure accurate data capture for reporting.
• Assist in troubleshooting routine process issues (emulsion, carryover, low separation efficiency, level control) and implement supervised corrective actions.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance execution by coordinating with maintenance teams, raising work orders and verifying post‑work reinstatement.
• Support chemical management: dosing systems, inventory checks, safe handling and record keeping for process chemicals.
• Assist in routine sampling and basic laboratory tests (water in oil, BS&W, density) and ensure samples are correctly labelled and logged.
• Maintain and update process documentation: P&IDs, process data logs, SOPs and shift handover notes.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP, toolbox talks, incident investigations and implement corrective action tracking as required.
• Support small process improvement initiatives and trials (e.g., separation optimisation, chemical trials) and capture lessons learned.
• Undertake on‑the‑job training and competency development; provide clear handovers between shifts and to senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years’ relevant experience; internships, industrial placements or thesis work in processing/plant operations advantageous.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Basic understanding of oil separation, phase behaviour, emulsion handling, level and pressure control, and heat transfer fundamentals.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, control loops and basic instrumentation.
• Awareness of process safety principles, permit‑to‑work systems and emergency response requirements.
• Competence with Excel for data logging and basic analysis; willingness to learn SCADA and CMMS systems.
• Basic knowledge of sampling/testing methods (BS&W, water cut, density) desirable.

Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong safety focus, methodical approach and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for effective handovers and coordination with operations and maintenance teams.
• Eager learner, proactive, reliable and able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and follow procedures during abnormal events.

Experience & Conditions

• Willingness to live in camp conditions on rotational roster and undertake regular field rotations; ability to work extended hours for critical operations.
• Physically able to access plant areas and perform inspections in varied environmental conditions.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of process data logging and shift handovers.
• Completion rate of assigned preventive tasks and timeliness of defect reporting.
• Effectiveness of support during troubleshooting and process deviations.
• Progress against individual training and competency development plans.
• Compliance with process safety procedures, sampling protocols and documentation standards.

Desirable

• Basic certifications: First Aid, H2S, Working at Heights, Permit‑to‑Work awareness.
• Training or exposure to multiphase flow, separation equipment or process simulation (HYSYS, Excel modelling).
• Prior field placement or internship in processing/plant operationsJob title: Graduate Process Engineer
  Reporting to: Field Operations Superintendent
  Job Family: Facilities
  Location: Field based position working 28/28
  Job Ref No. PD/FM/GPE/2026
  Job Summary
  Support safe and efficient operation of the oil processing facility by assisting with process monitoring, production optimisation, routine testing, troubleshooting and maintenance coordination. Develop practical process engineering skills through supervised involvement in daily operations, incident response and continuous improvement activities.
  Key Responsibilities
  
  • Support process monitoring and plant rounds: record and QA process parameters (flows, pressures, temperatures, levels) and flag deviations for follow-up.
  • Assist with start-up, shutdown and normal operating procedures; follow permit‑to‑work and isolation/LOTO requirements during process activities.
  • Help prepare and review basic workpacks, method statements and risk assessments for process tasks under supervision.
  • Support production testing (flow checks, sampler operations, separation efficiency checks) and ensure accurate data capture for reporting.
  • Assist in troubleshooting routine process issues (emulsion, carryover, low separation efficiency, level control) and implement supervised corrective actions.
  • Contribute to preventive maintenance execution by coordinating with maintenance teams, raising work orders and verifying post‑work reinstatement.
  • Support chemical management: dosing systems, inventory checks, safe handling and record keeping for process chemicals.
  • Assist in routine sampling and basic laboratory tests (water in oil, BS&W, density) and ensure samples are correctly labelled and logged.
  • Maintain and update process documentation: P&IDs, process data logs, SOPs and shift handover notes.
  • Participate in HAZID/HAZOP, toolbox talks, incident investigations and implement corrective action tracking as required.
  • Support small process improvement initiatives and trials (e.g., separation optimisation, chemical trials) and capture lessons learned.
  • Undertake on‑the‑job training and competency development; provide clear handovers between shifts and to senior engineers.
    
  Qualifications
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
  • 0–2 years’ relevant experience; internships, industrial placements or thesis work in processing/plant operations advantageous.
    
  Technical Skills & Knowledge
  
  • Basic understanding of oil separation, phase behaviour, emulsion handling, level and pressure control, and heat transfer fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, control loops and basic instrumentation.
  • Awareness of process safety principles, permit‑to‑work systems and emergency response requirements.
  • Competence with Excel for data logging and basic analysis; willingness to learn SCADA and CMMS systems.
  • Basic knowledge of sampling/testing methods (BS&W, water cut, density) desirable.
    
  Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills
  
  • Strong safety focus, methodical approach and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills for effective handovers and coordination with operations and maintenance teams.
  • Eager learner, proactive, reliable and able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Able to remain calm under pressure and follow procedures during abnormal events.
    
  Experience & Conditions
  
  • Willingness to live in camp conditions on rotational roster and undertake regular field rotations; ability to work extended hours for critical operations.
  • Physically able to access plant areas and perform inspections in varied environmental conditions.
    
  Performance Indicators
  
  • Accuracy and timeliness of process data logging and shift handovers.
  • Completion rate of assigned preventive tasks and timeliness of defect reporting.
  • Effectiveness of support during troubleshooting and process deviations.
  • Progress against individual training and competency development plans.
  • Compliance with process safety procedures, sampling protocols and documentation standards.
    
  Desirable
  
  • Basic certifications: First Aid, H2S, Working at Heights, Permit‑to‑Work awareness.
  • Training or exposure to multiphase flow, separation equipment or process simulation (HYSYS, Excel modelling).
  • Prior field placement or internship in processing/plant operations