Senior Process Engineer

IOTA GROUP is an international engineering and services company supporting major players in the energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. We provide technical expertise and project support through experienced consultants across complex international environments. We are currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer to support a major Oil & Gas project, with an initial assignment in Chengdu, China, followed by a relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan. - Lead and coordinate the Process engineering activities within the assigned project scope. - Ensure the delivery of robust, coherent and traceable Process engineering documentation. - Ensure that designs are fit for purpose and suitable for procurement, fabrication, transportation, installation, commissioning and safe operation. - Ensure compliance with the Project Basis of Design, project specifications, applicable standards, contractual requirements and regulations. - Review and technically approve Process engineering deliverables. - Ensure the proper realization of the Process design in accordance with project specifications, procedures, schedule, quality and safety requirements. - Review Process engineering documentation and proactively identify deviations or derogations from applicable standards. - Challenge engineering solutions to achieve optimized, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose designs. - Promote standardization and value engineering wherever technically feasible.Flow Assurance - Provide strong technical expertise in Flow Assurance. - Perform and/or review multiphase pipeline dynamic studies. - Review Flow Assurance deliverables and ensure their consistency with the overall Process design. - Identify technical risks related to flow assurance and provide appropriate recommendations and mitigation measures. - Coordinate Flow Assurance interfaces with other engineering disciplines and relevant project stakeholders.Engineering Coordination & Interfaces - Work closely with the Process Discipline Lead to coordinate Process engineering interfaces with other disciplines. - Define, monitor and manage Process interface parameters with other engineering disciplines. - Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, vendors, licensors and third-party reviewers. - Plan, prepare and lead Process discipline meetings with contractors, vendors, package suppliers and third parties. - Provide timely and clear responses to contractors' and vendors' technical queries. - Identify and manage Process engineering technical decisions and ensure timely resolution. - Monitor engineering progress and define corrective actions when required. - Ensure that technical decisions and actions are properly tracked and closed within the project schedule.Technical Reviews & Studies - Review Process engineering documents in accordance with project specifications and contractual requirements. - Define, follow up and evaluate Process studies performed by contractors and external consultants. - Participate in technical studies, project reviews and engineering workshops. - Participate in: - HAZID - HAZOP - SIL - CHAZOP - Constructability Reviews - Model Reviews - Project Reviews - Other Process-related technical studies as required - Provide technical clarifications during project audits, safety studies and technical review sessions. - Ensure that lessons learned from previous and similar projects are appropriately incorporated into the design.Contractor & Third-Party Management - Monitor and coordinate Process engineering activities performed by contractors and third-party providers. - Review and assess contractor and third-party engineering deliverables. - Manage Process-related technical queries and requests for clarification. - Identify potential deviations and derogations and support their technical assessment and approval. - Coordinate with relevant review panels and technical authorities where required. - Follow up contractor performance and ensure deliverables are submitted in accordance with project requirements, schedule and quality expectations.Project Progress & Risk Management - Monitor Process discipline progress and provide regular status updates. - Identify potential technical risks and scope changes within the Process discipline. - Perform technical impact assessments and provide recommendations to the Process Discipline Lead. - Review and assess Process-related engineering scope changes. - Ensure changes remain aligned with the approved Basis of Design and project standards. - Support the project change management process. - Assist in the assessment of change orders. - Support Process-related project risk management activities.Site, Construction & Commissioning Support - Provide engineering support to site teams during construction and installation. - Provide technical clarification and support for site queries. - Support the resolution of technical non-conformities. - Review and incorporate relevant site feedback and as-built information. - Support commissioning activities and ensure Process engineering requirements are properly implemented during execution. - Engineering degree or Master of Science in Process Engineering or a related discipline. - 10+ years of professional experience in Oil & Gas projects. - 5+ years of experience in a similar Senior Process Engineering position, preferably with coordination or managerial responsibilities. - Strong experience in Flow Assurance. - Proven experience performing or reviewing multiphase pipeline dynamic studies. - Experience working with EPC/EPSCC contractors, vendors, licensors and third-party engineering consultants. - Experience in detailed engineering and project execution phases. • Location: Chengdu, China, then Baku, Azerbaijan • Working schedule: Resident, 5 days per week • Start date: 1 September 2026 • Duration: 12 months • Sector: Oil & Gas / Gas Processing / Utilities