Process Area Lead

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 an Area Lead for Process to support a major Oil & Gas project, with an initial assignment in Beijing, China, followed by a relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan. The Area Lead for Process will be responsible for the management and execution of the process area of a gas treatment facility throughout the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases. The role will cover process facilities including gas and condensate treatment, export systems, slug catcher area, and flare systems. Key responsibilities include: • Coordinate and supervise engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities related to the process area • Ensure execution is aligned with project objectives, budget, schedule, quality, HSE, and fitness-for-purpose requirements • Plan upcoming activities, identify potential issues, and implement appropriate solutions in coordination with other project teams • Drive decision-making and alignment between internal and external stakeholders • Manage technical issue resolution in coordination with discipline specialists • Ensure timely review and validation of contractor deliverables • Coordinate with other package areas and disciplines to ensure full system integration • Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, technical, HSE, QA/QC, cost, and schedule requirements • Oversee procurement activities for major process equipment, including technical bid evaluations and vendor follow-up • Supervise construction and pre-commissioning activities related to process systems • Participate in technical reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews • Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and key issues • Engineering degree or equivalent • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Oil & Gas projects • Strong technical background in gas process facilities • Good understanding of major process equipment, construction, commissioning, and start-up specificities • Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing technical issues • Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management • Ability to assess the impact of decisions and non-decisions on project execution • Open-minded, solution-oriented, self-driven, and curious mindset • Strong HSE awareness and ability to work in compliance with safety procedures • Fluent English is mandatory • Location: Beijing, China, then Baku, Azerbaijan • Working schedule: Resident, 5 days per week • Start date: 1 September 2026 • Duration: 12 months • Sector: Oil & Gas / Gas Processing