Principal Process Engineer - Fertilizer Facilities

Location: Doha, Qatar

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Process Engineer to oversee performance monitoring, improvement planning, and technical assessments across downstream fertilizer and methanol/MTBE facilities. This position plays a key role in supporting asset management, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement for large-scale capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor process, production, and HSE performance of Fertilizer and Methanol/MTBE assets; identify gaps and propose improvements.
• Review plant performance for reliability, availability, maintainability, and operability. Recommend engineering improvements.
• Lead external benchmarking and prepare action plans to drive 1st quartile performance across key metrics.
• Analyze and evaluate Annual Work Plan and Budget submissions to ensure alignment with corporate strategy.
• Identify opportunities for debottlenecking, cost reduction, and emission minimization. Conduct initial techno-economic evaluations.
• Provide technical input to downstream strategy development, investment proposals, and commercial decisions.
• Ensure lessons learned from operations are fed into future project designs.
• Mentor Qatari engineers and support implementation of Qatarization plans.
• Manage engagement with consultants and technology providers to capture external insights and support continuous improvement.
• Track key KPIs, develop internal management reports, and support senior leadership decision-making.
• Verify GHG reports and flare data for compliance and drive reduction initiatives.
• Prepare board-level recommendations related to asset performance and investment planning.
• Identify opportunities for integration, standardization, and operational synergies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum of 15 years of industrial experience, including 5 years in fertilizer operations.
• Hands-on experience in ammonia, fertilizer, methanol, or MTBE facilities.
• Familiarity with financial evaluation methods such as NPV, IRR, and ROCE.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and open to adopting AI-enabled tools.
• Demonstrates resilience, structured thinking, and commitment to continuous improvement.