Topsides Senior Process Designer [SGP]
Singapore, SG, 138538
Introduction
At Hanwha Ocean EPU, we empower our people to engineer the future of sustainable energy through meaningful work on cutting-edge offshore, onshore, and global infrastructure projects that create lasting impact for industries and communities worldwide.
As we evolve into a comprehensive EPCI(O) solutions provider, our expanding portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, floating production units, renewables, onshore power generation, and future centric infrastructure projects. Our globally connected teams collaborate across regions and disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver world-class end-to-end solutions.
Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry. #OneEPU
Position Overview
The Topside Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leading and executing process engineering activities for FPSO, FLNG, fixed offshore platforms, and other complex offshore and onshore energy projects. The role supports the delivery of safe, operable, maintainable, and cost-effective facilities by developing, coordinating, and reviewing process engineering design deliverables throughout concept selection, FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and EPCI project phases.
The position operates within a multidisciplinary project environment and interfaces with piping, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, structural, safety, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, vendors, and project management teams. The role is responsible for ensuring technical integrity, process safety, operational performance, and compliance with client specifications, regulatory requirements, applicable codes, and company standards.
The position provides process engineering leadership for assigned scopes, supports multidisciplinary design development, resolves technical and operational issues, participates in design reviews and safety studies, and ensures process engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
At this level, the role is expected to act as a subject matter expert, mentor junior engineers, support client engagements, and contribute to the successful execution of projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
Key Responsibility
- Lead and execute topsides process engineering activities in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, regulatory requirements, international codes, and company standards.
- Develop, review, and approve process engineering deliverables including:
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Process Design Basis
- Heat and Material Balances
- Cause & Effect Charts
- Utility Consumption Summaries
- Process Datasheets
- Line Lists
- Relief and Flare Studies
- Operating Philosophies
- Process Reports and Technical Notes
- Perform and review process simulations, process calculations, equipment sizing, hydraulic analyses, relief valve sizing, flare system studies, and utility system evaluations.
- Develop process engineering inputs for equipment specifications and coordinate with mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and safety disciplines to ensure integration of process requirements.
- Lead process engineering support for facility layout development, equipment arrangement reviews, operability assessments, maintainability evaluations, and constructability reviews.
- Participate in and support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP, LOPA, design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and other process safety assessments.
- Review vendor documentation and package designs to ensure compliance with process requirements, operating philosophy, and overall facility performance objectives.
- Identify process risks, bottlenecks, operational constraints, and optimization opportunities, and provide technically sound solutions to resolve issues.
- Coordinate interfaces with clients, licensors, vendors, subcontractors, classification societies, and regulatory authorities as required.
- Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations, vendor clarifications, technical requisitions, and technical recommendation reports.
- Manage assigned engineering scope, monitor progress, support project planning activities, and ensure process engineering deliverables are issued in accordance with project schedules.
- Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover by resolving engineering queries and ensuring process design intent is maintained.
- Mentor and guide junior process engineers and promote continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing within the discipline.
Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in topsides process design for FPSO, FLNG, offshore oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, or energy projects.
- Proven experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC/EPCI project execution, construction support, and commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of process design deliverables, topsides facilities layout development, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Experience with intelligent P&ID systems, 3D design environments, engineering databases, and document management systems.
- Team player in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and client interfaces.
Diversity and Inclusion
Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.
Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
