Process Lead

San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain

DAPIN is a team committed to excellence and innovation in the Oil & Gas / Energy sector! With 96.5% of our staff expressing high satisfaction in being part of this family, we are currently seeking a Process Lead for our offices located in Spain.


Requirements

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in EPC or EPCM projects within the energy, oil, gas, or petrochemical sectors.
  • Participation in international projects across all phases: conceptual design, basic engineering, detailed engineering, commissioning, and start-up.
  • Proven experience in the preparation and review of key deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, data sheets, line lists, mass and energy balances, and process simulations.
  • Strong knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, IEC, etc.) and applicable industrial design criteria.
  • Expert use of process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Pro II, or equivalents).
  • Active participation in process safety studies: HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and relief system design (PSV, flare, etc.).
  • English level B2+.


Location

  • 100% on-site in Spain.
Process Engineering
Project Management
Team Management
HAZOP, LOPA, SIL
English

Principal duties

  • Lead and coordinate the process engineering team, ensuring compliance with technical objectives, schedules, and quality standards. 
  • Supervise and validate all process engineering deliverables, ensuring technical consistency and compliance with client specifications and regulations.
  • Prepare and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass and energy balances, and equipment data sheets, ensuring accuracy and applicability. 
  • Evaluate and approve process safety-related designs, such as relief systems, HAZOP studies, and SIL analyses, to ensure operational integrity and safety.
  • Facilitate effective collaboration between disciplines (piping, instrumentation, mechanical, civil, and electrical) to ensure proper integration of process design within the overall project. 
  • Represent the process team in technical meetings with clients, suppliers, and contractors, providing technical support and responses. 
  • Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases, ensuring process design criteria are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Present progress, justify technical decisions, and address modifications or comments.​
  • Perform other duties inherent to the position.

Why join DAPIN?


  • You will be part of a global community of professionals passionate about engineering, innovation, and large-scale change. We are united by a shared vision: building a better future through technology, expertise, and engineering excellence.
  • We offer the stability and reach of a company with an international vision and scale, balanced with the warmth and constant support of a close-knit, accessible local team.
  • At DAPIN, you will collaborate on cutting-edge initiatives alongside industry leaders. You will have the opportunity to tackle advanced technological challenges where your talent will be key to creating a lasting impact.

What we offer


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