Process Engineering Consultant

Paragon is searching for an experienced Process Engineering Consultant to support the Projects portfolio of an Oil & Gas operating company.

This is a one-year renewable consultancy engagement, operating on a hybrid basis and Outside IR35 for consultants contracting from the UK.

The consultant will work closely with the client's London-based Projects team, and the assignment will therefore be delivered primarily from the client's London office, with flexibility for some home working. Candidates should be based in London or within reasonable commuting distance and be comfortable working regularly alongside the client team in the office.

The assignment will also involve regular travel to operational sites in West Africa as required by project activities.

The successful consultant must have significant experience supporting onshore producing brownfield Oil & Gas assets, with a strong background in concept development, feasibility studies, FEED, asset optimisation and project maturation.

The role will involve developing and evaluating technical concepts, undertaking process engineering studies and assessments, supporting projects through the appropriate engineering phases, and providing technical recommendations to support investment and project decisions. The consultant will also identify and evaluate opportunities to improve the performance of mature producing assets, including debottlenecking, production efficiency, throughput, reliability and crude export performance. This reflects the existing optimisation scope in the JD.

Candidates must have previous experience working within an Oil & Gas operating/E&P company and should have experience working across both site/operational and office/project environments. Previous exposure to projects and operations in Africa and/or the Middle East is strongly preferred.

Position Title: Process Engineering Consultant

Residential or Rotational: London with expected travel

Contract Type: 1 year renewable contract

Expected day rate: To be discussed.

Location: London, UK / West Africa travel

Working Arrangement: Primarily London office-based, with hybrid flexibility and international travel

Paragon is searching for a Process Engineering Consultant to support our client’s Projects portfolio. The engagement will focus on the delivery of process engineering studies, technical assessments, design deliverables, and recommendations associated with field development and asset optimisation activities within the company’s operated assets.

Scope 1: Field Development Services

• Generation and technical evaluation of field development concepts using available production, reservoir, and geoscience data.
• Preparation of process engineering studies and assessments to support concept selection and project maturation activities.
• Development of process design deliverables across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases.
• Preparation, review, and issue of process engineering documentation, calculations, reports, and technical specifications required to support project decision-making.
• Provision of technical reviews and recommendations relating to vendor and contractor deliverables.
• Participation in multidisciplinary technical reviews to ensure integration of process engineering requirements into project solutions.
• Provision of technical input supporting project cost estimates, schedules, and execution planning.
• Preparation and presentation of technical findings, engineering studies, and recommendations to designated stakeholders.
• Identification and compilation of final process engineering documentation required for project close-out and handover.

Deliverables

• Process engineering reports.
• Concept evaluation studies.
• Process simulations and supporting calculations.
• PFDs and P&IDs reviews.
• Technical specifications and datasheets.
• Engineering recommendations and decision-support documents.
• Close-out and handover documentation.

Scope 2: Asset Optimisation Services

• Technical review of existing facilities, process systems, and operational performance.
• Identification, assessment, and ranking of opportunities to improve production efficiency, throughput, reliability and crude export performance.
• Preparation of technical studies and engineering deliverables supporting recommended optimisation opportunities.
• Provision of technical support throughout the development and implementation of selected optimisation solutions.
• Development of process engineering documentation necessary to progress projects through applicable assurance and approval stages.
• Technical engagement with operational and project stakeholders to facilitate understanding and implementation of proposed solutions.

Deliverables

• Asset performance assessments.
• Debottlenecking studies.
• Process optimisation reports.
• Simulation models and analyses.
• Feasibility assessments.
• Process design documentation.
• Technical recommendations and implementation plans.

Requirements

• Provision of specialist process engineering expertise in support of onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.
• Development and evaluation of field development concepts, including identification and assessment of opportunities for late-life asset optimisation.
• Delivery of process engineering studies, technical assessments, and recommendations relating to oil and gas processing facilities and associated systems.
• Production of engineering deliverables, reports, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with agreed project requirements.
• Application of industry-recognised engineering methodologies, standards, and best practices to support safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions.
• Utilisation of appropriate engineering and process simulation software, including but not limited to Unisim, Flare System Analyser, and Flaresim, where required to support the delivery of agreed outputs.
• Effective engagement with relevant project stakeholders to communicate findings, present recommendations, and support the delivery of agreed project objectives.
• Delivery of services with a focus on innovation, technical quality, safety, and achievement of agreed milestones and outcomes.