What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Process Engineering position at GATE Energy?
The Director of Process Engineering is responsible for leading the process engineering function, ensuring excellence in design, optimization, and execution of complex projects in alignment with corporate and industry standards. This role plays a key part in driving innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across all process engineering activities. The Director will lead a team of highly skilled engineers, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
Experience & Education
• Master’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
• 15 years in process engineering, including 10 years in leadership
• Energy, chemical, or industrial sector experience preferred
• PE license or equivalent preferred
• Additional certifications in process safety or project management are a plus
• Expertise in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II)
• Deep understanding of process safety management, compliance, and standards
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients
• Lead and mentor the process engineering team with clear goals and development plans
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
• Align engineering objectives with corporate goals through cross-functional collaboration
• Partner with international technical teams for efficient, value-added delivery
• Oversee process designs to ensure alignment with scope, cost, and performance
• Provide technical oversight for simulations, calculations, and design documentation
• Implement industry best practices and standards in all deliverables
• Manage process engineering in project execution, ensuring timely deliverables
• Validate process models, material balances, PFDs, and P&IDs
• Oversee PHA, risk assessments, and safety reviews for compliance
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, integrating innovative solutions
• Champion digital tools and advanced analytics in process design
• Collaborate with R&D to scale new technologies
• Develop KPIs to monitor team and project performance
• Provide regular updates on activities, challenges, and achievements
• Serve as a technical interface with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Support business development by contributing technical expertise to proposals
Physical Requirements
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug-screen and / or physical
GATE Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
