Technical Publication Engineer

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineering (Upstream Focus)

• Strong Handon Experience with Upstream facilities Operations, Commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Develop and review Upstream Standard Operating Procedures for Upstream Facilities.
  
  

including wellhead platforms, CPF/CTF, GGS, EPF.

• Review the Engineering documents PFD, P&ID, SOG, Control Narrative, Cause and Effect Matrix.
• Lead the L2 Engineers to guide them on New SOP Development.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and international codes (API, ASME, ISO, IEC, EEMUA).
• Review the Risk associated within the SOP and provide mitigation measures.
  
  

Commissioning & Start-Up Responsibilities

• Develop and review commissioning and start-up philosophies, procedures, and check sheets.
• Support dynamic simulation, operator training, and start-up readiness reviews.
• Lead process troubleshooting during commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• Support first oil / first gas activities and ramp-up to stable operations.
  
  

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point integrator between Operations, Maintenance, HSE/PSM, Process Engineering, Reliability, Projects, and Training/Competency to ensure SOPs reflect engineering intent and field execution reality.
• Align SOP content with operating philosophy, asset integrity requirements, and site management systems (PTW/LOTO/MOC).
• Collaborate with OEMs/vendors to integrate operating recommendations into SOPs while ensuring full compliance with site safety standards.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections by demonstrating robust SOP governance, clear competency linkage, and evidence of control implementation.
• Review vendor documentation, resolve technical queries, and manage deviations.
  
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to company HSE standards and process safety requirements.
• Promote safe commissioning practices and SIMOPS management.
• Integrate process safety requirements into SOPs (e.g., LOTO boundaries, gas testing, SIMOPS constraints, confined space precautions).
• Align SOPs with hazard studies and risk controls (HAZOP, What-If, Bowtie, LOPA) and ensure controls are operationally executable.
• Ensure emergency response actions are aligned with site ERP, ESD philosophy, and fire & gas systems.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• 12-15years of experience in Oil & Gas with strong upstream exposure.
• Proven experience in process engineering, commissioning, and start-up activities. and SOP, Process Manual Development.
• Hands-on experience with oil & gas separation, gas processing, and utilities systems.
• Strong understanding of upstream process operations and equipment: separators, compressors, pumps, dehydration, produced water, flare/relief, utilities
• Proficiency in interpreting: PFDs, P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, shutdown philosophies, equipment datasheets
• Working knowledge of: process safety management, MOC, risk assessments, permit to work, LOTO
• Ability to translate risk controls and engineering intent into operator-executable steps.
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of upstream oil & gas process systems and commissioning methodologies.
• Develop, revise, and standardize SOPs for upstream facility operations, including normal, start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures.
• Working knowledge of international codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO, IEC).
• Experience with process simulation tools such as Aspen HYSYS or UniSim.
• Ability to review vendor packages, datasheets, and operating manuals.
  
  

Behavioral & Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrates technical leadership and ownership of assigned scope.
• Effective communication with site teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proactive, safety-focused, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support team capability development.