National Oilwell Usa

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About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer Lead to take ownership of process engineering activities across tenders and projects, while leading a globally distributed team of engineers.
This role goes beyond technical execution---you will play a key role in shaping process strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving project outcomes.
If you are a strong individual contributor ready to grow into leadership - or already leading and looking for broader impact - this is a role where you can accelerate.
What We Offer
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High-impact role -- influence both tender and project execution phases
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Career growth opportunities -- potential progression into broader leadership roles
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Challenging and diverse projects -- from concept studies to full-scale execution
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Strong team culture -- open, trust-based environment with high autonomy and accountability
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead process engineering activities across tenders and project execution
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Collaborate with the Discipline Manager to define and align process team objectives within the project
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Provide appropriate process engineering input to design activities undertaken by other inter-discipline engineering within the project team
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Act as the process engineering interface with internal disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders
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Ensure all deliverables are technically accurate and aligned with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards
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Mentor and develop (junior) process engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment and strong team spirit
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Execute feasibility studies, conceptual design, and process studies
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Develop key design documentation (e.g., Heat &amp; Material Balance, PFDs, P&amp;IDs, datasheets) and support other process engineers in their preparation
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Represent process engineering in technical design reviews (e.g., P&amp;ID, HAZOP, SIL, HAZID) as well as in client and vendor meetings
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Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
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Qualifications &amp; Skills
Essential Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
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8--12 years of relevant industry experience
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Proficient in process design
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Ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities
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Desired Qualifications:
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Previous experience as a Process Lead
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Proficient in process engineering software (e.g., HYSYS, FlareNet, OLGA, Pipesim, ProMax)
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Site experience
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Soft skills
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
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Proactive, action-oriented mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
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Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility for outcomes
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Why Join Us?
Join our Global Family:
We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals. 
NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

Ready to combine technical expertise with leadership and real project impact?