French Speaking Process Engineer Contract Switzerland

Location: Switzerland

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors. The successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English.

Role & Responsibilities

• This will be a site-based role working on a major refinery in Western Europe focusing on design deliverables so the successful candidate must have a strong refinery background.


• Undertaking work on client sites providing Process Engineering support to a range of CAPEX and OPEX projects. 


• Acting as the interface between the client / owner operator and the EPC contractor.


• Develop the scope of work / basis of design for studies and projects.


• Undertake and checking of process calculations.


• Preparation and checking of process deliverables PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, specifications, process descriptions, philosophies and narratives.


• Supporting the project during FEED and detailed design stages.


• Perform safety related calculations and provide input to safety reviews What If, Hazop SIL Assessment, etc.


• Utilise process simulation software as required for the development of process deliverables.


• Attend in-house and site-based meetings / reviews with clients.


• Undertake short and long-term business travel in support of studies, projects and consultancy.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• It is essential that the successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English.


• Degree in Chemical Engineering essential, chartered status desired but not essential.


• Previously worked on design projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochem, or Renewable Energy industries.


• Onshore experience in refinery, petrochem or LNG projects highly beneficial.


• Experience in relevant design standards and protocols.


• Previous site experience in conjunction with a design background beneficial.

Additional Information

• This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential for further extensions and will be based in Switzerland and subject to Swiss tax and social security.


• 5 day standard working week Monday Friday.