Process Area Lead

iotagroup· All operations
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📍 az📍 Baku📍 Baku, , AzerbaijanFull time

About this role

Company Description

IOTA GROUP is an international engineering and services company supporting major players in the energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. We provide technical expertise and project support through experienced consultants across complex international environments.

We are currently looking for an Area Lead for Process to support a major Oil & Gas project, with an initial assignment in Beijing, China, followed by a relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan.

Job Description

The Area Lead for Process will be responsible for the management and execution of the process area of a gas treatment facility throughout the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.

The role will cover process facilities including gas and condensate treatment, export systems, slug catcher area, and flare systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and supervise engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities related to the process area
• Ensure execution is aligned with project objectives, budget, schedule, quality, HSE, and fitness-for-purpose requirements
• Plan upcoming activities, identify potential issues, and implement appropriate solutions in coordination with other project teams
• Drive decision-making and alignment between internal and external stakeholders
• Manage technical issue resolution in coordination with discipline specialists
• Ensure timely review and validation of contractor deliverables
• Coordinate with other package areas and disciplines to ensure full system integration
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, technical, HSE, QA/QC, cost, and schedule requirements
• Oversee procurement activities for major process equipment, including technical bid evaluations and vendor follow-up
• Supervise construction and pre-commissioning activities related to process systems
• Participate in technical reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and key issues

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Oil & Gas projects
• Strong technical background in gas process facilities
• Good understanding of major process equipment, construction, commissioning, and start-up specificities
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing technical issues
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management
• Ability to assess the impact of decisions and non-decisions on project execution
• Open-minded, solution-oriented, self-driven, and curious mindset
• Strong HSE awareness and ability to work in compliance with safety procedures
• Fluent English is mandatory

Additional Information

• Location: Beijing, China, then Baku, Azerbaijan
• Working schedule: Resident, 5 days per week
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Sector: Oil & Gas / Gas Processing

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Where is the Process Area Lead position at iotagroup located?
This Process Area Lead role at iotagroup is based in az, Baku, Baku, , Azerbaijan. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Process Area Lead role at iotagroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Process Area Lead role in the All operations department at iotagroup.
Which team or department does the Process Area Lead at iotagroup belong to?
This Process Area Lead position is part of the All operations department at iotagroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Process Area Lead job at iotagroup posted?
This Process Area Lead position at iotagroup was posted on Aug 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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