Job Description
Job Roles/Responsibilities:
- Process Design and Optimization:
- Develop and optimize process designs for maintenance, installation, and construction projects within crude refining facilities.
- Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Technical Support:
- Provide technical support for process-related issues during construction, commissioning, and operation phases.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address design challenges and ensure project success.
- Process Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in all process-related activities.
- Participate in hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and process hazard analyses (PHA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Project Coordination:
- Work closely with project managers, construction teams, and other engineers to coordinate process engineering activities within the project timeline.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any deviations from the original process design.
- Maintenance:
- Analyze process data and identify potential deviations from normal operating conditions.
- Analyze process data and identify potential deviations from normal operating conditions.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Prepare and maintain detailed process engineering documentation, including P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams), process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
- Generate reports on process performance, deviations, and recommended corrective actions.
- Startup and Commissioning:
- Collaborate with the commissioning team to ensure a smooth startup of new or modified process units.
- Provide technical expertise during commissioning activities to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:
- Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and sustainable practices within the refining processes.
- Propose and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and enhance overall sustainability.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Engineer in crude refining, maintenance, and construction projects.
- Certifications:
- Professional certification in chemical engineering (e.g., PE, CPChE).
- Technical Skills:
- Proficient in process simulation tools and software.
- Strong understanding of refining processes, equipment, and unit operations.
- Safety and Regulatory Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, process safety management, and environmental compliance within the refining industry.
- Project Management:
- Experience in coordinating process engineering activities within the framework of overall project management.
- Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Analytical Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and optimize refining processes.
- Team Collaboration:
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate with colleagues, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Software Proficiency:
- Proficiency in advanced process simulation and optimization tools.