Process Engineer

Education & experience requirements

Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or a relevant engineering discipline

7 years of related experience in the assigned field of process engineering

Experience using major process engineering and process control standards and practices

Core technical skills & industry codes

• Knowledge in ethylene crackers
• Knowledge in advanced process control (APC)
• Knowledge of industry regulatory guides and codes
• Knowledge of process engineering methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of downtime analysis and problem-solving tools
• Project management
• Ability to use software programs for simulation, heat and material balances, and chemical engineering calculations
• IT proficiency with the ability to properly use management information systems
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, quality assurance, health and safety, and preventative/predictive maintenance systems and techniques

Key responsibilities & deliverables

• Provide process engineering support for assigned operations, including delivery of process engineering design for plant revamps to enhance long-term efficiency, productivity, and safety
• Conduct feasibility studies for debottlenecking plant process facilities and control systems; prepare economic comparisons of alternative schemes, preliminary cost estimates, and required engineering calculations
• Assist consultants, contractors, and internal personnel in scoping, defining, and planning projects
• Determine work methods from alternative existing methods in accordance with established specialized policies and professional standards
• Lead a team of contractors to fulfil unit objectives in line with HSE and quality standards
• Ensure updating of all process documentation (P&ID, PFD, material balances, process data sheets) for all modifications
• Prepare process data sheets and schemes to formulate capital expenditure and cost justification

Behavioral & leadership competencies

• High level of integrity
• Health, safety, and security management skills
• Mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
• Strong performance management and problem-solving skills