Process Engineer – Project Development
About this position
The Process Engineer will work closely with the Project Head to assess process designs, compare potential project schemes, and develop CAPEX proposals. This role requires strong chemical engineering skills, experience in project development, and an ability to identify process efficiencies and improvements.
Responsibilities
• Process Evaluation & Optimization
• Assess and compare various process design schemes for new chemical manufacturing plants.
• Evaluate potential process risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in design reviews with licensors and consultants.
• Capital Expenditure Analysis
• Support the Project Head in preparing and analyzing CAPEX proposals.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses to inform decisions on project schemes and designs.
• Assist in the financial evaluation of investment options and make recommendations based on CAPEX evaluations.
• Project Development Support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the licensors, technology department, production, and external consultants, to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Prepare project documentation, such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Participate in project reviews and provide insights on process optimizations.
• Support the project engineers and managers with any information required from the client side.
• Regulatory Compliance Oversight
• Ensure that regulatory compliance activities are being addressed by relevant teams, with regular follow-up and tracking.
• Coordinate with internal compliance teams and external consultants to verify that all necessary approvals and standards are met.
• Conduct feasibility studies on various operational and design choices to support compliance efforts.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
• Prepare and present technical reports, including process analysis results, CAPEX evaluations, and recommendations.
• Maintain clear communication with the Project Head and other team members to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Support the project head in managing multiple projects.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably within chemical/petrochemicals manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Strong background in project development and CAPEX evaluation.
• Excellent analytical skills.