Lead Engineer - Process Monitoring & Analysis

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, India seeks a senior chemical engineer to drive process optimization in refinery and petrochemical environments. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with process monitoring tools and simulations.

The candidate will support energy efficiency, yield improvements, and cost reduction, while maintaining detailed models and documents. Collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidate should hold a B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
• Total experience min 7 years with at least 3 years in technical services.
• Experience in units like FCCU, Delayed Coker, Alkylation, Hydrocracker, CDU/VDU, etc.

Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical tools to uncover insights and drive optimization.
• Support energy efficiency, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain process simulation models for operating scenarios.
• Perform energy utilization analysis and benchmarking.
• Interpret technical summaries and engineering docs per workflow.
• Participate in client review meetings and provide support.

Skills

Refinery knowledge

Petrochemical units

Process monitoring tools

Data historians acquisition

Process modeling (HYSYS/other)

Analytical calculations

PFDs/P&IDs interpretation

P&ID interpretation

Process safety concepts

Documentation & communication

Team coordination

Self-supervised work

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SeeQ

PI

HYSYS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical tools (process simulation, data analytics etc.) to uncover technical insights, troubleshoot issues, recommend improvements, and drive optimization opportunities
• Support initiatives focused on energy efficiency, yield improvement, cost reduction, and sustainability
• Maintain detailed process simulation models to evaluate operating scenarios effectively
• Perform energy utilization analysis, material balance assessments, benchmarking and identification of unit improvement opportunities
• Understand technical summaries, data sheets, and engineering documentation as per workflow requirements
• Participate in review meetings and provide support to clients

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of refinery and petro-chemical units
• Experience in working with process monitoring tools, acquisition from data historians, and process modeling software such as SeeQ, PI, Hysys etc.
• Experience in performing analytical calculations
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, HMB, process datasheets and equipment design documents
• Awareness of process safety management concepts and principles such as Process Hazard Analysis, Integrity Operating Windows etc.
• Strong documentation, communication, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and strong data discipline
• Team-oriented with good coordination skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision while delivering high‑quality output

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of total work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in technical services
• Experience in one (or more) of the units is mandatory - FCCU, Delayed Coker, Alkylation, Hydrocracker, CDU/VDU, NHT - Isomerization, Hydroprocessing, Aromatics, Polymers, Olefins