Lead Process Engineer

IQuest Management Consultants Pvt Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IQuest Management Consultants Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to lead FEED, Basic Engineering, and Detailed Process Engineering for major oil & gas and chemical projects.

You will manage a team of Process Engineers, review process design bases, PFDs and HMBs, and coordinate with piping, mechanical, civil, and electrical teams to optimize CAPEX/OPEX and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech., preferably in Chemical Engineering.
• 10–20 years of experience as Lead/Senior Process Engineer in Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochem, Fertilizers, Energy or Renewable energy.
• Proficient in process engineering software: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PIPENET, Flarenet; working knowledge of AutoCAD, SPPID, AVEVA P&ID, MicroStation, MS Office, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Basic Engineering, FEED, and Detailed Process Engineering activities for projects.
• Manage a team of in-house Process Engineers/Designers responsible for Process Design, Process Simulation, Hydraulic Analysis, Utility Systems, Relief & Flare, and documentation.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure proper integration of process requirements into overall plant design.
• Review client design basis, process criteria, standards, and regulations; incorporate into process design basis.
• Develop and review PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, utility diagrams, datasheets, and process specifications.
• Provide guidance on process selection, optimization, equipment sizing, and control philosophy.
• Ensure timely delivery of process deliverables and maintain quality across engineering work.

Education

B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech., preferably in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PIPENET

Flarenet

AutoCAD

SPPID

AVEVA P&ID

MicroStation

MS Office

Engineering document management systems

Job description

Lead Process Engineer - IQ/0088

POSITION: LEAD PROCESS ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech., preferably in Chemical Engineering.

Minimum 10 to 20 years of relevant experience as a Lead/Senior Process Engineer with leading and reputed Engineering / EPC companies operating in Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical, Fertilizer, Energy, Renewable Energy, and related industries.

Software Proficiency: Good working experience in Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, , PIPENET, Flarenet or equivalent process engineering software. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SPPID, AVEVA P&ID, MicroStation, MS Office, and engineering document management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and oversee Basic Engineering, FEED, and Detailed Process Engineering activities for projects.
2. Manage a team of in-house Process Engineers/Designers responsible for Process Design, Process Simulation, Hydraulic Analysis, Utility Systems, Relief & Flare Systems, and Process Documentation.
3. Manage process engineering activities subcontracted to third-party engineering agencies as and when required.
4. Review and optimize process schemes and systems to achieve CAPEX/OPEX optimization, energy efficiency, operability, and maintainability.
5. Integrate HSE, process safety, and inherently safer design principles into the process design of plants and associated facilities.
6. Review the Client's Design Basis, Process Design Criteria, applicable codes and standards, project specifications, and statutory/local regulations, and incorporate the requirements into the Process Design Basis.
7. Develop and review Process Design Basis, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat & Material Balances (HMBs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Utility Flow Diagrams, Process Datasheets, Equipment Datasheets, and Process Specifications.
8. Perform and/or review process simulations, hydraulic calculations, line sizing, equipment sizing, control valve sizing, PSV/PRV sizing, relief and flare system studies, and utility system calculations using appropriate engineering tools.
9. Provide technical guidance and expertise in process selection, process optimization, equipment sizing, operating philosophy, material selection, and process control requirements.
10. Ensure proper development and review of process engineering deliverables and provide technical guidance to Process Engineers for preparation of project documents.
11. Coordinate with Piping, Mechanical, Civil & Structural, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, HSE, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of process requirements into the overall plant design.
12. Define Process Engineering activities and deliverables, establish schedules, and coordinate with other disciplines during BID, FEED, Basic Engineering, and Detailed Engineering phases in accordance with contractual requirements.
13. Manage the Process Engineering team, define deliverables, review process calculations, equipment datasheets, line lists, utility summaries, and material/energy balances, and ensure timely completion.
14. Act as an effective Team Leader/Team Player and provide technical direction, mentoring, and training to Process Engineers and Designers.
15. Manage preparation and review of Process Datasheets, Equipment Datasheets, Utility Summaries, Instrument Data, Process Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and Vendor Document Reviews related to process engineering.
16. Ensure proper workflow, interdisciplinary interfaces, technical reviews, quality checks, document control, and approval of Process Engineering deliverables.
17. Monitor and control Process Engineering progress, productivity, man-hour budgets, resource loading, and project schedules.
18. Support project management in identifying and managing changes, deviations, technical clarifications, and potential variations to the contract scope.
19. Coordinate with process licensors, vendors, contractors, suppliers, and technology providers to ensure compliance with project requirements and timely resolution of technical issues.
20. Participate in Client, PMC, Process Licensor, Engineering Subcontractor, Vendor, HAZOP/HAZID, SIL/PHA, and other internal and external stakeholder meetings.
21. Lead and/or participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL/LOPA, PHA, Design Reviews, Operability Reviews, and other process safety studies, as applicable to the project.
22. Review and provide technical input for statutory and regulatory approvals, including process-related documentation and submissions to relevant authorities.
23. Support commissioning, start-up, performance testing, site engineering, inspections, troubleshooting, and technical queries related to process systems, as required.
24. Further develop and strengthen the Process Engineering department, including development of engineering procedures, standards, templates, tools, and technical competencies to support business objectives.