Principal Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks a seasoned Process Engineering Manager with refinery background to lead technical governance, guide senior technical managers, and drive project opportunities. You will ensure high-quality deliverables and foster client relationships across multi-project programs.

The role requires 20+ years in refinery environments, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold B.Tech or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a reputed university.
• Experience with refinery operations and process engineering in large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall engagement with a robust governance system from Technical perspective.
• Provide guidance to technical managers & leads in the right direction.
• Utilize technical expertise to secure more projects through ongoing and pilot initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating the technical capabilities of team members.
• Comprehend customer requirements and onboard suitable talents to deliver projects as needed.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to team working on various projects in process engineering space (on need basis)
• Support training and competency development, including identification of training needs, development of technical training materials.
• Actively support RCA investigations, identifying root causes, defining corrective and preventive actions, and driving closure with site stakeholders.
• Accountable for quality of team deliverables at program level.
• Oversee efforts and identify the opportunities to align strategic program
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients.
• Foster an environment that promotes the development of talent.
• Review priority and make business driven decision

Skills

Process Engineering

Refinery operations

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

B. Tech / M. Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO-II

HTRI

Job description

Job Requirements

• Oversee the overall engagement with a robust governance system from Technical perspective.
• Provide guidance to technical managers & technical leads in the right direction.
• Utilize technical expertise to secure more projects through ongoing and pilot initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating the technical capabilities of team members.
• Comprehend customer requirements and onboard suitable talents to deliver projects as needed.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to team working on various projects in process engineering space (on need basis)
• Support training and competency development, including identification of training needs, development of technical training materials.
• Actively support and participate in RCA investigations, identifying root causes, defining corrective and preventive actions, and driving closure with site stakeholders.
• Accountable for quality of team deliverables at program level.
• Oversee efforts and identify the opportunities to align strategic program
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients.
• Foster an environment that promotes the development of talent.
• Review priority and make business driven decision

Work Experience

Qualification:

• B. Tech / M. Tech in Chemical engineering from reputed university
• 20+ years experience with refinery background

Required Skills

• Background of Process Engineering and thorough hands on experience of Refinery operations
• Proven ability to solve problems across multi-functional and multi-cultural groups within and outside facilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders is crucial for success in this role.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills will allow you to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets. Meticulous attention to detail is necessary to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Should be able to work autonomously and take ownership, while also being a team player and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Proven ability to continuously improve systems and processes

Good to have:

• Exposure to Process Simulation tools like ASPEN HYSYS and/or PRO-II, HTRI
• Exposure to dynamic simulation, LP Modelling etc.