Process Engineer

KBR Careers; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Chennai/Bangalore is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process design activities across the asset lifecycle. You will guide simulations, develop design bases, and ensure technical quality while coordinating with multiple engineering groups.

The role requires strong communication, 10–15 years of chemical engineering experience, and willingness to travel for project needs in India. FEED/detail engineering experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (10–15 years of experience).
• Proficiency in process engineering software: HYSYS and Flarenet.

Responsibilities

• Develop Process Design Basis and Design Philosophies based on scope of work.
• Review and perform Process Simulations and guide engineers to develop Heat & Mass Balance.
• Experience with PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs, C&EDs, and Safe charts.
• Carry out planning, scheduling and coordination to execute projects.
• Evaluate vendor offers and perform technical bid analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Flarenet

Job description

Process Engineer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)

Provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for wide variety of process engineering activities and would assist the lead process engineer to meet project schedule and quality requirements.

Job location - Chennai / Bangalore

Responsibilities

• Develops Process Design Basis and Design Philosophies based on scope of work.
• Reviews / Performs Process Simulations and Guides Process Engineers to perform Process Simulations and develop Heat & Mass Balance as required.
• Experience in development of PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs, C&EDs, Safe charts.
• Proven skills in routine process calculations (hydraulics and sizing) and use of process software and in-house developed spreadsheets.
• Experience in Process control configurations and ESD systems, equipment designs such as separators, pumps, compressors, gas treatment units.
• Experience in engineering and design of facilities involving Fired Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Columns is preferred.
• Experience with Steam, Instrument air, Plant air, Nitrogen, Fuel gas/oil systems, Water systems (Cooling water, Chilled water, Potable water treatments, DM water, Wastewater) Design.
• Should be familiar with Steam balance.
• Should be conversant with Compressor hydraulics.
• Experience in performing relief valve and flare load calculations.
• Develops utility balance, UFD and summary for all utilities of a process plant.
• Knowledge in offsites which includes tank farm, boilers and power generation.
• Knowledge of engineering practices, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures.
• Carry out all the planning, scheduling and coordination required to execute a project.
• Coordinate with peers and sub-ordinates involved from other engineering Depts.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to performance guarantees, vendor packages scope etc Review of vendor offers, preparation of technical bid analysis.
• Evaluates Vendor / Consultant / Licensor offers for Process Packages / Equipment, Specialized Process Engineering Studies etc.
• Should be familiar with routine safety studies like HAZOP, HAZID, SIL etc.
• Knowledge of Pre commissioning/Commissioning/Operations is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 10 to 15 years of experience
• Good knowledge in process engineering softwares (HYSYS, Flarenet) is required.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in any of the fields of Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, refinery, Offshore and Utilities & Offsites related to industry.
• Willingness to travel for work within KBR offices.
• Experience in FEED/Detail Engineering stages of project.

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