Process Engineer

Hocs Projects India; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HOCS Projects India is seeking an Intermediate Process Engineer to support multi-disciplinary energy projects. You will lead process design, calculations, and technical deliverables across project lifecycles from concept to commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in process engineering, with proficiency in PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, and hydraulic calculations. Based in Vadodara, the position emphasizes strong technical writing and collaboration with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (India) status is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive process engineering experience in energy/O&G/EPC environments.
• Experience delivering PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and process simulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare process engineering deliverables: design basis, PFDs, P&IDs, heat/mass balances, equipment datasheets and narratives.
• Develop and maintain process simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Perform equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, line sizing and relief-system assessments.
• Provide input to multidisciplinary deliverables and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Lead design reviews including P&ID and HAZOP participation.
• Support projects through FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Skills

Process Design

PFDs & P&IDs

Process Simulation

Hydraulic Calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (India) - asset

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

HOCS Projects is seeking an Intermediate Process Engineer to support the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects across the energy sector. This role is responsible for process design, engineering calculations, technical deliverables, interdisciplinary coordination and project support throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with senior engineers and project teams to deliver practical, high-quality process engineering solutions aligned with project requirements, client expectations and applicable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare process engineering deliverables, including design basis documents, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, heat and material balances, equipment datasheets and process narratives.
• Develop and maintain process simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Perform equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, line sizing, relief-system assessments and other process design calculations.
• Evaluate existing and proposed process systems and equipment, documenting design assumptions, calculations and technical recommendations.
• Provide process engineering input to multi-disciplinary deliverables and coordinate with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Participate in design, constructability, operability and process-safety reviews, including P&ID reviews and HAZOP activities, as required.
• Support projects through concept development, feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Complete site visits, field verification, data collection and technical support for construction and operational troubleshooting, as required.
• Ensure assigned work complies with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, client specifications, and HOCS quality and safety practices.
• Complete accurate, well-documented deliverables within established project schedules and communicate technical issues and progress to the appropriate senior engineer or project team.

Education, Professional Registration & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (India) status or membership with a recognized professional engineering institution is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive process engineering experience within an industrial, energy, oil and gas, EPC or EPCM environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing process engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, process simulations, equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations.
• Working knowledge of applicable Indian and international industry codes and standards, client requirements and process design practices, including familiarity with Canadian standards where required for project delivery.
• Proficiency with process simulation software, preferably Aspen HYSYS, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary projects through concept development, FEED, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organisation, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Field, brownfield, facility modification or operating-plant experience is considered an asset.
• Legally entitled to work in India and able to work from the Vadodara office.