Process Engineer - Complex Processing Facilities

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Process Engineer to support complex processing facilities. You will engage with LNG and refining teams, develop process data sheets, and build simulation models to evaluate design and operating scenarios.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years in refining or petrochemical process engineering, strong communication, and a degree in chemical engineering.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in chemical engineering from AICTE-recognized university.
• 5–10+ years of process engineering in refining or petrochemical facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service consultation to LNG and Refining operating assets and capital project teams, supporting new asset development and/or operational issues in existing projects and assets.
• Review and improve designs for operability, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
• Support early‑phase project design execution by developing process documents such as heat and material balances and process datasheets.
• Develop and maintain detailed process simulation models to evaluate design and operating scenarios (e.g., Hysys).
• Support day‑to‑day operations by providing engineering analysis and process troubleshooting of equipment items utilizing data analytics and process monitoring tools (PI, Seeq).
• Participate in on‑the‑job training and development opportunities through mentoring with Chevron Technical Center counterparts.

Skills

Refining technology knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

PI

Seeq

Hysys

PRO/II

Job description

About The Company

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru, India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies. A Chevron vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance, with a purpose to develop affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress.

About The Position

Process Engineer – Complex Processing Facility, part of the Projects & Engineering team, based in Chevron’s office in Bengaluru. Reporting to the Process Engineering Lead. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with potential adjustments based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical service consultation to LNG and Refining operating assets and capital project teams, supporting new asset development and/or operational issues in existing projects and assets.
• Review and improve designs for operability, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
• Support early‑phase project design execution by developing process documents such as heat and material balances and process datasheets.
• Develop and maintain detailed process simulation models to evaluate design and operating scenarios (e.g., Hysys).
• Support day‑to‑day operations by providing engineering analysis and process troubleshooting of equipment items utilizing data analytics and process monitoring tools (PI, Seeq).
• Participate in on‑the‑job training and development opportunities through mentoring with Chevron Technical Center counterparts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with one or more refining technologies: Crude and Vacuum Distillation, Alkylation, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Delayed Coking, Reforming, Hydrogen Manufacturing, Amine/Sour Water, and/or Hydro‑processing.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in chemical engineering or a related field from a recognized (AICTE) university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with Chevron’s global employee workforce.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of process engineering experience in refining or petrochemical facilities, including operations support engineering assignments or process design work for capital projects.
• Experience performing analytical calculations such as mass transfer, fluid flow, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, process control, kinetics, and equipment sizing.
• Experience with process monitoring tools and process modeling software, such as PI, Seeq, Hysys, PRO/II, etc.
• Experience leading small projects to improve yield, throughput, or energy efficiency.
• Awareness of Process Safety Management concepts and principles such as Process Hazards Analysis, Alarm Objective Analysis, and Integrity Operating Windows.

What We Can Offer You

Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work. Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well‑being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration. Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities. Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well‑being, and work‑life balance. Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.