Process Engineer -Pipeline Leak Detection

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, India is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for Oil & Gas pipelines and refinery projects. You will perform process calculations, develop PFDs/P&IDs, and support cross-country pipeline studies.

The role requires 5–7 years in upstream or refining with pipeline background, knowledge of fluid flow principles, and strong technical communication with engineers.

Qualifications

• Chemical engineering degree required.
• 5–7 years’ experience in upstream/refining with cross country pipelines background.
• Good understanding of process unit operations and process calculations.
• Working experience with HYSYS and UNISIM is an advantage.
• Strong technical communication with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review PFD, P&ID, Heat and Mass Balance calculations.
• Perform multiphase and surge calculations, hydraulic and pressure drop calculations.
• Pipeline sizing, selection calculations, and datasheet preparation.
• Experience of risk studies and safeguards considerations.
• Pipeline optimization using PLO Hydraulic Simulator and model development.
• Assist scheduling team to optimize variable cost plan for each asset.
• Leak detection KPI studies and integrity evaluation.

Skills

Process engineering

Pipeline experience

Technical communication

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Tools

HYSYS

UNISIM

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Process Engineer in Oil & Gas domain with upstream or refinery experience. Involved in process calculations for cross country pipelines, Root cause analysis, Simulation studies, multiphase flow, and well head operations during normal, emergency, start-up & shutdown.

• Prepare and review PFD, P&ID, Heat and Mass Balance calculations, multiphase and surge calculations, hydraulic and pressure drop calculations, pipeline sizing and selection calculations.
• Preparation of process parameters in pipeline datasheets
• Experience of risk studies and Brainstorming on Process units involving consequences and safeguards based on the nature of Risk and associated response systems.
• Procedures for Testing and commissioning of pipelines including Hydrostatic test, Pneumatic test, chemical cleaning and their method statements.
• Requirements and Types of Insulation and associated process calculations
• Participated in MOC studies and recommendations
• Pipeline Optimization using PLO Hydraulic Simulator
• Build Pipeline Optimizer (PLO) Models. Calibration and tuning of models based on process data.
• Develop pipeline DRA and Power optimization studies. Propose new DRA skids location studies.
• Unit criticality studies based on PLO model results.
• Perform hydraulic analysis on variable cost opportunities, OOS equipment, and pipeline derate impact to capacity
• Assist the scheduling team to set the optimized variable cost plan for each asset.
• Atmos/PLM Leak Detection Optimization
• Leak detection KPI studies
• Leak detection integrity evaluation studies
• Leak detection threshold optimization

Required Skills

• Chemical engineering or equivalent degree is required.
• 5-7 years’ experience with upstream / refining domain and cross country pipelines background is required.
• Good understanding of process unit operations and process calculations, including, fluid flow principles, and reaction principles, is a plus.
• Working experience with HYSYS, UNISIM is an advantage
• Must have good technical communication skills. This includes ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with unit engineers to understand their issues and problems and communicate solutions.