Process Lead Engineer - Petrochemical

KBR, Inc.; Chennai; Presencial; INR 4.000.000 - 6.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Process Lead Engineer - Petrochemical to lead FEED and Detailed Engineering for open-art and licensed units in a challenging project environment. Ideal candidates have 15–20 years in petrochemical facilities and strong leadership.

Travel or relocation may be required to support global projects. The role emphasizes technical integrity, adherence to schedules, and coordination with licensors, EPCs, and internal teams to deliver high-quality deliverables across

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience with at least 5–8 years in petrochemical units.
• Proven track record in FEED and DE phases for large-scale petrochemical projects.
• Familiarity with leading licensors and their design packages.
• Strong knowledge of process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate FEED and Detailed Engineering activities for open-art units and licensed units.
• Liaise with technology licensors, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to align project scope and technical specs.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, and material selection diagrams.
• Support HAZID/HAZOP, SIL, and other risk assessments throughout engineering phases.
• Prepare and review data sheets, technical specifications, design calculations, and layout drawings.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications (API, ASME, NFPA).
• Provide input for cost estimation, procurement strategies, and long-lead item identification.
• Monitor engineering progress against milestones and resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews, 3D model reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.

Conocimientos

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Title:

Process Lead Engineer - Petrochemical

Division:

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.

Summary Section

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Process Engineer to lead and execute Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering (DE) for new and revamp projects in petrochemical facilities. The candidate will have strong experience in both open‑art and licensed process units such as olefins (steam cracking), aromatics (BTX), polymer units including LDPE, HDPE, polypropylene (PP), and butene/butene derivatives, along with hydrogen management systems, utilities, and tankage. The role involves close coordination with multidisciplinary teams, technology licensors, and EPC contractors to ensure technical integrity, compliance with project specifications, adherence to schedules, and timely delivery of high‑quality engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate FEED and Detailed Engineering activities for open‑art units as well as licensed units.
• Liaise with technology licensors, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of project scope and technical specifications.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, and material selection diagrams.
• Support HAZID/HAZOP, SIL, and other risk assessments throughout the engineering phases.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including data sheets, technical specifications, design calculations, and layout drawings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications (e.g., API, ASME, NFPA).
• Provide input for cost estimation, procurement strategies, and long‑lead item identification.
• Monitor engineering progress against project milestones and intervene as necessary to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews (3D), and constructability assessments.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience, with at least 5-8 years in petrochemical units.
• Proven track record in FEED and DE phases for large‑scale petrochemical projects.
• Familiarity with leading licensors and their design packages.
• Strong knowledge of process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as per project requirements.

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