Process Lead Engineer - Petrochemical

KBR; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Chennai invites an experienced Process Lead Engineer to lead FEED and Detailed Engineering for new and revamp petrochemical projects. You will oversee open-art and licensed units including olefins, aromatics, polymer units, and hydrogen management, coordinating with licensors, EPCs, and internal teams to ensure technical integrity and on-schedule delivery.

The role requires 15–20 years in chemical engineering, with 5–8 years in petrochemical units,

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• 15–20 years of relevant experience, with 5–8 years in petrochemical units.
• Proven FEED and DE experience for large-scale 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.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as per project requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Process Engineering

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

Title: Process Lead Engineer - Petrochemical Division: KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)

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

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

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 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.

Culture & Values

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.