Process Plant Engineer - Chemical

THERMAX; Pimpri-Chinchwad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

THERMAX in Pune invites a Process Plant Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in process engineering, plant operations and commissioning to join the RTIC department. The role focuses on process design, start-up, troubleshooting and optimization to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

You will prepare PFDs, P&IDs, process datasheets and participate in safety reviews and energy optimization initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in process plant engineering, plant operations, commissioning, or troubleshooting.
• Strong fundamentals in mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, datasheets, and calculations.
• Practical understanding of equipment sizing and selection.
• Experience in plant start-up, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of process safety and HAZOP studies.
• Good analytical, communication, documentation, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, and process datasheets.
• Perform process calculations, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare process design basis, descriptions, operating philosophies, and documentation.
• Conduct process simulations using Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, or equivalent software.
• Review technical specifications, vendor quotations, equipment datasheets, and engineering drawings.
• Support plant erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and performance testing.
• Monitor plant operating parameters and troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Develop and review SOPs and operating guidelines.
• Analyze plant performance data and recommend corrective actions to improve process reliability and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for energy savings, yield improvement, debottlenecking, and reduction in operating costs.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety procedures, and plant operating requirements.

Skills

Process engineering

Plant operations

Commissioning

Mass and energy balances

Thermodynamics

Process safety

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

HTRI

Job description

Job Description: Process Plant Engineer

Experience: 57 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
Department: RTIC
Job Location: Pune

1. Job Summary

We are looking for a Process Plant Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in process engineering, plant operations, and commissioning. The candidate will be responsible for process design, engineering calculations, plant start-up, troubleshooting, and process optimization to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Process Engineering and Design

• Prepare and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and process datasheets.


• Perform process calculations, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing for reactors, heat exchangers, columns, separators, pumps, compressors, and other process equipment.


• Prepare process design basis, process descriptions, operating philosophies, and engineering documentation.


• Conduct process simulations using Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, or equivalent software, as applicable.


• Review technical specifications, vendor quotations, equipment datasheets, and engineering drawings.

B. Plant Operations and Commissioning

• Support plant erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and performance testing.


• Monitor plant operating parameters and troubleshoot process-related issues.


• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operating guidelines.


• Analyze plant performance data and recommend corrective actions to improve process reliability and efficiency.


• Identify opportunities for energy savings, yield improvement, debottlenecking, and reduction in operating costs.

C. Process Safety

• Participate in HAZOP studies, process hazard assessments, and safety reviews.


• Support the implementation and verification of process alarms, interlocks, trips, and other safety measures.


• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety procedures, and plant operating requirements.

3. Required Skills and Experience

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in process plant engineering, plant operations, commissioning, or process troubleshooting.


• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.


• Experience in preparation and review of PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, process datasheets, and engineering calculations.


• Practical understanding of process equipment sizing and selection.


• Experience in plant start-up, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and process optimization.


• Knowledge of process safety and HAZOP studies.


• Good analytical, communication, documentation, and coordination skills

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, HTRI, or equivalent engineering software.


• Experience in chemical, energy, gas processing, or other continuous-process industries.


• Exposure to pilot plants, demonstration plants, or technology development projects will be an advantage.

5. Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• Ability to work independently and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.


• Practical, hands-on approach to plant operations and troubleshooting.


• Willingness to support commissioning and site activities as required.