Senior Process Engineer

Moynihan Process Engineering Ltd; India; Remote; INR 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Moynihan Process Engineering Ltd (mpe) seeks a Senior Process Engineer to provide expert process engineering and process safety support on client projects in pharma and allied sectors. The contract is remote and involves developing and reviewing P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment sizing, with emphasis on risk assessment and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers and help improve methods, collaborating with teams to identify hazards and propose mitigations per API,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience with process safety methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and pressure relief design.
• Familiarity with ATEX and hazardous area classification.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work remotely in a consulting setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare P&IDs, datasheets, and user requirement specifications.
• Contribute to pressure relief calculations and HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to best-practice improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

Chemical engineering

Process design

Process control

HAZOP/LOPA

Pressure relief

ATEX

API/ASME/ISO

Engineering software

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD/P&ID tools

Process simulation

MS Office

Job description

Company Description Moynihan Process Engineering Ltd (mpe) is a specialist consultancy focused on Process Safety, Process Engineering, and CE Certification for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, oil & gas, microelectronic, and related industries. The company has extensive experience in complex process safety analysis, including pressure relief device sizing and specification using API, ASME, and ISO standards. mpe delivers services such as HAZOP/LOPA facilitation and training, ATEX hazardous area classification and explosion protection documentation, and comprehensive process development and engineering support. The team also provides CE marking expertise and maintenance package development using FMEA/RCM methodologies to optimize asset management and plant performance. mpe is committed to supporting clients with challenging process and process safety issues.

Role Description The Senior Process Engineer will provide expert process engineering and process safety support across client projects in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and allied sectors. This contract, remote role involves developing and reviewing process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment and instrument sizing, P&IDs, datasheets, and user requirement specifications. Day-to-day activities include performing process design and control assessments, contributing to pressure relief calculations, supporting HAZOP and LOPA studies, and preparing technical reports and documentation. The Senior Process Engineer will collaborate with internal and client teams to identify hazards, propose mitigations, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements. The role also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and contributing to methodology and best-practice improvements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering, with experience in complex industrial processes.
• Candidates should possess skills in Process Design and Process Control, including developing and optimizing process configurations and control strategies.
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret data, perform calculations, and draw clear engineering conclusions.
• Experience with process safety methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA), pressure relief design, and applicable standards (API, ASME, ISO) is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with ATEX, hazardous area classification, and explosion protection documentation is an advantage.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools for simulations, calculations, and drafting (e.g., process simulation packages, MS Office, CAD/P&ID tools) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment, and proven experience in client-facing roles.