System Engineer

KEC International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KEC International is seeking a senior process engineering expert to drive engineering execution for EPC/EPCM projects from proposal through commissioning. You will review and develop detailed process documentation, PFDs, PIDs, mass and energy balances, equipment specs and SOPs, and perform critical utility calculations.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation, participate in design reviews and client engagements,

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical or Process Engineering; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification is an added advantage
• 10-15 years of experience in EPC/EPCM, Owner's Engineering or Industrial Plant Engineering
• Strong technical expertise in utilities like steam, compressed air, industrial gases, chilled water, vacuum etc
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical findings clearly to stakeholders
• Proven experience leading process engineering scope on complex projects within multidisciplinary environments

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client leadership and production teams to examine existing operations, assess workflows, and identify bottlenecks
• Lead the design and development of efficient manufacturing/industrial processes from conceptual phase to commercialization
• Formulate clear, actionable recommendations for redesigning client systems to align with broader business objectives
• Ensure all proposed process designs comply with safety, environmental, and industry regulations (e.g., GMP, ASME)
• Conduct PFMEA and implement robust risk mitigation strategies
• Manage multiple client project workstreams, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines and client teams to drive project success
• Lead process engineering scope on complex EPC/EPCM projects through proposal to commissioning

Job description

Technical Expertise

Review, Develop detailed process documentation including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs),

Review, Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs), mass & energy balances, equipment specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Review / Execute critical calculations for utility loads, equipment sizing, and cycle times.

Perform equipment selection, and technical evaluation of major process equipment.

Participate in project meetings, design reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and client engagements.

Review/ Perform process simulations (e.g. Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB), cost analyses, and process capability studies (Cp & Cpk) to optimize operations.

Assist in the selection of tools, technologies, and vendors tailored to client-specific constraints.

Lead engineering execution for EPC/EPCM projects from proposal stage through commissioning.

Support bid preparation, technical proposals, cost estimation, vendor evaluation and client discussions

Provide construction, commissioning and startup support. Key Accountabilities Key deliverables:

Drive value engineering, cost optimization, safety, reliability and operational excellence

Role & responsibilities

Client Engagement

• Collaborate with client leadership and production teams to examine existing operations, assess workflows, and identify bottlenecks.
• Lead the design and development of efficient manufacturing/industrial processes from the conceptual phase to commercialization.
• Formulate clear, actionable recommendations for redesigning client systems to align with broader business objectives

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all proposed process designs comply with safety, environmental, and industry-specific statutory regulations (e.g., GMP, ASME etc).
• Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and implement robust risk mitigation strategies

Leadership & Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Manage multiple client project workstreams simultaneously, ensuring delivery stays within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation) and client teams

Preferred candidate profile

Experience Required:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical or Process Engineering; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) certification is added advantage
• 10-15 years of experience in EPC/EPCM, Owner's Engineering or Industrial Plant Engineering, ideally with specific exposure to industries like Aluminium, Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Mining & Minerals, Cement, Chemical or Heavy Process Industries.
• Strong technical expertise and subject matter knowledge in utilities like steam, compressed air, Industrial Gases, Chilled water, Vacuum etc.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present complex technical findings clearly to relevant stakeholders
• Proven experience in both engineering execution and team leadership
• Ability to work hands-on on engineering calculations, equipment engineering, design reviews and technical problem solving
• Proven ability to lead process engineering scope on complex projects within multidisciplinary environments
• Ability to balance technical rigor with practical execution and delivery-focused decision-making

Key Competencies

• System-level thinking and process integration expertise.
• Strong understanding of industrial plant equipment and operations.
• Hands-on engineering capability.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Client management and technical troubleshooting.
• Commercial awareness and value engineering mindset