Technical Lead – Process Engineering

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru is seeking a senior process engineer to lead process modelling, simulation, optimization and debottlenecking across upstream, downstream, refining, petrochemical and LNG facilities. You will serve as the technical authority for Pro-II models and ensure quality delivery across concept, FEED, EPC, brownfield and operational support assignments.

The role requires 10-15+ years of process engineering experience, hands-on Pro-II modelling and simulation, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of process engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years Pro-II modelling and simulation experience.
• Experience in FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, brownfield or operational studies.
• Proven experience leading technical reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, troubleshooting and optimization of steady-state process simulation models using Pro-II.
• Generate and review Heat & Material Balances, PFDs, process calculations, simulation reports and operating cases.
• Model separators, distillation columns, absorbers, strippers, heat exchangers, reactors, pumps, compressors and utility systems.
• Perform equipment sizing and rating, hydraulic calculations, energy optimization and debottlenecking studies.
• Support flare, relief, depressurization and PSV sizing studies, along with HAZOP, SIL, LOPA and MOC reviews.
• Review client inputs, vendor documents and engineering deliverables; coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation, Electrical, Safety and Operations teams.
• Plan work, control technical quality, manage schedules and provide technical guidance and mentoring to process engineers.
• Support proposals, effort estimates, technical presentations and client discussions.

Skills

Pro-II modelling

Steady-state modelling

Process optimization

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Client coordination

Technical mentoring

Tools

Pro-II

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

UniSim

FLARENET

HTRI

OLGA

PipeNet

MS Excel

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

Lead process modelling, simulation, optimization and debottlenecking studies for upstream, downstream, refining, petrochemical and LNG facilities. Serve as the technical authority for Pro-II models and ensure quality delivery across concept, FEED, EPC, brownfield and operational support assignments.

Job Requirements

Lead process modelling, simulation, optimization and debottlenecking studies for upstream, downstream, refining, petrochemical and LNG facilities. Serve as the technical authority for Pro-II models and ensure quality delivery across concept, FEED, EPC, brownfield and operational support assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, validation, troubleshooting and optimization of steady-state process simulation models using Pro-II.
• Generate and review Heat & Material Balances, PFDs, process calculations, simulation reports and operating cases.
• Model separators, distillation columns, absorbers, strippers, heat exchangers, reactors, pumps, compressors and utility systems.
• Perform equipment sizing and rating, hydraulic calculations, energy optimization, capacity enhancement and debottlenecking studies.
• Support flare, relief, depressurization and PSV sizing studies, along with HAZOP, SIL, LOPA and MOC reviews.
• Review client inputs, vendor documents and engineering deliverables; coordinate with Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation, Electrical, Safety and Operations teams.
• Plan work, control technical quality, manage schedules and provide technical guidance and mentoring to process engineers.
• Support proposals, effort estimates, technical presentations and client discussions.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Validated simulation models
• Heat & Material Balance
• PFDs
• Simulation and optimization reports
• Equipment sizing calculations
• Hydraulic studies
• Flare and relief studies
• Process datasheets and technical review notes

MANDATORY EXPERTISE

• Advanced Pro-II process simulation
• Steady-state process modelling
• Heat & Material Balance development
• Equipment sizing and rating
• Process optimization and troubleshooting
• Hydraulics and pressure-drop calculations
• Refining, gas processing, LNG or petrochemical processes

Preferred Software

Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, UniSim, FLARENET, HTRI, OLGA, PipeNet and advanced MS Excel.

Experience Profile

• 10-15+ years of process engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Pro-II modelling and simulation experience.
• Experience in FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, brownfield modifications or operational improvement studies.
• Proven experience leading technical reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Act as Pro-II Subject Matter Expert.
• Drive technical quality, standardization and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers and build simulation capability.
• Communicate effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.

Work Location

• Bangalore

Work Experience

• 10-15+ years of process engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Pro-II modelling and simulation experience.
• Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus,