Technical Professional - Process (Furnace Analytical)

KBR, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in India seeks a Technical Professional - Process (Furnace Analytical) with 3–5 years of experience to perform heat and material balance, and thermal/hydraulic calculations for fired heaters, using PFR-FRNC-5 and proprietary design tools to support refinery, petrochemical and fertilizer projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of heat transfer, fuel efficiency, duct sizing, burner systems, and preparation of data sheets.

Qualifications

• B.Tech or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in furnace/process analytics.

Responsibilities

• Perform heat and material balance for fired heaters.
• Conduct thermal and hydraulic calculations for heater design.
• Support core furnace technologies in refinery, petrochemical and fertilizer sectors.
• Prepare project datasheets and participate in vendor/in-plant data collection.

Skills

Heat balance

Thermal calculations

Hydraulic calculations

Process design

Technical analysis

Education

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFR-FRNC-5

Proprietary design programs

Job description

Title:

Technical Professional - Process (Furnace Analytical)

Technical Professional - Process (Furnace Analytical)

Desired Qualification - B. Tech / M. Tech in Chemical Engineering

Years of Experience : - 3 – 5 years.

Job Description - Fired Heater / Furnace AnalyticalEngineer will be responsible for heat and material balance, thermal and hydraulic calculations for fired heaters using software such as PFR-FRNC-5 and Co proprietary design programs to support Company core technologies in proprietary furnace designs in Refining, Petrochemical and Fertilizer industry.

The position requires understanding and knowledge of basic heat transfer concepts applicable such as fuel & efficiency calculations, radiant / convection section sizing, metal temperature evaluation, refractory selection and heat loss, hydraulic calculations such as coil pressure drop, stack / duct sizing. Must have experience in thethermal and process design and performance evaluation of furnace including heat transfer, hydraulics, and knowledge of various types, parts / components of a direct fired heater, their uses and important heater auxiliaries, burners, ID/FD Fans & Air Preheaters. Candidate also should have understanding of process flow diagram, piping and instrument diagram, system design parameters and design. Familiarity with ASME B31.3, ASME I / VIII and API specifications, API 560, API 535, API 556 and API 560 is must. Working experience of Ethylene furnaces and Hydrogen reformer furnaces will be added advantage.

Candidate is responsible for generation of project documents such as datasheets for furnace and component equipment. Position may require travel to vendor shops and operating plants that may involve furnace performance testing and data gathering.