Ingeniero de Procesos Químicos – Petróleo y Gas

Placements24; Mérida; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Engineer to join our oil and gas operations in Mérida, Yucatán. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot processing plants, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental performance across refining and petrochemical facilities.

You will analyze data, run simulations with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, develop P&IDs and operating manuals, and mentor operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in petrochemical or oil refining industry.
• Demonstrated experience in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and environmental regulations specific to chemical and oil industries.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience working in Mérida, Yucatán, MX region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale up chemical processes for hydrocarbon treatment and conversion.
• Analyze process data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new process technologies.
• Ensure all processes comply with stringent safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement long‑term solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and R&D.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, PFDs, and operating manuals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate equipment for chemical processes.
• Train plant operators and technicians on new or modified processes.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in chemical engineering for the oil and gas sector.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Engineer to join our oil and gas operations in Mérida, Yucatán. You will design, optimize, and troubleshoot processing plants, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental performance across refining and petrochemical facilities.

You will analyze data, run simulations with Aspen Plus or HYSYS, develop P&IDs and operating manuals, and mentor operators.