Senior Process Engineer - Oil Refinery Optimization

X17 Group; Gouda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

X17 Group is seeking a Seasoned Process Engineer to design, optimize and troubleshoot oil refinery process systems. The role requires hands-on engineering expertise, a strong practical mindset, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

You will develop process designs and simulations, monitor performance, implement control strategies, and contribute to safety, efficiency, and quality improvements. This on-site, full-time position is based in Gouda, Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering with industrial process experience.
• Experience in process design, flowsheets, equipment specifications and simulations.
• Knowledge of process control, instrumentation and optimization of operating parameters.
• Excellent analytical skills for data analysis and problem solving.
• Experience in on-site industrial facilities, preferably chemical or petrochemical.
• Familiarity with safety standards and process safety practices.
• Strong communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize and troubleshoot refinery process systems.
• Develop process designs and simulations.
• Monitor process performance and implement control strategies.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in risk assessments.
• Support commissioning or modification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, operations and maintenance.

Skills

Process engineering

Chemical engineering

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering degree

Job description

X17 Group is seeking a Seasoned Process Engineer to design, optimize and troubleshoot oil refinery process systems. The role requires hands-on engineering expertise, a strong practical mindset, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

You will develop process designs and simulations, monitor performance, implement control strategies, and contribute to safety, efficiency, and quality improvements. This on-site, full-time position is based in Gouda, Netherlands.