Process Engineer

PARCO - Pak-Arab Refinery Limited; Dera Ghazi Khan Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

PARCO - Pak-Arab Refinery Limited in Pakistan seeks a Process Engineer for Technical Services at Mid Country Refinery, Mahmood Kot. The role centers on performance monitoring of utilities, ETD, and process optimization to improve energy efficiency and plant reliability.

You will support Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, conduct technical studies, prepare reports, and participate in MOC, HAZOP, and SIL/LOPA reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of utilities and process units with respect to energy balances and efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, boilers and pumps.
• Support energy conservation, debottlenecking, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Initiate MOC, participate in HAZOP & SIL-LOPA studies, and review design packages.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to cross‑functional teams and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Report writing

Decision making

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation

MS Office

Job description

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), an integrated energy conglomerate, is a Joint Venture between Pakistan and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. PARCO owns and operates Pakistan’s most modern refinery, over 2,000 km's of pipeline network, strategic storage facilities, and marketing operations. The Company has Joint Ventures with renowned international companies and is continually following an aggressive growth strategy with planned expansions, acquisitions, and penetration into new markets.

PARCO is seeking applications for the position of Process Engineer - Technical Services.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from a HEC recognized university.
• Good knowledge of refinery utility operations with strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Should be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication, technical report writing, interpersonal and decision making skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic environment.
• Strong Analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of computer software (MS Office), process simulation and other relevant software.
• Excellent knowledge of basic economic evaluation, strong planning and implementation skills.
• Working knowledge of simulation, hydraulics, line sizing, pressure drop and efficiency calculations.

Experience:

• Up to 8 years’ experience out of which at least 3 years working experience in Operation and Technical Services in Petroleum/ Refinery/ Fertilizer or petrochemical industry (Experience of utilities and oil movement Units is preferable).
• Experience of refinery units specifically Utilities, Effluent treatment, Oil decanting, blending and Storage Units is preferable.

Responsibilities:

• Performance Monitoring of the assigned units (Utilities-ETP, Tankage Area, Asphalt Air Blowing Unit, FGRS and TPF) with respect to material and energy balances, process efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Performance Monitoring of equipment, including compressors, turbines, cooling towers, heat exchangers, boilers, demineralization trays, tanks, pumps, and other associated process equipment.
• Performance Monitoring and optimization of chemical treatment programs for cooling water systems to ensure effective corrosion control, scale prevention, fouling mitigation, and reliable system operation.
• Monitoring of fuel and energy consumption at Utilities and identification of opportunities for energy conservation, improved efficiency, and reduction in operating costs.
• Performance Monitoring of heat exchanger trains and water coolers to evaluate thermal efficiency, identify performance deviations, and recommend corrective measures.
• Evaluation, selection, and optimization of the consumption of chemicals, demineralization resins, adsorbents, filtration media, and other process consumables to ensure technical suitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Initiation of Management of Change (MOC) requests, conducting technical studies, participating in HAZOP & SIL-LOPA studies, reviewing engineering design packages, supporting change implementation, and conducting project closeout and post-implementation performance evaluations in accordance with established procedures.
• Conducting technical studies related to process optimization, energy conservation, operational efficiency, debottlenecking, and implementation of cost-effective process modifications.
• Providing day-to-day technical support to Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Projects, and other cross-functional teams for troubleshooting process-related issues and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Preparation of technical reports, business cases, operating guidelines, process calculations, material and energy balance assessments, equipment performance evaluations, and engineering recommendations for management and operational teams.
• Identification and implementation of process optimization, energy conservation, debottlenecking, waste minimization, and cost-reduction initiatives to enhance plant profitability and operational performance.
• Conducting process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical investigations to identify operational inefficiencies, resolve process deviations, and recommend sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitoring process performance and identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, equipment utilization, resource efficiency, and compliance with established operating parameters.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures, applicable environmental regulations, and refinery operating standards.
• Supporting the development and mentoring of graduate and trainee engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning while fostering innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of PARCO’s proprietary, confidential, and classified information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable information security requirements.

Location:

Mid Country Refinery, Mahmood Kot.

PARCO is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our commitment to a conducive work environment is designed to attract and nurture top talent.