Process Engineer

Amec Foster Wheeler Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to support pharmaceutical projects (API & BioPharma), downstream oil & gas and chemical plants. You will contribute to process design, simulations, and equipment sizing across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a chemical engineering degree with 3–10 years in pharma/chemical or petrochemical industries, and hands-on experience with Aspen HYSIS, SuperPro, and Schedule-pro. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
• 3–10 years of relevant experience in pharma/chemical/petrochemical industries.
• Process design experience in API/Bio-Pharma/Vaccine/R&D and utilities.
• Hands-on experience with process simulation software like Aspen Hysis, SuperPro, Schedule-pro.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering process design work in compliance with relevant standards, HSEQ standards, project procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver process engineering design, equipment commissioning and process performance qualifications associated with NPI and capital projects (manufacturing and utilities related).
• Support the development of key process deliverables, including BFD/ PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing calculations.
• Perform process simulations and assist with preparation of design documentation and datasheets.
• Identify and implement improvement to plant facilities, processes, methods of operations and turnaround, troubleshoot for process and equipment problems to minimize safety and quality risk as well as to ensure greater operational efficiency.
• Initiate, coordinate, plan and participate in plant modification activities, in the implementation of capital projects, project commissioning and tie-in.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and other process safety and technical assessments
• Ensure deliverables are prepared and checked in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including piping, mechanical, and instrumentation engineers
• Interface with vendors and support procurement activities as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team

Skills

Process design

Aspen HYSYS

Teamwork

Communication

Pharma know-how

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Hysis

Schedule-pro

SuperPro

Job description

Wood has an opportunity for a Process Engineer to join our team in Singapore, supporting the delivery of Pharmaceutical projects (API & BioPharma), downstream Oil & Gas and Chemical plants.

Responsibilities

As a Process Engineer, you will support the delivery of process engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. You will:

• Assist in delivering process design work in compliance with relevant standards, HSEQ standards, project procedures and regulatory requirements
• Deliver process engineering (including automation) design, equipment commissioning and process performance qualifications associated with NPI and capital projects (manufacturing and utilities related).
• Support the development of key process deliverables, including BFD/ PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing calculations
• Perform process simulations and assist with preparation of design documentation and datasheets
• Identify and implement improvement to plant facilities, processes, methods of operations and turnaround, troubleshoot for process and equipment problems to minimize safety and quality risk as well as to ensure greater operational efficiency.
• Initiate, coordinate, plan and participate in plant modification activities, in the implementation of capital projects, project commissioning and tie-in.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and other process safety and technical assessments
• Ensure deliverables are prepared and checked in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including piping, mechanical, and instrumentation engineers
• Interface with vendors and support procurement activities as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid technical foundation in process engineering and a willingness to learn and develop within a project environment. Key requirements include:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
• with 3-10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, chemical or petrol-chemical industry
• Process design experience in API/ Bio-Pharma/ Vaccine/R&D as well as support systems like process / technical utilities, CIP / SIP, decontamination / sterilization.
• Hands on experience in process simulation softwares like Aspen Hysis, SuperPro, Schedule-pro etc.
• Flexibility to work at client site, travel as required.
• Understanding of industry standards and basic process safety principles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow professionally

If you are a motivated Process Engineer looking to develop your career in Pharmaceutical industry we’d like to hear from you.