Senior Process Engineer

shiraz petrochemical complex; Maracaibo; On-site; VES 35,119,000 - 52,678,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiraz Petrochemical Company in Maracaibo invites a Senior Process Engineer to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting of major production units. You will analyze data, propose improvements, and support modifications to boost yield, efficiency, and reliability.

You will prepare technical documentation, participate in HAZOP, and contribute to capital projects from concept to commissioning while mentoring junior engineers in a safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in large-scale chemical or petrochemical plants.
• Strong process design, evaluation, and optimization of PFDs and equipment specs.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (Aspen/HYSYS or similar).
• Experience with safety and environmental regulations; HAZOP knowledge.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for design, optimization, and troubleshooting of production units.
• Analyze process data, identify performance gaps, and propose technical improvements.
• Support implementation of modifications to increase yield, efficiency, and reliability.
• Prepare and review technical documentation; participate in HAZOP and risk assessments.
• Contribute to capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Process Design

Process Control

Analytical Skills

Hazop / Risk Assessment

Mentoring

Aspen / HYSYS

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Company Description

Shiraz Petrochemical Company, located near the historic city of Shiraz, is one of the country’s first and largest fertilizer and petrochemical producers. Established in 1959 with an initial investment of approximately 400 million US dollars, the complex occupies 300 hectares, with extensive infrastructure dedicated to advanced production facilities. It now produces around 2,850,000 tons per year of a wide range of chemicals and petrochemicals, supplying major national and regional market needs. The plant’s key feedstocks include natural gas from a main cross-country pipeline, as well as limestone and salt from nearby mines, with process water supplied from a local dam. Guided by a motto of Excellence, Endeavor, and Creativity, Shiraz Petrochemical Company focuses on innovation, reliability, and sustainable growth in a highly competitive global marketplace.

Role Description

The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for leading process engineering activities, including designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting chemical and petrochemical production units. This full-time, on-site role is based in Maracaibo and involves close collaboration with operations, maintenance, safety, and project teams to ensure stable, efficient, and safe plant performance. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing process data, identifying performance gaps, proposing technical improvements, and supporting implementation of modifications to increase yield, efficiency, and reliability. The Senior Process Engineer will prepare and review technical documentation, participate in HAZOP and risk assessments, and contribute to capital projects from concept through commissioning. The role also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company operational and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering skills, with experience in large-scale chemical or petrochemical plants.
• Candidates should possess Process Design skills, including development, evaluation, and optimization of process flow diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Candidates should possess Process Control skills, including understanding of control strategies, instrumentation, and integration with plant automation systems.
• Candidates should possess robust Analytical Skills, including data analysis, root cause investigation, and performance monitoring using engineering tools and software.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in fertilizer or petrochemical production, familiarity with safety and environmental regulations, and knowledge of HAZOP and risk assessment methodologies are highly beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in cross-functional teams, and a track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring peers are desirable.
• Proficiency with process simulation and modeling software (e.g., Aspen, HYSYS or similar) and willingness to work on-site in an industrial environment are important.