Principal Engineer - Process

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Process Engineer with relevant experience in the refinery, oil gas and petrochemical industry for performing process design activities in various phases of projects (viz., conceptual design, feasibility study, basic/FEED and detail engineering)

• Tech / M.Tech (Chemical Engineering)
• Post qualification 12 - 15 years of experience is desirable
• Should have worked as a process lead in projects of medium scale.
• Hands on experience in simulation software and design tools
• Knowledge on Indian and international standards preferred.
• Experience in basic engineering, FEED and Detail engineering projects for Oil Gas, Refinery and Petrochemical sector for Indian and International clients

• Principal Process Engineer should be able to define the sequence of finalizing each of the process documents as per project schedule.
• Should be able to communicate / interact with the team effectively and give directions and manage the team.
• Should be able to define / understand the project requirements / philosophies and carryout the following process activities independently.
• Review / approve design basis
• Review / approve Simulation using PRO-II or HYSYS to finalize the PFD and HMB
• Review / approve PFD/UFD and HMB / DPDT
• Check / approve process calculation for Pumps and Compressors
• Check / approve Pump and Compressor datasheets
• Check / approve datasheets for other equipment and packages
• Define / provide process inputs for preparation of MSD
• Review options for line sizing for the pumped and non-pumped lines based on economic criteria and operating / capital cost calculations.
• Check / approve PIDs, PSFS and CE diagrams
• Check / approve Control narratives and other philosophies
• Check design calculations for two phase and three phase separators, KODs / Flare KODs.
• Check control valve design calculations and optimize the design
• Check safety relief calculations as per relevant API standards
• Check process documents line list, HMS and Utility summary
• Conduct dynamic simulation study, transient study, surge study, Minimum Metal Design Temperature (MDMT) study, etc.
• Conduct depressurization studies, flare load estimation and flare system design
• Coordinate with drafting team engineering team for process inputs and drawing preparation and issue to client
• Coordinate / attend project review and 3-D model review meetings with client / vendors
• Should attend safety studies like Hazop / Hazid and SIL assessment and undertake close-out activities for open points identified in these meetings.
• Should be able to lead a medium size project independently and manage the team effectively.