Process Engineer at WTS Energy

Job Roles/Responsibilities:

1. Process Design and Optimization:
   • Develop and optimize process designs for maintenance, installation, and construction projects within crude refining facilities.
   • Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
2. Technical Support:
   • Provide technical support for process-related issues during construction, commissioning, and operation phases.
   • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address design challenges and ensure project success.
3. Process Safety and Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in all process-related activities.
   • Participate in hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and process hazard analyses (PHA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
4. Project Coordination:
   • Work closely with project managers, construction teams, and other engineers to coordinate process engineering activities within the project timeline.
   • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any deviations from the original process design.
5. Maintenance:
   • Analyze process data and identify potential deviations from normal operating conditions.
   • Analyze process data and identify potential deviations from normal operating conditions.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Prepare and maintain detailed process engineering documentation, including P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams), process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
   • Generate reports on process performance, deviations, and recommended corrective actions.
7. Startup and Commissioning:
   • Collaborate with the commissioning team to ensure a smooth startup of new or modified process units.
   • Provide technical expertise during commissioning activities to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.
8. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:
   • Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and sustainable practices within the refining processes.
   • Propose and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and enhance overall sustainability.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience:
   • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Engineer in crude refining, maintenance, and construction projects.
3. Certifications:
   • Professional certification in chemical engineering (e.g., PE, CPChE).
4. Technical Skills:
   • Proficient in process simulation tools and software.
   • Strong understanding of refining processes, equipment, and unit operations.
5. Safety and Regulatory Knowledge:
   • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, process safety management, and environmental compliance within the refining industry.
6. Project Management:
   • Experience in coordinating process engineering activities within the framework of overall project management.
   • Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control.
7. Communication Skills:
   • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   • Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
8. Analytical Skills:
   • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and optimize refining processes.
9. Team Collaboration:
   • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate with colleagues, contractors, and project stakeholders.
10. Software Proficiency:
    • Proficiency in advanced process simulation and optimization tools.