Process Design Engineer
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Develop and deliver process design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and steady-state/dynamic simulation models for biodiesel and renewable diesel facilities. Apply engineering principles to generate safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs for brownfield modifications and greenfield projects, providing technical ownership throughout the project lifecycle. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet business, safety, and regulatory requirements, while supporting HAZOPs, design reviews, and Pressure Safety Valve analyses. Provide technical support during commissioning and startup, and identify opportunities to enhance reliability, safety, and energy efficiency. Work standard hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday, aligned with business needs.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of process engineering and process design experience within renewable fuels, petroleum refining, specialty chemicals, or related process industries
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, or equivalent, from an appropriately accredited university
- Proficiency with process simulation tools such as Pro II and/or Aspen HYSYS
- Proficiency with iPRSM PSV/relief system calculations & database
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting biodiesel, renewable diesel, or other alternative or low carbon fuels facilities
- Experience with batch, semi batch, and continuous process units involving reaction, separation, and treating systems
- Strong knowledge of process design practices, deliverables, and project execution phases
- Familiarity with ASME, API, and applicable industry codes and standards
- Working knowledge of HAZOP facilitation, process safety analysis, and root cause analysis
- Experience supporting brownfield projects and operating facilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams and with asset stakeholders
- Experience and working knowledge with relief system calculations and standards, i.e. API 520, API 521, ASME Sec VIII, Chevron FRS-DU-5056, and FRS-DU-5057
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