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Lead Process Engineer
Reference: BHN587766
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Contract 12 months
- Date published: 30 May 2025
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Process Design & Engineering: Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), heat and material balances, and equipment sizing. Perform process simulations for LNG liquefaction, CO₂ recovery, amine wash, and energy recovery systems using tools like Aspen HYSYS, ProMax, or ChemCAD.
- Process Safety & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with industry standards such as PESO, ASME, API, NFPA, IEC, and ISO. Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOP, and risk assessments to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Equipment & System Integration: Perform equipment selection, sizing, and specification for heat exchangers, absorbers, compressors, pumps, and cryogenic systems. Support procurement activities by preparing technical datasheets and reviewing vendor proposals.
- Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Analyze process performance data and propose improvements for efficiency, energy consumption, and cost reduction. Provide technical expertise for commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of process systems.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with project teams and local engineering teams to align on project requirements and deliverables.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (or related field)
- Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in process engineering, with at least 8+ years in cryogenic applications for clean energy and industrial gases.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of LNG systems, CO₂ capture, liquefaction, amine wash processes, and energy recovery systems. Hands-on experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, ProMax, ChemCAD, or equivalent). Knowledge of heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and cryogenic processes.
- Process Safety & Compliance: Familiarity with industry codes and standards (PESO, ASME, API, NFPA, ISO, IEC, etc.). Experience in conducting HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, and risk assessments.
- Problem-Solving & Optimization: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to optimize process performance and efficiency.
- Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and global stakeholders. Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
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