Chemical Engr I

Chemical Engr I

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Compare and evaluate specifications of supplied equipment against UOP documentation (Schedule A Package, P&IDs, Standard Specifications and Drawings) to identify and advise on potential problems before construction completion.
• Provide direction for the development and implementation of pre-commissioning programs, including hydrostatic testing, water flushing, leak testing, pump/compressor run-in, refractory dryout, and catalyst loading.
• Review and evaluate startup schedules, offering advice for improvements to ensure smooth and beneficial startups.
• Provide operating instructions to Operations and Engineering staff on UOP procedures for startup, normal operations, shutdown, and emergency situations.
• Advise on the daily operation of units post-startup, recommending adjustments to optimize performance.
• Establish process guidelines to prepare units for successful performance tests, verifying yield achievement.
• Conduct detailed unit studies, including calculations of product yields and catalyst activity/selectivity, to establish base conditions for troubleshooting and future planning.
• Issue daily instructions to shift-working Process Advisors in coordination with the customer's operations management.

Skills Requirement:

• Excellent understanding of process unit operations, from pre-commissioning to optimization.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills for comparing technical specifications and identifying potential issues.
• Ability to provide clear operating instructions and advice on complex process procedures.
• Proficient in conducting detailed unit studies and performance test preparation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to advise and coordinate with customer teams and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills to avoid pitfalls during startup and address operational challenges.

QUALIFICATION:

• BE or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering.