Process Engineer -Pipeline Leak Detection and Hydraulic Optimization

Job Description

Job Requirements Process Engineer in Oil & Gas domain with upstream or refinery experience. Involved in process calculations for cross country pipelines, Root cause analysis, Simulation studies , multiphase flow, and well head operations during normal, emergency, start-up & shutdown. Prepare and review PFD, P&ID , Heat and Mass Balance calculations, multiphase and surge calculations, hydraulic and pressure drop calculations, pipeline sizing and selection calculations. Preparation of process parameters in pipeline datasheets Experience of risk studies and Brainstorming on Process units involving consequences and safeguards based on the nature of Risk and associated response systems. Procedures for Testing and commissioning of pipelines including Hydrostatic test, Pneumatic test, chemical cleaning and their method statements. Requirements and Types of Insulation and associated process calculations Participated in MOC studies and recommendations Pipeline Optimization using PLO Hydraulic Simulator Build Pipeline Optimizer (PLO) Models. Calibration and tuning of models based on process data. Develop pipeline DRA and Power optimization studies. Propose new DRA skids location studies. Unit criticality studies based on PLO model results. Perform hydraulic analysis on variable cost opportunities, OOS equipment, and pipeline derate impact to capacity Assist the scheduling team to set the optimized variable cost plan for each asset. Atmos/PLM Leak Detection Optimization Leak detection KPI studies Leak detection integrity evaluation studies Leak detection threshold optimization Work Experience Chemical engineering or equivalent degree is required. 8-12 years experience with upstream / refining domain and cross country pipelines background is required. Good understanding of process unit operations and process calculations, including, fluid flow principles, and reaction principles, is a plus. Working experience with HYSYS , UNISIM is an advantage Must have good technical communication skills. This includes ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with unit engineers to understand their issues and problems and communicate solutions.