Process Engineer

Position Overview

Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize plant processes to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability.
  
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process operations.
  
• Monitor daily operations, troubleshoot process deviations, and provide technical support to the production team.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and propose corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process issues.
  
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and company standards.
  
• Work on process simulations, mass balance, and energy balance to improve efficiency.
  
• Drive continuous improvement projects such as cost reduction, yield improvement, and waste minimization.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, quality, and R&D) for process enhancements.
  
• Participate in commissioning and start-up of new equipment and projects.
  
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and performance analysis presentations.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Education

  : Msc, Bsc, Chemistry B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Process Engineering or related discipline.

• Experience

  : 36 years of experience in process engineering/operations (industry-specific experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of process control systems, mass & energy balance, and process optimization.
  
• Familiarity with industry-specific equipment, reactors, distillation units, heat exchangers, filters, etc.
  
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis.
  
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
  
• Proficiency in process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD, or equivalent) is desirable.
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  

Key Competencies

• Process Design & Optimization
  
• Troubleshooting & RCA
  
• EHS & Compliance Focus
  
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration