Senior Process Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance.

We’re a collection of leading experts who combine our different expertise to stay ahead of the curve and move the industry forward. With so many opportunities to learn, grow and excel, the possibilities are as varied as every individual to shape the career that’s right for you.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Prepare Design Basis documents
• Develop Basic Engineering Packages (BEP) and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
• Create Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Conduct Heat & Mass Balance calculations
• Perform Hydraulic Calculations
• Design process equipment such as heat exchangers, columns, and reactors
• Size Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) and Emergency Relief Valves (ERV)
• Summarize and size utilities
• Develop Process Control Philosophy and Control Narratives
• Size and specify process equipment
• Prepare Process Data Sheets (PDS) and Instrument Process Data Sheets (IPDS)
• Compile Equipment and Line Lists

Essential Candidate Requirements:

• Strong aptitude in Chemical Engineering
• Good understanding of process unit operations and process calculations, including principles of heat exchangers, distillation, fluid flow, and reactions
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Can lead a team of 2 to 4 team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with other discipline engineers to understand and solve their issues
• Working experience with HYSYS and HTRI software
• Experience in designing various process equipment and engineering concepts
• Active participation and can conduct HAZID, HAZOP, SOP, and Process Safety development
• Proficiency in reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, Heat and Mass Balance calculations, and process equipment sizing
• Experience in risk studies and brainstorming on process units involving risk analysis and safeguards
• Ability to analyse, optimize, and troubleshoot chemical process plant equipment and machinery
• Experience in preparing and reviewing process datasheets for equipment such as distillation columns, separators, reactors, and heat exchangers
• Execution of debottlenecking projects and expansion studies
• Participation in MOC studies and recommendations.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in a specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’re connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best.

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