Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

Job descriptionAirswift are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join our large Operator client based in Qatar. This role will be a specialist position working on Refinery based projects focusing on?Linear Alkyl Benzene plant projects in operations and maintenance.Responsibilities -?

1. Provides day-to-day routine advice to Operations personnel on operating parameters and keeping abreast of developments in the field of process engineering. Prepares daily performance summaries to monitor plant performance.?Includes studying laboratory test report, standard log sheets and other daily operating activity report and compiling information for supervisor?s review.?Highlights abnormalities and advises supervisor on corrective actions for discussion.
2. Collects monthly plant production and operating data, evaluates unit efficiencies by relating chemical and energy consumption to plant throughput.?Identifies possible trends, prepares report with comments and submits to supervisor for review.
3. Monitors equipment and systems performances, identifies potential problems and submits recommendations for appropriate actions such as revising operating mode or conditions, recommending chemical dosing and specification, rescheduling of required shutdowns, initiating chemical cleaning, proposing modification to existing system and following up to ensure proper execution.?Issues the monthly plant health report.
4. Studies required alterations of a technical nature in order to meet variations in production pans and / or a varying feedstock. Participates in the identification of possible solutions in process problem areas.?Includes analyzing operating reports and discussing problem items with the department concerned.
5. Provides functional assistance to and analyses the results of special tests from operational units, in order to provide further information for analysis and / or to test-check effectiveness of alterations.?Involves close monitoring of test runs and close collaboration with the operations department.
6. Provides technical services and assistance to other sections such as Instrumentation, Maintenance, Inspection and Materials as required.?Includes investigating problems associated with process, diagnosing corrosion problems, preparing technical specifications operating chemicals and other materials and carrying out the technical evaluation of chemicals and catalysts bids.
7. Provides comments on the drawings and P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation) diagrams.?Checks the process documentation issued by licensors for consistency.?Follows up on detailed engineering of new projects, checks design calculations, engineering drawing and specifications, and make comments as appropriate. Participates in HAZOP and HAZAN studies pertaining to proposed modifications, including identifying potential operational and safety related problems and coordinating appropriate solutions.
8. Develops computer programs for process plants monitoring and yield prediction.?Applies computer simulation models and other advanced techniques to achieve optimum plant performance.?Assists in working out process control strategies, systems analyzed and modification.
9. Assists in preparing training programs for National employees undergoing on-the-job training by identifying specific training needs.?Provides training, guidance and counselling to trainees and developers with a clear objective of career development.
10. Carries out other similar or related duties as assigned, such as maintaining records and files of all process engineering activities.

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