Principal Technical Professional Engineer- Process

Title: Principal Technical Professional Engineer- Process Job Title Principal Technical Professional Process Engineers Division and/or Project Hook KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Section   We are looking for an experienced Chemical Process Engineer, preferably with prior experience in a Technology Licensor organization, having strong exposure to Basic Design / BED, FEED and Detailed Engineering & Construction (DEC) activities. The candidate should be capable of independently handling process engineering activities and coordinating with clients, engineering contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preparation and review of Design Basis, Heat & Material Balance (HMB), PFDs, P&IDs and UFDs. Process simulation and modelling using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus. Equipment sizing and preparation/review of Process Datasheets (PDS) for vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, separators, filters and other process equipment. Hydraulic calculations, including line sizing, pressure-drop calculations, control valve/process hydraulics and pump/system hydraulics. Preparation and review of Utility Summary, Effluent/Emission Summary, Equipment List and Line List. Relief and depressurization calculations, relief-load summary and other process safety-related calculations. Development/review of process control, safeguarding, operating and start-up/shutdown philosophies/narratives. Process engineering inputs to equipment layout, plot plan, piping, instrumentation and other engineering disciplines. Participation in PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOP, SIL and other technical/design and process safety reviews, including closure of process-related actions. Review of EPC/engineering contractor and vendor/package deliverables for compliance with licensor requirements, process design basis and technology requirements. Preparation/review of process specifications, technical requisitions and vendor technical evaluations, as applicable. Resolution of technical queries, deviations and process issues during BED, FEED and DEC. Process support during pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing and troubleshooting. Coordination and technical interface with clients, EPC contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills: The candidate should have 12–15 years of relevant Chemical/Process Engineering experience, with strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience across BED, FEED and DEC project stages. Hands-on site experience, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, plant start-up/shutdown and process troubleshooting, is required. The candidate should also have experience in polymer/plastics technologies, such as PE, HDPE, PP or similar polymer systems. Prior experience in a Technology Licensor / Process Technology organization is preferred. Exposure to solids/slurry handling, filtration, drying and material handling systems will be an added advantage. The candidate should possess strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, be capable of independently handling assigned responsibilities, and effectively interface with clients, EPC contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams.   Joining: Candidate should be available to join at short notice / as early as possible. Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!