The Process Engineering Lead plays a critical role in developing and executing process designs that align with business and project objectives. This position collaborates with technical, operations, and maintenance teams throughout the Front-End Loading (FEL) phases, ensuring process designs meet safety, efficiency, and economic goals. The role also supports engineering and construction phases through startup.
Key Responsibilities:
FEL 1 - Opportunity Evaluation
Contribute to monthly engineering reports.
Develop scope of facilities documents and risk assessments.
Define process engineering quality management plans and design philosophies.
Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on specifications and deliverables.
Identify applicable environmental permits.
Support engineering contractor evaluations.
Assist in developing project cost estimates and schedules.
FEL 2 - Selection Phase
Review and validate Basic Engineering Design Data (BEDD).
Support the development of the Project Design Basis.
Ensure process deliverables align with project scope.
Participate in hazard reviews and optioneering workshops.
Evaluate engineering contractor proposals and estimates.
Capture lessons learned for future project phases.
FEL 3+ - Front-End Engineering Development
Lead process engineering quality assurance for FEL 3+ deliverables.
Validate scope changes and alternative materials.
Participate in constructability reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning planning.
Support contractor selection and value improvement workshops.
Assist in defining engineering deliverables for execution.
Engineering, Construction & Startup
Ensure process quality assurance in detailed engineering and construction.
Review engineering change notifications and field RFIs.
Support pre-startup safety reviews and commissioning efforts.
Validate redlines and as-built drawings for accuracy.
Contribute to startup activities, performance testing, and close-out reports.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (required).
Minimum 10 years of experience in petrochemical, refining, or related industries.
Experience in capital project execution, including stage-gate processes.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of industry standards (ANSI, API, ASME, NFPA, PIP, OSHA, ISA).
Proficiency in Aspen+, Hysys, AFT Fathom, Pipenet, EPCON Suite, or similar tools.
Understanding of process control, boiler feed water treatment, waste treatment, and petrochemical processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and calculations.
Preferred Attributes
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and drive decision-making.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.