Senior Process Engineer

About the Company

Vedanta an owner driven company operates a $30 billion-dollar critical minerals, hydrocarbons and energy portfolio and contributes 1.4% to Indias GDP. Cairn Oil & Gas, a Vedanta Company, Indias largest private oil and gas producer, is looking to hire a Senior Process Engineer.

About the Role

The incumbent will lead process engineering activities across oil & gas production assets, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized operations. He/she will be responsible for simulation modeling, process design, engineering reviews, and supporting operational excellence through technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Process Design & Simulation

• Lead development, validation, and optimization of process simulations for new and existing facilities.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations to support design, debottlenecking, and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and update PFDs, P&IDs, and process narratives for operational and project needs.

• Review engineering documents including datasheets, specifications, and vendor packages.
• Support equipment selection, sizing, and performance evaluation.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Operations & Field Support

• Conduct process audits and field verifications of operating parameters.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational troubleshooting of process units.
• Review and validate process control strategies and operating envelopes.

Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure process designs comply with HSE standards and risk mitigation protocols.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and other safety studies.
• Support environmental compliance through optimized process design, monitoring emissions, and energy efficiency initiatives.

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Collaboration & Leadership

• Interface with cross-functional teams, consultants, vendors, and regulators for technical reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers, contribute to training programs, and promote knowledge sharing.
• Participate in technical workshops, safety reviews, and design discussions.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors or masters degree in chemical engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in upstream oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience in process design for production facilities (separation, gas processing, dehydration, compression, water treatment, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II, etc.).
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards (API, ISO, IEC, etc.).
• Experience working on international projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skill