Process Configuration Specialist - Refinery/Petrochemical Complex

Process Configuration Specialist - Refinery / Petrochemical Complex

Company : Leading MNC into Global Projects - Oil & Gas

Location: Mumbai & Global

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a highly accomplished and seasoned Process Configuration Specialist to lead critical early-stage project phases for large-scale Refinery and Petrochemical complexes. This pivotal role involves spearheading process design and engineering efforts from conceptualization through Feasibility Studies (F/S), Pre-FEED, and FEL-1/FEL-2 stages.

• The specialist will be instrumental in shaping the technical foundation and economic viability of multi-billion dollar projects, working closely with major global Ammonia/Methanol technology licensors and top-tier global engineering firms specializing in Front-End Loading (FEL). This position directly influences strategic investment decisions, optimizes capital expenditure, and ensures the technical robustness and long-term operational excellence of our global assets, driving significant business outcomes for our stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct comprehensive process design and engineering activities during early-stage project phases, including Feasibility Studies (F/S), Pre-FEED, and FEL-1/FEL-2, to define optimal process configurations for Refinery and Petrochemical complexes.
• Collaborate strategically with major global Ammonia/Methanol technology licensors to evaluate, select, and integrate cutting-edge process technologies, ensuring alignment with project objectives and performance benchmarks.
• Drive the development of robust conceptual process designs, PFDs, and material balances, providing critical inputs for scope definition, cost estimation, and risk assessment to project stakeholders.
• Engage with top-tier global engineering firms specializing in Front-End Loading to guide and review engineering deliverables, ensuring technical integrity, adherence to industry best practices, and compliance with international standards.
• Conduct rigorous technical and economic evaluations of various process alternatives, presenting compelling recommendations to senior management and project teams to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the early-stage project development team.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies, effectively communicating complex process concepts and project strategies.

Required Skillset:

• Exceptional proficiency in Process Design and Process Engineering principles, with a deep understanding of their application within large-scale Refinery and Petrochemical complexes.
• Demonstrated expertise in Front-End Loading (FEL) methodologies, specifically leading and executing projects through Feasibility Studies (F/S), Pre-FEED, and FEL-1/FEL-2 stages.
• Proven track record of successful engagement and collaboration with major global Ammonia/Methanol technology licensors, including technology evaluation, selection, and integration.
• Extensive experience working with or for top-tier global engineering firms specializing in early-stage project phases for the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities, enabling the identification of optimal process configurations and the resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate intricate technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external partners.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and driving consensus in a complex, multi-disciplinary project environment.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field from a reputable institution, underpinning a profound theoretical and practical understanding of process operations.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake overseas/international travel and assignments as required, complementing a primary base in Mumbai.