As a Lead Process Engineer, under broad direction, supervises and leads a group of engineers, providing technical direction and coaching junior professionals. Responsible for planning, budgeting, organizing, and controlling an key segment of engineering programs, and accountable for assigned staff and budget. The role focuses on process design, simulation, and engineering of Phenol & Cumene plants in the petrochemical sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop Process Design Basis and Design Philosophies according to the scope of work.
- Execute FEED jobs in the Phenol and Cumene petrochemical field.
- Review and perform process simulations; guide engineers to develop heat and mass balances.
- Develop PFDs, PSFDs, P&IDs;, C&EDs;, and safety charts.
- Perform routine process calculations (hydraulics and sizing) using process software and in-house tools.
- Design process control configurations, ESD systems, and equipment such as separators, pumps, compressors, and gas treatment units.
- Engineering and design of facilities including Fired Heaters, Heat Exchangers, and Columns.
- Design of utility systems including Steam, Instrument Air, Plant Air, Nitrogen, Fuel Gas/Oil, Cooling Water, Chilled Water, Potable Water, DM Water, and Wastewater.
- Prepare steam balance and compressor hydraulics calculations.




- Perform relief valve and flare load calculations.
- Develop utility balances, UFDs, and summaries for all process plant utilities.
- Knowledge and coordination of offsites, including tank farms, boilers, and power generation.
- Coordinate project planning, scheduling, and execution across engineering departments.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to performance guarantees, vendor packages, and scope.
- Review vendor/consultant/licensor offers and prepare technical bid analyses.
- Participate in routine safety studies such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL.
- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and operations activities (added advantage).
- Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 15–20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Offshore, or Utilities & Offsites projects.
- Proficient in process engineering software such as HYSYS, Flarenet, Pipenet, and Pipesim.
- Strong knowledge of international engineering standards, codes, specifications, and calculation methods.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership and team management abilities.

📌 Lead Process Engineer - (Phenol & Cumene) (Chennai)
🏢 Kellogg Brown Root Kbr
📍 Chennai