Job Description
Process Plant Engineer

Experience:
57 Years Qualification: B.
E./B.
Tech. in Chemical Engineering Department: RTIC Job

Location:
Pune 1. Job Summary We are looking for a Process Plant Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in process engineering, plant operations, and commissioning. The candidate will be responsible for process design, engineering calculations, plant start-up, troubleshooting, and process optimization to ensure protected, reliable, and efficient plant operation. 2.

Key Responsibilities
A. Process Engineering and Design
- Prepare and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;), and process datasheets.
- Perform process calculations, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing for reactors, heat exchangers, columns, separators, pumps, compressors, and other process equipment.
- Prepare process design basis, process descriptions, operating philosophies, and engineering documentation.
- Conduct process simulations using Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, or equivalent software, as applicable.
- Review technical specifications, vendor quotations, equipment datasheets, and engineering drawings. B. Plant Operations and Commissioning
- Support plant erection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and performance testing.
- Monitor plant operating parameters and troubleshoot process-related issues.
- Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operating guidelines.
- Analyze plant performance data and recommend corrective actions to improve process reliability and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for energy savings, yield improvement, debottlenecking,



and reduction in operating costs. C. Process Safety
- Participate in HAZOP studies, process hazard assessments, and safety reviews.
- Support the implementation and verification of process alarms, interlocks, trips, and other safety measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety procedures, and plant operating requirements. 3. Required Skills and Experience
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in process plant engineering, plant operations, commissioning, or process troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
- Experience in preparation and review of PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs;, process datasheets, and engineering calculations.
- Practical understanding of process equipment sizing and selection.
- Experience in plant start-up, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and process optimization.
- Knowledge of process safety and HAZOP studies.
- Good analytical, communication, documentation, and coordination skills
- .4.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, HTRI, or equivalent engineering software.
- Experience in chemical, energy, gas processing, or other continuous-process industries.
- Exposure to pilot plants, demonstration plants, or technology development projects will be an advantage. 5. Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Practical, hands-on approach to plant operations and troubleshooting.
- Willingness to support commissioning and site activities as required.

📌 Process Plant Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Thermax
📍 Pune