Process Engineer at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Roles and Responsibilities
Process Design and Optimization:

• Develop and optimize process designs for maintenance, installation, and construction projects within crude refining facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process simulations to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support for process-related issues during construction, commissioning, and operation phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address design challenges and ensure project success.

Process Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in all process-related activities.
• Participate in hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and process hazard analyses (PHA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Project Coordination:

• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, and other engineers to coordinate process engineering activities within the project timeline.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any deviations from the original process design.

Maintenance:

• Analyze process data and identify potential deviations from normal operating conditions.
• Analyze process data and identify potential deviations from normal operating conditions.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain detailed process engineering documentation, including P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams), process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Generate reports on process performance, deviations, and recommended corrective actions.

Startup and Commissioning:

• Collaborate with the commissioning team to ensure a smooth startup of new or modified process units.
• Provide technical expertise during commissioning activities to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:

• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and sustainable practices within the refining processes.
• Propose and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and enhance overall sustainability.

Qualifications / Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Process Engineer in crude refining, maintenance, and construction projects.

Certifications:

• Professional certification in chemical engineering (e.g., PE, CPChE).

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in process simulation tools and software.
• Strong understanding of refining processes, equipment, and unit operations.

Safety and Regulatory Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, process safety management, and environmental compliance within the refining industry.

Project Management:

• Experience in coordinating process engineering activities within the framework of overall project management.
• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost control.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and optimize refining processes.

Team Collaboration:

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate with colleagues, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in advanced process simulation and optimization tools.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.