Site Process Engineer

• Strong knowledge of site safety procedures, including hazardous environment requirements (HAZOP), confined space entry, fall protection, MSDS, and PPE compliance.
• Proven experience in pre‑commissioning tests, process start‑up, and troubleshooting across multiple projects.
• Practical expertise in process control, plant utilities, piping systems, and process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and vacuum systems.
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings including P&IDs, vessel assemblies, plant layouts, piping routings, and isometrics.
• Solid foundation in fluid mechanics, unit operations, heat transfer, stoichiometric calculations, and heat/mass balance.
• Basic proficiency in equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pressure relief capacity determination, and orifice plate flow analysis.

Site Pre‑Commissioning Responsibilities

• Validate mechanical and electrical erection.
• Confirm readiness of utilities.
• Conduct tests using water, vapor, and compressed air.
• Perform I/O testing of electrical components and instruments in collaboration with automation engineers.
• Execute dry run tests of equipment (boilers, chillers, centrifuges, etc.) to validate electromechanical aspects.
• Carry out wet run tests (with water, without raw material).
• Conduct no‑load tests of all process sections and sequences with automation engineers.

Site Start‑Up Responsibilities

• Validate completion of pre‑commissioning activities.
• Ensure all peripherals (e.g., water treatment systems, storage tanks) are operational.
• Verify availability of raw materials, reagents, additives, and consumables.
• Confirm safety devices (firefighting systems, vapor barriers, solvent traps) are operational and compliant with regulations.
• Check that all permits are obtained by the client.
• Ensure spare parts and laboratory facilities are available and functional.
• Obtain formal agreement with the client and Desmet to proceed safely with start‑up.
• Start up the plant, conduct operating tests, measure and fine‑tune processes to achieve guaranteed capacity and specifications.
• Perform performance testing and handover.
• Train client operating personnel in collaboration with automation engineers.

Site Troubleshooting Responsibilities

• Collect operating and laboratory data as required.
• Analyze data to identify root causes of deviations in utilities or process performance.
• Develop and implement systematic plans to restore performance within specification.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in process industry plant operations; background in oilseeds, oils, fats, or oleochemicals preferred (other related industries accepted).
• Strong willingness to travel extensively (>70%), often at short notice, with ability to stay on site for extended durations.
• Valid passport with eligibility to obtain visas for multiple countries without restriction.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Chinese is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage technical and non‑technical communication with clients and global offices.
• Capability to adapt and manage oneself effectively in foreign environments (international driving license desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and motivate junior Site Process Engineers.
• Professionalism, self‑motivation, and commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations