Process Engineer

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Job Summary: An oil & gas sector company is seeking a Senior Process Engineering Leader to lead process engineering from the conceptual phase through to commissioning. Key Highlights: 1. Lead process engineering across all phases. 2. Act as Process Authority and support technical decisions. 3. Support commissioning and the first 90 days of operation. An oil \& gas sector company engaged in the production and marketing of hydrocarbon-derived products requires a Senior Process Engineering Leader for its team. **Requirements** Chemical Engineering degree with valid professional license. Minimum 8 years’ experience in petroleum refining and/or petrochemical processes. At least one complete project involving atmospheric and/or vacuum distillation columns (from conceptual phase through to commissioning). Proficiency in Aspen HYSYS / Aspen Plus, HTRI / Aspen EDR. Experience leading HAZOP / LOPA / SIL studies. Fluent technical English. Technical decision-making capability in mass transfer, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics processes. **Responsibilities** Lead process engineering across conceptual / basic / detailed design / commissioning phases. Design and/or review and/or adjust and size petroleum refining process equipment (atmospheric column, hot oil heater, heat exchangers, and critical pumps). Conduct HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL assessments for the project. Act as Process Authority and support technical decisions before management. Support commissioning and the first 90 days of operation. **CONDITIONS:** Work Location: Barranquilla Contract Type: Fixed-term (directly with the company) Salary: $10\.000\.000 \- $12\.000\.000 (depending on experience) \+ all statutory benefits Position Type: Full-time Work Mode: On-site employment