Job Description

1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title: PROCESS ENGINEER

Reports to: HEAD OF PROCESS ENGINEERING

Department: TECHNICAL

2. JOB PURPOSE:

Monitor, analyse and make recommendations for the improvement of operational performance of relevant
QAFAC operational assets by conducting technical audits of plant, providing process engineering supports
and optimising the Operations activities in QAFAC and make recommendations for renovation or replacement
of equipment in the MTBE, MeOH & Utility complex.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description Performance Indicators

Process Engineering support :
 Through the development of suitable programs, monitor and review  Catalysts evaluation reports,
current plant performance including catalyst and equipment  Technical audit & feasibility reports,
performance, prepare work scope for minor plant modifications,
technical bid evaluations, conduct technical audit of the plant,  Performance history/database
monitoring Utilities performance.  Simulations and process calculations
 Participate in PMR design review meeting to provide process related results
inputs  PMRs issued
 Evaluate process/plant relevant suggestions for feasibility & issue  Code/design clarifications
PMR for review/implementation  Updated record of related documents
 Perform process plant simulation as required
 Performs necessary process engineering calculations as requested.
Operational Coordination Jobs:  Capability/capacity of plant evaluated.
 Liaise with operations personnel to assess the capability and  Capability/capacity reviewed in light of
capacity of plant versus production forecasts to provide feedback for load forecast requirements.
the scheduling of plant operations.  Trouble-shooting and other relevant
 Planning of raw material forecast monthly, yearly and invoice technical recommendations reports
verification  Raw material forecast record
 Trouble shooting of all operational problems and participate in all  Various production trouble-shooting
plant emergencies, upsets, events and issue related reports in a reports
timely manner.  Response to plant needs
 All standard operating procedures
 Review all standard operating procedures to ensure their efficacy reviewed for appropriate changes
and recommend changes where appropriate to ensure that the way  Effective procedures and instructions.
in which plant and equipment is operated will facilitate its efficient
performance.  Presentations

 Prepares Daily, monthly and annual production performance report.

 Production department relevant presentations
Efficiency Improvement:  Action plans developed for all areas of
 Work with Operations & Maintenance personnel to develop action inefficiency.
plans for the improvement of plant/equipment efficiency so that load  Operational costs comparison.
forecast requirements can be achieved in an optimum manner and
costs savings can be realised.
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (continued):

Description Performance Indicators

Catalyst & Chemical Inventory Management:  Adequate stock levels of catalyst/
 On the basis of historical plant performance advice as to optimum chemicals and number of redundant
spares stock levels of all catalysts & chemicals so that QAFAC items in stock
cash flow is not compromised and cash is not tied up in holding  PR issued
redundant materials.
Performance Benchmarking:  Benchmarking studies carried out.
 Through comparison with other international similar petrochemicals  Cost saving / efficiency improvements
companies and QAFAC’s own design vs. actual (summer vs. identified
winter) conditions, establish benchmarks for the optimum
operations and for cost saving through more effective interfacing of
 Relevant reports issued
these parameters.
Safety, Quality & Environment:  Audit of compliance to safety, quality and
 Through HAZOP participation, ensures that all relevant safety, environmental procedure and instruction.
quality and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are  Frequency of safety incidents and near
adhered to so that the safety of employees, quality of misses.
products/services and environmental compliance can be achieved.
Budget & Cost Control:  Financial variance versus budget.
 Prepares 1st draft of Departmental annual budget plan and  Annual Budget & capital project
preliminary capital budget justifications for review. justifications
 Monitor actual financial performance of plant/production versus
budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified
and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement
opportunities are capitalised upon.
Policies & Procedures:  Non compliance with procedural and
 Ensures compliance to all relevant company Safety, Security, legislative requirements.
Environment & other Management policies & procedures.  ISO-9001 compliance audits

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:
 Head of Process Engineering & Process Engineering Manager on daily basis for jobs progress, plan & priorities.
 Other plant personnel on frequent basis for data gathering, plant operation history, improvements, et
 Maintenance personnel on ad hoc basis to plan maintenance activity in light of performance improvement plans.
 Materials management personnel on an ad hoc basis to ensure the correct stock levels of the catalyst/chemical
items are available.
 Technical Department personnel on an ad hoc basis to ensure the latest design codes, drawings, calculation
methods, other technical support as required for minor modifications & conceptual design
 Supply Chain personnel on ad hoc basis for technical evaluation of material bids required for the operation of the
plant (mainly catalyst, chemicals, resins, ceramic balls, etc.)
External:
 QP, QAFCO and other related plant Engineers for discussing and solving technical matters.
 Process Licensors, OEMs and vendors on as needed basis

6. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

 The jobholder is accountable for ensuring that opportunities are identified and realised for improving efficiencies
and reducing costs through the optimum operational activities.
 All recommendations are discussed with Senior Process Engineering staff before being accepted / or being put
forward formally for approval by Senior Production Manager for adoptions.
 Engineering work to overhaul or replace non-performing equipment must be approved by the Plant Managers and
Senior Production Manager and other top management as required

7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:
 University degree in Chemical Engineering.
Minimum Experience:
 8 years’ relevant operational/design experience in a world scale petrochemical environment, preferably MTBE,
Methanol and/or Ammonia and Power plant.
 Knowledge of basic design (process engineering calculations, technical audits), process simulation (HYSIS,
ProVision, etc), process and equipment troubleshooting.
Required Skills:
 Broad understanding of all QAFAC operations and maintenance processes.
 Expert understanding of equipment performance testing techniques and theory.
 Expert understanding of environmental testing protocols and techniques.
 Detailed understanding of plant/equipment specifications.
 Process simulation
 HAZOP techniques
 English Language
 Health & Safety Systems
 Knowledge of Policy & Procedure
 Quality Management Systems
 Time Management
 Business Skills & Understanding
 Environmental Management Systems
 Financial Awareness
 Data Gathering & Analysis
 PC applications (MS Office, Lotus Notes, MS Outlook, etc)
 Performance Management
 Verbal and Written Communication in English.
 Engineering Principles
 Maintenance Principles
 Basic project principles
 Operations Systems Knowledge

8. COMPETENCIES:
 Achievement Orientation
 Analytical Thinking
 Effective Communication
 Concern for Safety, Quality & the Environment
 Customer Service Orientation
 Initiative
 Organisation Commitment
 Teamwork & Cooperation
 Willing to work long hours under multiple assignment handling environment
 Process simulation on HYSIS or ProVision