Process Optimization Engineer

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

 Monitor, analyze and optimize key unit/process performance parameters and perform plant trouble shooting activities.

 Propose innovative ideas and conduct plant tests;

 Participate/assist in complex and complicated process engineering tasks and independently lead small capital projects.

Req ID

73043BR
Location

China - Guangdong - Zhuhai
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

Perform Plant Optimization through Engineering Applications.
 Develop process optimisation programs to maximise plant profits and efficiency.
 Participate in/ assist Lead process optimisation engineer to perform complex and complicated process engineering tasks
 Perform economic evaluation of small capital projects.
 Design simple systems using manual and computer based calculations to develop equipment datasheets.
 Provide process assurance to the design and implementation of process improvement and product quality assurance projects.

Optimize plant through process/operation trouble-shooting & plant optimization test
 Monitor/analyse unit performance and identify opportunities for improvements.
 Provide assistance to Operation in trouble-shooting plant problems.
 Propose and conduct plant tests to verify or demonstrate process/control/engineering improvement ideas.
 Develop standard procedures to address/improve process or operational problems.

Drive for HSE performance and continuous improvement
 Actively participate in process safety activities and HAZOP reviews.
 Following HSSE & O&S guidelines to review and develop safety related process/operation to meet group standards.
 To report any unsafe condition, potential environmental problem, any opportunities and propose recommendation to improve in his/her work area based on his/her knowledge, experience and lesson learnt.

Communication
 Generate internal and external reports to share best practices.
 Keep current of site manufacturing issues and understand plant and business visions.
 Coordinate with other groups and provide process engineering expertise and support to ensure implementation of process improvement changes.
 Maintain contact with process engineering groups in BP Technology and BP PTA manufacturing sites.
 Respect others as equals without consideration of positions or educational background.

Core Competencies (detailed specification):

Performance Bias: (Skilful)
 Manages time to meet tight deadlines
 Persists in overcoming barriers
 Regularly monitors against work delivery schedules and self corrects

Partnership & Teamwork (Skilful)
 Shares ideas and gives credit for ideas of others within the network.

Technical Competencies (detailed specification):
 Understanding of certain aspects of chemical processing and related technologies
 A broad knowledge of plant operations and plant process engineering requirements.
 Able to understand, run and make minor changes to existing steady-state models. Able to set up steady-state models of single unit operations from scratch, and understand the implications of choice of physical properties, thermodynamics and transport property models.
 Basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines, relevant codes and equipment options. Full understanding of specifications required from Chemical Engineers for other disciplines. Ability to lead process engineering on minor projects.

Essential Education

4 years of College graduated, majored in Chemical engineering, or equivalent discipline.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

Core Competencies (detailed specification):

a. Performance Bias: (Skilful)
 Manages time to meet tight deadlines
 Persists in overcoming barriers
 Regularly monitors against work delivery schedules and self corrects

b. Partnership & Teamwork (Skilful)
 Open to candid feedback, new perspectives, continuous learning and self-development.
 Develops wide range of co-operative links within the organisation, actively seeking opportunities to extend network of useful contacts.
 Shares ideas and gives credit for ideas of others within the network.

c. Interpersonal skills (Skilful)
 Able to meet the required standard of behaviours that align with the BP Code of Conduct. Significant individual responsibility and autonomy.

d. Technical Competencies (detailed specification):

 A broad knowledge of plant operations and plant process engineering requirements.
 Able to understand, run and make minor changes to existing steady-state models. Able to set up steady-state models of single unit operations from scratch, and understand the implications of choice of physical properties, thermodynamics and transport property models.
 Basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines, relevant codes and equipment options. Full understanding of specifications required from Chemical Engineers for other disciplines. Ability to lead process engineering on minor projects.
 Able to lead design studies and identify the optimum solution for any dynamic fluid system. Has a fundamental appreciation of fluid flow issues and understands the effect of mixing in systems.

 In-depth knowledge of asset specific operating envelopes. Responsible for defining and maintaining operating envelopes. Able to train others in operating envelopes philosophy and asset specific application. Assures appropriate action has been taken on excursion beyond the envelope.
 Develops basic spreadsheet models defining NPV, IRR and PI for different
 Projects. Ability to use software for scoping capital cost estimates (for example CAPEST). Can develop plant operating cost estimates

About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future

BP has been operating in China since the early 1970s. With a total investment of US$4.7 billion at the end of 2009, BP is one of the leading foreign investors in China. BP's business activities include offshore gas production, chemical joint ventures, aviation fuel supply, LPG import and marketing, oil product and lubricant retailing, solar power installations and manufacturing, and the sales of chemicals technology.

In addition to these commercial projects, BP has been actively engaged in energy research activities, particularly clean energy and alternative energy R&D initiatives, aiming to develop clean, sustainable and local energy solutions to support the Chinese economic development. The projects we are involved in include

- Clean Energy Facing the Future – a 10-Year R&D initiative in partnership with Chinese Academy of Science
- Clean Energy Commercialization Centre, a research joint venture in Partnership with Chinese Academy of Science
- BP- Tsinghua Clean Energy Research and Education Centre
- BP-Sun Yat-Sen University Center for LNG Education, Training and Research

In parallel, BP has been working to invest in the community to help address the local issues. By the end of 2009, BP's total community investment in China exceeded US$12 million and BP's community practices have been recognized by “2007 Multinational Corporation with Utmost Core Competitiveness in China” Award jointly issued by UNEP and China International Institute of Multinational Corporations, and also “China's Best Corporate Citizenship Award” by 21st Century Business Herald and 21st Century Business Review for 5 consecutive years since 2004.
Application close date

13-Oct-2016
Sub-category

Chemical Engineering
Job category

Engineering
Countries (State/Region)

China
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

Experience (years and nature)

 Requires minimum 5 to 8 of experience in the chemical processing industries or related field.
 Good understanding/knowledge and working experience of chemical processing
 Outstanding process engineering knowledge and skill;
 Expert use of process engineering tools/ software to optimise plant operation
 Ability to look ahead and plan on long-term needs.
 Strong coaching, influencing, coordination skill, and work well with people in different team/functions.
 Respect for and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Other

 Strong planning skill;
 Ability to communicate effectively in English and mandarin
 Open mindedness and willing to learn/teach and show initiatives for self-improvement.

Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

N/A
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.