Senior Process Engineer, Chemical Industry

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We are currently looking for a Senior Process Engineer, Chemical Industry (Hydrocarbon) for our Joint Ventures & Growth Projects Department with high level of chemical engineering expertise in area of hydrocarbons processing to support Borealis and its Joint Ventures (in US and Middle East) in operations and during study phases of capital investment projects.
The position holder will act as technical expert across Borealis and Joint Venture locations in the field of hydrocarbons processing (olefins production downstream separation & purification, utility systems); secure knowledge build-up by monitoring relevant external developments (at vendors, licensors and suppliers) in area of expertise and participate in internal networks; use technical expertise to identify and address operations and business opportunities (e.g. techno-economic assessment, plant issue resolution, value improvement initiatives); lead process engineering tasks within investment projects for Borealis and Joint Venture plants, in collaboration with licensors and engineering contractor companies.
Senior Process Engineer, Chemical Industry supports the resolution of operations issues with immediate and significant business impact; accountable for all process engineering aspects throughout the different stages of capital investment projects (feasibility, execution, commissioning, start-up); has technical approval authority for hydrocarbon processing related tasks and projects.
The scope of responsibilities includes:
Capital investment projects
Concept and Pre-studies (incl. basis of design, preliminary flowsheets, mass and energy balances and recommendation of the preferred technology.
Development of Process Design Package (incl. PFDs, mass and energy balances, etc.)
Detailed process engineering deliverables during FEED and EPC phases



Operations support
Technical recommendations to resolve plant performance issues based on thorough process knowledge


Knowledge generation & dissemination
Development and effective deployment of competence and tools, in line with state-of-the-art technology and industry best practices



About you
You are the right candidate for this position if you have:
Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in chemical engineering discipline, including feasibility study, equipment sizing, heat and utility balance, etc.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant hydrocarbon processing operations (steam cracker, hydroconversion, utility systems, etc.)
Prior experience in operations a strong prerequisite, e.g. support to running plants and/or start-up and commissioning activities new plants


To be successful in this role, you will need Chemical Engineering design skills and knowledge; process simulation skills; fluency in English in writing and speaking; analytical and problem solving skills; effectiveness in international and multi-cultural teams; proven project management skills.
This position would require frequent travel to plants and engineering contractor offices. Temporary assignment (incl. relocation and/or commuting) to be considered, upon project study and execution needs.
About Borealis and our offer
We are here for you! If you have any questions, please contact Feven Selassie, feven.selassie@borealisgroup.com. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be accepted since we are serious about protection of your personal data, so thank you for applying online.
The individual grade for the employee, salary and fringe benefit package (might deviate) and will reflect your profile, experience and the specifics of the country/location you apply for. In addition, we offer a yearly bonus and a voluntary company pension plan.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.
Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics. We leverage our polymers expertise and decades of experience to offer value adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries. In re-inventing for more sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people and excellence as we accelerate the transformation to a circular economy and expand our geographical footprint. www.borealisgroup.com | www.borealiseverminds.com | careers.borealisgroup.com