Advanced Chemical Engr

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Korea, Republic ofPosted 1 day ago

What you'd do

  • Deliver assigned process engineering work on schedule,reporting scope,schedule,budget,or quality impacts to the Project Manager.
  • Review others' engineering work for technical accuracy and compliance with established practices and procedures.
  • Serve as process engineering interface across UOP Schedule A,Modular Engineering,contractors,fabricators,suppliers,and customers.

What they want

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of EPC process design experience for chemical,refinery,or petrochemical plants,including Process Engineer execution.
  • Hands-on experience with process simulation software and process engineering tools for design calculations.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of process engineering experience in total.
  • More than 3 years as Lead Process Engineer on refinery or petrochemical projects.
  • Experience supporting Modular Plant,FastFEED,or complex EPC project execution.

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely)
F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6 holders welcome
Korean language
Korean not required
English friendliness
High: JD in English, foreign-friendly signals
Context
Foreign-invested global firm (Honeywell) with English-required role; F-series visa status is typical,and 8+ years EPC experience is the hard gate.

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Original posting from Honeywell

• Deliver assigned process engineering work within approved hours, schedule, and quality requirements, and communicate progress and potential impacts to scope, schedule, budget, or quality to the Project Manager. • Review the work of others for technical accuracy and compliance with established engineering practices and procedures. • Serve as the process engineering interface among UOP Schedule A, Technical Services, Modular Engineering, detail design contractors, fabricators, suppliers, and customers, and support technical discussions as required. • Review customer specifications against the Schedule A package, resolve gaps or inconsistencies, and coordinate required Schedule A deviation requests and approved changes. • Develop Modular Process Flow Diagrams and participate in design reviews, providing process guidance on equipment functionality, heat tracing, insulation, and operating requirements. • Develop and maintain process design deliverables, including line lists, utility summaries, auxiliary lists, maintenance schedules, and specifications for PSVs or other items by others, as required by the project. • Establish process and design conditions for piping and equipment using Schedule A information and applicable operating procedures, including startup and regeneration requirements. • Represent Modular Engineering in HAZOP reviews, coordinate responses to open recommendations, and implement approved action items. • Lead process engineering support during detailed design by responding to technical queries and providing clarification, verification, and guidance to the detail design contractor. • Review hydraulic calculations and reports for pumps, compressors, blowers, instrument circuits, control valves, flow elements, and pressure safety valve systems, and coordinate with relevant disciplines to resolve identified issues. • Review 3D models and final P&IDs to verify compliance with process and Schedule A requirements, including equipment layout, piping configuration, minimum distances, connection orientation, free-draining requirements, and resolution of documented discrepancies. • Prepare technical requirements, requests for quotation, and technical bid evaluations for additional licensors or process-related services when required. • Support Modular project development and proposal activities through technical coordination with Sales and Sales Support, including development of OSBL conceptual designs based on ISBL information. • Identify opportunities to improve process engineering work practices, design tools, and project execution quality. Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in EPC process design for chemical plants, petroleum refineries, or petrochemical facilities, including execution experience as a Process Engineer.
  • Hands-on experience using process simulation software and other process engineering tools for design calculations and technical evaluation.
  • Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs, process flow diagrams, line lists, hydraulic calculations, process design documentation, and engineering data for completeness and consistency before Issue for Fabrication release.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, ANSI, and MSS.
  • Ability to manage multiple project assignments and deliver engineering contributions on schedule.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication with suppliers, contractors, customers, and global engineering teams.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability to travel internationally, approximately 10% annually, based on project requirements.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of process engineering experience.
  • More than 3 years of experience as a Lead Process Engineer on refinery or petrochemical projects.
  • Experience supporting Modular Plant, FastFEED, or complex EPC project execution.
  • Experience in project development and proposal support, including OSBL conceptual design based on ISBL process information.
  • Experience coordinating process engineering activities with licensors, detail design contractors, fabricators, and global project teams.
  • Experience supporting HAZOP closeout, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.

Key Competencies

  • Process Design Engineering
  • Refinery and Petrochemical Processes
  • Basis Design Package Development
  • Detailed Design Leadership
  • Process Simulation and Hydraulic Review
  • P&ID, 3D Model, and Process Documentation Review
  • HAZOP and Process Safety Support
  • Technical Interface Coordination
  • Problem Solving and Technical Judgment
  • Engineering Quality and Compliance
  • Customer and Supplier Communication
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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