Process Engineer

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) is a leading integrated energy conglomerate and a joint venture between Pakistan and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The company operates Pakistan’s most modern refinery, an extensive pipeline network exceeding 2,000 kilometers, strategic storage facilities, and marketing operations. With partnerships involving renowned international companies, PARCO pursues an aggressive growth strategy through expansions, acquisitions, and market penetration. Currently, PARCO is seeking a qualified Process Engineer for its Technical Services team to support refinery utility operations and contribute to process optimization and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the performance of assigned units including Utilities (ETP, Tankage Area, Asphalt Air Blowing Unit, FGRS, and TPF) focusing on material and energy balances, process efficiency, and overall plant performance.
- Oversee equipment performance such as compressors, turbines, cooling towers, heat exchangers, boilers, demineralization trays, tanks, and pumps.
- Optimize chemical treatment programs for cooling water systems to ensure corrosion control, scale prevention, fouling mitigation, and reliable operation.
- Track fuel and energy consumption in utilities, identifying opportunities for energy conservation, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction.
- Evaluate heat exchanger trains and water coolers for thermal efficiency, detect deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
- Select and optimize consumption of chemicals, resins, adsorbents, filtration media, and other consumables to balance technical suitability and cost-effectiveness.
- Initiate Management of Change (MOC) requests, conduct technical studies, participate in HAZOP and SIL-LOPA reviews, support change implementation, and perform project closeout evaluations.
- Conduct technical studies focused on process optimization, energy conservation, debottlenecking, and cost-effective process modifications.
- Provide daily technical support to Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Projects, and cross-functional teams for troubleshooting and ensuring safe, reliable plant operations.
- Prepare technical reports, business cases, operating guidelines, process calculations, material and energy balance assessments, equipment evaluations, and engineering recommendations.
- Identify and implement initiatives related to process optimization, energy conservation, waste minimization, debottlenecking, and cost reduction to enhance profitability and performance.
- Perform root cause analysis and technical investigations to resolve operational inefficiencies and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Monitor process performance to improve plant reliability, equipment utilization, resource efficiency, and compliance with operating parameters.
- Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures, environmental regulations, and refinery operating standards.
- Support the development and mentoring of graduate and trainee engineers by providing technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and fostering teamwork and innovation.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of PARCO’s proprietary and classified information in line with organizational policies and information security requirements.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university.
- Up to 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in Operations and Technical Services within Petroleum, Refinery, Fertilizer, or Petrochemical industries. Experience with utilities and oil movement units is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of refinery utility operations with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in computer software including MS Office, process simulation, and other relevant technical tools.
- Working knowledge of simulation, hydraulics, line sizing, pressure drop, and efficiency calculations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, technical report writing, interpersonal abilities, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and as part of a team.
- Solid understanding of basic economic evaluation, planning, and implementation skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience with refinery units such as Utilities, Effluent Treatment, Oil Decanting, Blending, and Storage Units is highly desirable.
- Opportunity to work at PARCO’s Mid Country Refinery located in Mahmood Kot.
- PARCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fostering a supportive work environment that attracts and nurtures top talent.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to one of Pakistan’s foremost energy companies, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.