Process Technology Development Manager

Job Description

• Lead process engineering activities for feasibility studies, FEED and detailed design phases of new SAF and renewable fuel projects.
• Develop high-quality process design packages, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping &
  • Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), heat and material balances, utility summaries, and equipment datasheets.

• Define design basis, process integration, process guarantees and project technical requirements.
• Support Project Manager to manage project development, engineering, construction and operation for process technology related work· Ensure engineering deliverables meet process objectives.

Responsibilities :Process Design &

• Project Development

• Lead process engineering activities for feasibility studies, conceptual design, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and detailed engineering phases of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable fuels projects.
• Establish project process design philosophies, design basis, process guarantees requirement, and technical specifications to ensure alignment with business, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and approve key process engineering deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping &
  • Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), heat and material balances, utility consumption summaries, equipment datasheets, process descriptions, and control philosophies.

• Lead team to perform process simulations, design calculations, and technical evaluations to validate design assumptions and optimize overall plant performance.
• Integration of multiple sub-processes into an optimized system
• Continuous improvement of process designs to incorporate operational reliability, maintainability, energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability considerations.
• Provide quality input to other disciplines for project economics and cost evaluation

Engineering Management &

• Technical Coordination

• Support the Project Manager in managing external technical consultants, engineering contractors, technology licensors, and EPC contractors throughout project development and execution phases.
• Act as the primary process engineering focal point between internal stakeholders, external engineering partners, licensors, and equipment suppliers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure process requirements are effectively integrated into mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, civil, and plant utility designs.
• Review engineering deliverables and provide timely technical direction to ensure compliance with project objectives, technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, vendor assessments, and equipment selection processes.

Technical Governance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all process engineering deliverables meet project objectives, process performance requirements, safety standards, applicable codes, and company engineering standards.
• Lead technical design reviews, value engineering workshops, constructability assessments, operability reviews, and risk-based design evaluations.
• Identify technical risks and design gaps, develop mitigation measures, and manage process-related change requests throughout project execution.
• Support development and implementation of process design packages, engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices for project delivery.

Process Safety &

• Risk Management

• Lead and participate in process safety studies including HAZOP, LOPA, process hazard analysis, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements while promoting inherently safer design principles.
• Support development of operating procedures, commissioning plans, and startup strategies to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Commissioning &

• Startup Support

• Provide on-site process engineering support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and performance test phases.
• Resolve process-related technical issues during project execution and startup activities.
• Verify achievement of process guarantees, design capacities, and performance targets during plant commissioning and initial operations.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future project developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry with a focus on sustainable production practices.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as process expert supporting FEED, EPC, or major capital project development.
• Experienced user of process simulation tools (such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PetroSim etc.), optimisation and statistical analysis tools.
• Experienced working with process licensors and technology providers.
• Experienced with process safety management systems, hazard analysis, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading projects or process engineering workstreams, including implementation of process improvements and achieving measurable results in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to sustainable production processes and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in Chinese and business level in English.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.