INERCHEM is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support the development, review and optimisation of process solutions for desalination and water-treatment projects. The role covers design verification, process calculations, commissioning support, performance testing and operational optimisation from engineering through reliable operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Review process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, hydraulic profiles and equipment datasheets.
- Prepare and verify process calculations, equipment sizing, operating philosophies and technical specifications.
- Review vendor documentation and confirm compliance with project process requirements.
- Support HAZOP, design reviews, constructability reviews and technical-interface resolution.
- Develop commissioning, start-up and performance-test procedures for process systems.
- Support plant commissioning, process tuning, chemical dosing optimisation and troubleshooting.
- Analyse operating data and identify opportunities to improve capacity, quality, energy efficiency and reliability.
- Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, operations, vendors and client representatives.
- Prepare clear technical reports, calculations, recommendations and close-out records.
- Ensure process activities comply with applicable standards, project requirements and HSE procedures.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Chemical, Process, Environmental or a related engineering discipline.
- At least seven years of relevant experience in water-treatment or desalination projects.
- Strong knowledge of reverse osmosis, pretreatment, membrane filtration, chemical dosing and post-treatment systems.
- Experience with process calculations, P&IDs, equipment specifications and technical documentation.
- Practical experience supporting commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and performance testing.
- Strong analytical, coordination and technical-reporting capabilities.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Availability for international assignments and site support when required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with large-scale seawater reverse-osmosis plants.
- Knowledge of UF, DAF, multimedia filtration, remineralisation and energy-recovery systems.
- Experience with process simulation, hydraulic calculations and plant data analysis.
- Previous experience in multidisciplinary international project teams.
What We Value
We value a methodical process engineer who can connect design intent with field performance, communicate clearly across disciplines and turn operating data into practical improvements.
