Job Description

Location

Mumbai, India

Category

Engineering

Date Published

03/11/25

Status

Open
About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.




We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.




We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.




As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.




We're a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.




Our purpose and beliefs:


As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.




It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:




We PLAY BIG


We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY


We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE


We are built on INFINITE THINKING




Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:




Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:


We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.




Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the Job:

Kent is looking for a

Principal Engineer to be based in Mumbai/Vadodara office, who will have around 15+ years relevant Process Design & Detail Engineering experience, mostly in the field of Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical or Chemical sector with large EPC companies or Engineering Consulting organizations. You should be effective with verbal and written communication skills

Skills and Responsibilities:

Prepare / review Process Design Basis for the project in line with Client and Project requirements. Preparation and review the deliverables of Process discipline such as P&IDs, UDDs, PFDs, UFDs, DPDTs, PSDs, Equipment Process datasheets, Instrument Process Datasheets, Process Design Criteria, Basic Engineering Design Data, Duty Specifications for Packages, Design calculations, System Hydraulics, Equipment List, Safety Valve Calculations and Datasheets, Flare network model development and sizing of main flare header along with sub-header, Utility Summary, Catalyst and Chemical Summary etc. Review and commenting of vendor documents for Static, Machinery and Packages based on bids received from approved vendors. Participate in project design reviews and various safety studies like HAZOP, SIL etc. Prepare / review technical bid evaluations based on vendor inputs. Perform inter-discipline squad checks and close out the comments received. Attend 3D model reviews as per project schedule. Perform site surveys and adequacy checks if required. Assist the Lead Process Engineer as required with management tasks and project control functions, planning and scheduling. Site pre-commissioning activities, if required Attend and proactively lead / discuss the process discipline queries with the Client during weekly meetings

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical engineering 15 -20 years of basic and detail engineering experience in Upstream Oil & Gas, Refinery, Polymer & Petrochemical industries Candidates having experience in Engineering office of Reputed Consulting Engineering Companies preferably in the field of Refinery, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Oil & Gas will be preferred. Oil and Gas and/or Refinery experience required Experience in FEED and Detailed Engineering of Refinery projects, Upstream Oil and Gas projects, oil tank farm projects handling petrochemical products, storage, and transportation of petroleum products (liquid/gas) via pipelines, road loading gantries, etc Must have handled utilities and offsites projects that requires utilities for the oil and gas, refinery and petrochemical plants. International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices that apply to Process design Quality management system and procedures Project management and control procedures Process workflow and interdisciplinary co-ordination Project Process Deliverables with schedule Project Risk Assessment Adherence to HSE norms by self and team members Proficiency in understanding of Process design aspects

Software Skills:

Aspen Hysys suite Steady state/Transient hydraulics software if any (KORF, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow). Microsoft Office Suite.

Communication:

Effective verbal and written communication Identify/report technical concerns and solutions in a clear and concise manner Attend project and team meeting Conduct technical training session for team members

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

Flexibility / Adaptability Proactive Client Focus Teamwork, Planning and Organizing Decision Making in own work area Problem analysis and resolution Ability to lead to team members and guide them for developing deliverables with quality and schedule

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it's clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business. Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it.

Details about the role:

Location: Mumbai / Vadodara.

Relocation required: No

Travel required: On request

Contract type: Permanent

Experience level: 15 to 20 Years

Why Join us?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Health & Wellbeing Program Employee Assistance Program Inclusion & Belonging Program Health insurance Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years Great Culture Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector


We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We're committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future,

so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!