Process Engineer

**The Project Operations Business Division is looking for a**

**Process Engineer (F/M)**

Localisation : Rueil-Malmaison

**AXENS PRESENTATION**

Created in 2001 as a subsidiary of IFP Energies Nouvelles Group, Axens is an international provider of technologies, equipment, products and services enabling the transformation of oil, gas, biomass into clean fuels, as well as the production and purification of the main petrochemical intermediates. Its unique range of solutions guarantees optimal performance with a reduced ecological footprint. Axens' global offer is based on highly qualified personnel, modern production sites and an extensive global network of industrial, commercial and technical support services.

Axens combines the friendliness of a company on a human scale and the influence of a multinational environment whose customers are spread over more than 85 countries.

Anchored in the present thanks to a portfolio of hundreds of constantly evolving high-performance technologies and products, Axens is also turned towards the future and prepares for its customers the energy transition with eco-efficient and sustainable solutions.

Axens Project Operations Business Division (POP) mission is to provide advanced technologies, basic engineering design, modular units design and technical services to its customers.

We are looking for a Process Engineer for the POP Process Department. In the Process Department we work on basic engineering projects and Modular Units Projects development for our customers but also on new technologies development.

**MAIN MISSION**

You wish to work in a challenging technical environment

You are passionate about designing complex and innovative processes

Then this job is made for you

Assigned to projects involving different technologies (refining, petrochemicals, biofuels and renewables) within the Process Group, you will be involved into international projects and quickly supervising the design of Axens process units.

Your main activities will be:

- Participation in the development of process books in conceiving the flow scheme, simulating the unit, developing the P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
- Preparation of equipment specifications
- Design and hydrodynamic sizing of proprietary equipment / internals
- Optimize process schemes in terms of recovery, energy efficiency and costs
- Participation in technical project meetings (project launches, PFD reviews, mechanical design reviews, PID reviews, 3D Model reviews, HAZOP)
- Technical support to the team in charge of the equipment supply project
- Supervision and technical support to the drafting teams (schematicand mechanical)
- Maintenance and development of process and mechanical tools
- Projects follow-up with D.E.C / E.P.C including engineering documents review
- Cooperative work with Axens Technology and Start-up departments to improve our processes
- Participation in research and development work in collaboration with Axens New Development & Transformation Business Division as well as IFPEN.
- Supporting customers for commissioning and start up as well as troubleshooting
- Contribution to integrate site feedbacks in order to continuously improve units designs

**QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Degree in chemical, process or mechanical engineering
- You have at least 3 years of experience in the petrochemical or refining industry or engineering company
- You have knowledge in process basic and / or mechanical design (mechanical drawings, mechanical calculation)
- You have a solid background in fluid mechanics as well as some comprehension of heat transfer
- Knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams would be a plus
- Fluent in English is required (written and spoken), French would be appreciated
- Knowledge of mathematical calculation and programming language (VBA) would be a plus

**RELATED SKILLS**

Curious and open minded, working in an international environment motivates you. You are interested in developing your ability to work in team, your professionalism and your sense of responsibility are high level, while at the same time you enjoy contacts with clients.