Chemical Engineer, Petroleum

Aliases: Petroleum Chemical Engineer, Petroleum Refining Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Hydrocarbon

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chemical Engineer, Petroleum is expected to perform include:

Developing new or improved techniques for treatment
Refining petroleum extracts and its by-products
Designing and supervising construction, installation and operation of equipment and plant
Conducting test runs and surveying refining equipment and plant operations
Working out material and energy balances as well as economic evaluation of balances
Preparing process designs, cost estimates, technical reports and technical data
Observing and recording refining operating data for analysing plant performance
Recommending measures to improve operating efficiency
Checking product quality, deviation and following up difficulties in blending, viscosity, vapour pressure and other specifications
Analysing losses and calculating material and energy balance
Deciding or recommending product pattern after studying market requirements
Preparing drawings of process designs and other engineering drawings as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and One Arm (OA)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in financial and economic evaluation
Competent in preparing drawings of process designs and engineering designs
Knowledge of material and resource management
Well-versed with products and their quality standards
Proficient in following safe practices at the plant
Knowledge of preparing process designs and assisting in preparation of complete designs

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Problem-solving skills
Result-oriented

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://msme.gov.in

http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Associate Chemical Engineer → Chemical Engineer, Petroleum → Senior Chemical Engineer, Petroleum

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants – Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000 per month
For candidates with experience – Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 0-5 years of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Petroleum and petrol refining factories

KEYWORDS

Petroleum Chemical Engineer
Petroleum Refining Engineer
Hydrocarbon Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2145.0500	Chemical Engineer, Petroleum
ISCO 2008	2145	Chemical Engineers
NIC 2008	19209; 72100; 71200; 71100	Manufacture of other petroleum n.e.c. (includes manufacture of petroleum jelly, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and other residues of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals); Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering; Technical testing and analysis; Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	https://www.dgt.gov.in/
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/petroleum-engineering-jobs
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5	http://makeinindia.com/live-projects-industrial-corridor
6	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-Chemical-Engineer-India-Glycols-Ltd--Kashipur-3-to-5-years-040215004949?xp=2&qp=petroleum%20chemical%20engineer&srcPage=s http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-Principal-Piping-Design-Engineer-Profile-HR-Consultants-Pvt-Ltd--Delhi-NCR-National-Capital-Region--18-to-25-years-120115001032?xp=13&qp=%20chemical%20engineer,%20petroleum&srcPage=s http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-Petroleum-Engineers-Canada-PS-Apex-Visas-Pune-4-to-9-years-250215002983?xp=32&qp=%20chemical%20engineer,%20petroleum&srcPage=s

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