Process Engineer

Part of the MoOngy Group, AGAP2 operates across 14 European countries, providing engineering and industrial consulting services. Since 2018, AGAP2 Italy has been supporting clients nationwide in the following sectors: Energy, Oil & Gas, Steel, Hydrogen, Power Generation and Construction.

ABOUT THE ROLE – SENIOR PROCESS DESIGN LEAD ENGINEER

For a major project in the Energy, Oil & Gas and Industrial Engineering sectors, we are looking for a Senior Process Design Lead Engineer with extensive experience in process engineering and technical coordination of complex industrial projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, execution and coordination of process engineering activities throughout Basic Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, ensuring technical accuracy, process efficiency, safety and compliance with international engineering standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Green Energy or Mining Process industries, with proven expertise in process simulation, equipment design, heat and material balances, separation processes and industrial plant optimization.

The role requires the ability to act as a Process Discipline Lead or Technical Focal Point, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, supporting project execution and interfacing with clients, suppliers and international engineering teams.

Work Location:

Genoa / Rozzano (Milan), Italy – Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate process engineering activities during Basic Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Develop, review and validate process engineering documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process datasheets and technical specifications.
• Perform process simulations, heat and material balances and process optimization studies using specialized engineering software.
• Develop and verify process calculations, equipment sizing criteria and operating parameters.
• Provide technical expertise in chemical processes, separation technologies, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and transport phenomena.
• Assess process performance, identify operational inefficiencies and propose technical improvements to optimize plant efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare and review process design documentation, operating philosophies, technical reports and operating instructions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international engineering standards, project specifications and safety requirements.
• Participate in process safety studies, including HAZID, HAZOP and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation and HSE disciplines.
• Act as the process engineering technical focal point, interfacing with clients, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Support the technical evaluation of process equipment and packaged units, including vendor documentation reviews.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, ensuring technical quality, compliance with project schedules and adherence to budget constraints.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, process design inconsistencies and multidisciplinary interface challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior process engineers and designers.
• Support engineering activities during construction, commissioning and start-up phases when required.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in process engineering, preferably within structured engineering teams, EPC/EPCM contractors or engineering consultancy companies.
• Extensive experience in Basic Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering for industrial facilities.
• Strong technical background in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Energy or Mining Process sectors.
• Solid knowledge of chemical processes, industrial plant design, equipment operations, separation processes, heat transfer and transport phenomena.
• Proven experience in process simulations, heat and material balances, equipment sizing and process optimization.
• Proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS or Honeywell UniSim.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing process engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, process datasheets and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of international process engineering standards and applicable safety regulations.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering coordination and technical interface management. <