Junior Process EngineerNew!

Description (Public)

The Junior Process Engineer supports process design and engineering during the project phase and process optimisation and troubleshooting during operations, in compliance with Company Rules and General Specifications. The role sits in the Tilenga Project process engineering team.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure flaring is minimised during production upsets, such as loss of GTG, and propose technical solutions to reduce venting and flaring
Support process design and engineering during the project and process optimisation during operations
Identify and resolve process issues that are critical in project and operational phases
Coordinate with other technical disciplines on process design, operability, availability, integrity, instrumentation, emissions and equipment issues
Participate in process and production chemistry studies and in P and ID and PFD reviews
Provide process and production chemistry technical assistance to site
Support preparation and updating of operating procedures and guide operations in line with safe work procedures and environmental specifications
Support site modification requests and requests for modification processes
Participate in HAZOP reviews, project safety reviews, technical audits and value engineering
Review process and production chemistry documentation submitted by contractors and third parties
Develop and keep updated PFDs, heat and material balances, and process sheets and specifications
Prepare scopes of work and follow studies done by external engineering companies during operations
Perform process simulations using ProII, FlareSim and PipeSim as required
Carry out sizing, hydraulic and heat transfer calculations for vessels, piping and process units

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering
Minimum 1 year of experience in technological process, production and chemistry
Background in operating and processing heavy oil or waxy crude is preferred
Background in production chemistry and water treatment is preferred

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of process software such as ProII and UNISIM is recommended
Programming skills for data analysis are preferable
Problem-solving skills for complex and integrated processes
Ability to work in a transverse environment with good communication skills
Attention to safety, environmental compliance and mechanical integrity

How to Apply

About TotalEnergies Uganda

TotalEnergies Uganda has been a cornerstone of the nation’s energy sector since 1955, evolving into a multi-energy company committed to providing reliable, affordable, and clean energy. With a deep footprint in both downstream marketing and upstream exploration and production, we are dedicated to fostering social progress, environmental protection, and national economic growth through our innovative energy projects and professional expertise.