Petroleum Product Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Manufacturing technical position that chemically and physically processes crude oil to produce and optimize petroleum products.
Description
Petroleum product production engineers design, operate, and maintain plant processes such as crude oil distillation, catalytic cracking, separation and purification, while complying with safety and environmental standards to maximize productivity. Specifically, they handle a wide range of tasks including process simulation for design, DCS-based control, catalyst selection and optimization of reaction conditions, equipment inspection and maintenance, quality analysis and improvement, safety risk assessment, cost management, and vendor negotiations. Responding to the latest environmental regulations and introducing digitalization and automation technologies are also important.
Future Outlook
With the push for decarbonization and stricter environmental regulations, demand is expanding for plant energy efficiency improvements, biomass fuel introduction, digitalization, and automation. Expertise is also required in high value-added petroleum products and new materials development.
Personality Traits
Analytical mindset / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Plant Operator → Process Engineer → Senior Process Engineer → Project Leader → Equipment Technology Management → Research and Development Division
Required Skills
Chemical Reaction Engineering / Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Process Control / Process Design / Process Simulation / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Intellectual Property Basics / IoT Sensor Technology / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze complex process parameters and perform optimal design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to ensure safety and product quality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced quantitative analysis such as mass balance and energy balance calculations is required. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid cause identification and response are required for plant troubles and abnormalities. |
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Aliases
- Petroleum Refining Engineer
- Refinery Plant Engineer
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