Lead/Principal - Process Configuration Specialist - Petrochemical Complex - FEL Expert

Designation: Lead / Principal Process Configuration Specialist - Petrochemical Complex (FEL Expert)

Location:Seoul, South Korea (Short/Mid-Term Assignment) / Global Project Exposure

Experience:

20+ Years

Industry:

Petrochemical | Refinery | Chemicals | EPC | Front-End Engineering

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead/Principal Process Configuration Specialist to drive Front-End Loading (FEL) activities for large-scale Petrochemical Complex projects. The role demands expertise in conceptual development, techno-economic evaluations, value engineering, and early-stage project optimization.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who have led FEL-1/FEL-2, Feasibility Studies, and Pre-FEED assignments for global petrochemical projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Process Configuration Studies during FEL and Pre-FEED stages.

- Conduct Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) including CAPEX/OPEX evaluations.

- Drive Value Engineering initiatives to optimize investment costs.

- Develop and evaluate alternative petrochemical configurations and product slates.

Prepare conceptual engineering deliverables including:

- Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs)

- Mass & Heat Balances

- Technology assessments

- Perform debottlenecking and revamp studies for existing assets.

- Evaluate and recommend Licensor Technologies.

- Support AACE Class 4/5 cost estimates through early equipment definition.

- Present technical proposals to senior stakeholders and project owners.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (mandatory)

Strong experience in:

- FEL-1 / FEL-2

- Feasibility Studies

- Pre-FEED

- Conceptual Design

- Experience with global EPC organizations or technology licensors preferred.

- Technical Expertise

Must Have:

- Petrochemical Process Configuration

- Techno-Economic Evaluation

- CAPEX Optimization

- Value Engineering

- Process Design

- Product Yield Optimization

- Stakeholder Management

Preferred:

- Aspen PIMS / LP Modeling

- Hydrogen-Ammonia Integration

- Methanol Complexes

- Cracker-Polymer Configuration Studies

Keywords:

FEL Expert, Petrochemical Configuration, Process Engineering, Pre-FEED, Feasibility Studies, Techno Economic Analysis, CAPEX Optimization, Aspen PIMS, Value Engineering, Petrochemical Complex, Licensor Evaluation, Process Design.