Process Engineering Intern(Chemical Engineer)
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Bilfinger Middle East seeks a Process Engineering Intern to support the Process Safety Consultancy team in delivering technical studies for oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial projects.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Assist Process Safety Consultants in conducting process safety studies and risk assessments
- Support preparation of HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FRA, Consequence Modeling, SIL, ALARP studies
- Assist in collecting, reviewing, and validating process design data, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets
- Perform preliminary engineering calculations under supervision
- Support process simulation and safety modeling activities using industry standard software
- Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and study documentation
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ENVID, SIMOPS, and other safety workshops as a scribe or technical support member
- Conduct literature reviews and research on process safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices
- Support proposal preparation and technical bid submissions
- Maintain project documentation and records in accordance with company quality procedures
- Comply with company HSE, quality, and ethical standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (Final Year Student or Recent Graduate)
- Strong academic understanding of Chemical Process Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Process Design, Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Basic understanding of process safety principles and risk management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Full Job Posting
Job Purpose
- The Process Engineering Intern will support the Process Safety Consultancy team in delivering technical studies and engineering analyses for oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, energy, and industrial projects.
- The intern will gain practical exposure to process safety engineering, risk assessment methodologies, consequence modeling, and regulatory compliance requirements while assisting senior consultants in project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Process Safety Consultants in conducting process safety studies and risk assessments.
- Support the preparation of: Hazard Identification (HAZID) Studies, Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Fire Risk Assessment (FRA), Consequence Modeling Studies, Explosion and Dispersion Modeling, Flare Radiation and Vent D
- Assist in collecting, reviewing, and validating process design data, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets.
- Perform preliminary engineering calculations under supervision.
- Support process simulation and safety modeling activities using industry standard software.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and study documentation.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ENVID, SIMOPS, and other safety workshops as a scribe or technical support member.
- Conduct literature reviews and research on process safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Support proposal preparation and technical bid submissions.
- Maintain project documentation and records in accordance with company quality procedures.
- Comply with company HSE, quality, and ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (Final Year Student or Recent Graduate).
- Strong academic understanding of: Chemical Process Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Process Design, Chemical Reaction Engineering.
Preferred Skills
- Basic understanding of process safety principles and risk management.
- Familiarity with process engineering software such as: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PHAST, ALOHA, Flaresim (advantageous).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Good technical report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Learning Opportunities
- During the internship, the candidate will gain exposure to: Process Safety Engineering Consultancy Practices, Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry Standards, Consequence Modeling Techniques, Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment, Functional Safety and SIL Studies, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Methodol
Duration
- Internship Duration: 3–6 Months
- Potential opportunity for full time employment based on performance and business requirements.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Bilfinger Middle East
Junior Project Administrator(Arabic Speaker)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Bilfinger Middle East is looking for a bilingual Arabic/English Junior Project Administrator to handle document control, correspondence, and compliance for construction projects. The role requires 1-3 years of experience
Switchgear Specialist (EHV/HV/MV/LV)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Bilfinger Middle East seeks an experienced Switchgear Specialist for a 1-year contract at Ruwais Refinery in Abu Dhabi. The role involves condition assessment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of EHV/HV/MV/LV switchgear
Power Electronics Specialist (UPS, VSDs, Soft Starters & Thyristor Heaters)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Bilfinger Middle East seeks an experienced Power Electronics Specialist for a 1-year contract at Ruwais Refinery in Abu Dhabi. The role involves technical support, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and lifecycle
CMMS / SAP EAM Maintenance Engineer (Oil & Gas)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Bilfinger Middle East is seeking an experienced CMMS/SAP EAM Maintenance Engineer for the Oil & Gas industry. The role involves developing maintenance strategies, managing SAP EAM master data, and ensuring asset data qua
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Packages)
Doha, QAT
Bilfinger Middle East is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Packages) with 15+ years of experience in oil and gas. The role involves performing conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering for packages like Vapour Recover
Supervisor Piping
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bilfinger Middle East seeks a Piping Supervisor for EPC oil & gas projects in UAE. The role involves supervising piping construction and installation activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Candidat
Resident Engineer(I&C)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Bilfinger Middle East seeks a Resident Engineer for Instrumentation & Control to oversee I&C construction, testing, and commissioning at project sites in UAE. Requires 15+ years experience, TAQA T approval, and expertise
Senior Designer (HVAC / MEP)
Doha, QAT
Bilfinger seeks a Senior Designer (HVAC/MEP) with 8-12 years of experience in oil and gas and industrial projects. The role involves preparing coordinated MEP design drawings including HVAC, plumbing, and drainage system
Junior Project Administrator(Arabic Speaker)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Switchgear Specialist (EHV/HV/MV/LV)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Power Electronics Specialist (UPS, VSDs, Soft Starters & Thyristor Heaters)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
CMMS / SAP EAM Maintenance Engineer (Oil & Gas)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Packages)
Doha, QAT
Supervisor Piping
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Resident Engineer(I&C)
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Senior Designer (HVAC / MEP)
Doha, QAT