Heat Exchanger Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Overall Summary

 Process Design of Various types of Heat Exchangers based on the client provided
process data/details.
 Responsibility involves review of client process details, P&ID study, Process/thermal
Design of Heat exchangers using HTRI software, optimization of heat exchangers
during bid stage. Selection of exchangers, materials (tubes, tubesheets, baffles etc)
tube layouts etc, including process calculations.
 Mechanical designs calculations, material specifications and purchase requisition etc
will be an added advantage.
 Coordination with inter-disciplines, other departments and external agencies like
client, consultants, etc.
 Preparation / Review of techno-commercial estimations for static equipment,
including Heat Exchangers.

Reporting To:

Engineering Manager

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 It is the responsibility of each individual to familiarize himself with all safety

rules & regulations, attend required safety trainings & to participate in the
required safety programs (STOP, ASA, Risk Assessment etc.).

 Carrying out the process/thermal design calculations using HTRI software.

Optimization of process/thermal design & getting the approvals from
clients/consultants for the optimum design calculations.
 Preparation of mechanical data sheets for the Heat exchangers. Preparation of
Tube layouts, selection of baffles including baffle layouts & others, for the
completeness of the Heat exchanger design. Thermal rating of Heat exchangers.
 Mechanical calculations for the Heat exchangers in accordance with Design Code,
Client datasheet and Specifications.
 Preparation / Review of Material Take off, Material specifications and Purchase
requisitions.
 Heat Exchanger Design Engineer

 Technical review of vendor quotations in compliance with project requirements.

 Preparation / Review of Techno-Commercial bid estimation including MTO, RFQ,
Evaluation of vendor quotations etc.
 Co-ordination with inter-discipline departments, clients / consultants and inspection
agencies.

Key Interactions:

Internal

 Engineering Manager
 Engineers, Drafting Supervisor, Checker and D’man
 Production, Planning, Procurement departments
 Projects, Proposals and QC departments

External

 Client
 Inspection Agency
 Vendors
 Sub-Contractors
 Consultants

Qualifications & Years of Experience:

Required Qualifications

 Bachelor’s Degree in Thermal Engineering.

 8 to 12 years in Engineering industry (with Fabrication back ground) with hands on
experience in carrying out process/thermal design of heat exchangers, review of
process parameters & optimization etc.

Preferred Qualifications
 Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering
 Mechanical design of Heat exchangers & pressure vessels.
 Exposure to PV Elite & Compress software
 Knowledge of International Engineering practices
 Safety / QA training / Certifications

Key Skills:

Required
 Heat Exchanger Design Engineer

 Well versed with HTRI, B-JAC, Heat exchanger process/thermal design software.
etc.
 Sound Knowledge of International Codes on Heat Exchanger process design,
Process fluid properties etc.
 Good knowledge of ASME and BS Materials
 Excellent communication skills in English Language
 Physically fit, able to travel and work overtime when required, flexible attitude, be a
team player.
 Exposure to International Clients / Consultants, Engineering Standards and
specifications like Saudi Aramco, Sabic etc

Preferred

 Exposure to software like PV Elite & Compress for mechanical design of pressure
vessels.