Mid-Term Process Engineer (M/F/X)

About the role

TotalEnergies is looking for a Mid-Term Process Engineer to join the Normandy Platform's Mid-Term Process Engineering Department within its Technical Division. The team optimises industrial units, improves the energy performance of installations, carries out process studies and provides technical support for the operation and development of the platform. The position is based at the Harfleur refinery in Seine-Maritime.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out process studies and prepare technical documentation supporting decisions on unit modifications, feedstock changes or process developments.
• Identify, propose and lead performance improvement initiatives for industrial units.
• Contribute to improvement and investment projects and modification requests, following them up technically.
• Take part in process safety studies, HAZOP reviews and root cause analyses.
• Perform platform utility network balances as part of studies, projects and major turnarounds.
• Support operational units on complex process issues and exceptional operations.
• Take part in catalyst change-outs, inspections and the preparation of modification acceptance activities.
• Contribute to energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reduction programmes.
• Guide process engineers in the team and share knowledge through the company's professional networks (OneTech).

Required profile

• Degree or Master's degree (MSc+) in Chemical or Process Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in industrial process engineering, ideally in refining, petrochemicals or heavy chemicals, with hands-on site experience.
• Experience in process studies, unit optimisation, technical support to operations or industrial modifications.
• Ability to handle complex technical issues independently and work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Minimum C1 French and B2 technical English.

Required skills

• Process safety, HAZOP methods and process safety studies.
• Material and energy balances and unit optimisation.
• Process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus or PRO/II.
• Technical leadership of industrial projects or performance improvement initiatives.