Senior Process Engineer
Pubblicato il 04-09-2026 - NextChem in Sicilia
NEXTCHEM, a company of the MAIRE Group dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Process Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies aimed at advancing the energy transition agenda. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the realm of sustainable technology, we encourage you to apply. Thanks to NEXTCHEM’s extensive know-how of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals and polymers, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated driving innovation and sustainability in the energy transition sector .
The candidate will become part of the NX Engineering District of Catania having the opportunity to work on innovative and novel technologies to fully enable the energy transition, click on the link for further information: NX engineering district | NextChem
The Recruitment process is managed by Key2People, a partner of NEXTCHEM.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop Process Design activities during project execution phase in compliance with time, quality and budget requirements
- Carry out process analysis and simulations to evaluate the efficiency of the processes
- Prepare Heat Material Balance Sheets
- Create Process Flow Diagrams and Process Piping &Instrumentation; Diagrams
- Equipment sizing;
- Equipment and Instrumentation Process datasheet compilation
- Knowledge of international best practices and engineering standards
- Definition and sizing of lines
- PSV, Control Valves calculation and sizing
- HazOp, HazId support
- Prepare Process Specifications for Request for Quotation (RfQ) and provide support for the technical process compliance
- Assistance to the various disciplines for the development of detailed design
- Carry out feasibility analyses
- Ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of the plants
- Verify compliance with quality, environmental and safety standards
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Master’s degree in chemical engineering,
from 5 to 10 years of experience in similar roles, good management skills of personnel and aptitude for learning chemical processes and production activities
- Advanced knowledge of production processes, production methods and technologies
- Skills in the use of process simulation software (ASPEN, HYSYS, others)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD basic features
- Excellent use of MS Office system (especially MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point)
Experience
- Proven professional experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining or fuel sectors, with involvement or exposure to sustainability initiatives (i.e. strategic business repositioning, access to new sustainable technologies) or special projects concerning circular economy or energy transition.
- Proven experience developing Feasibility, process Design Packages, Basic Design Packages, FEED and EPC Projects
Skills and Abilities
- Fluent English
- Excellent IT and analytical skills
- Natural attitude to learn new technologies
- Attitude for Self-management for project development and completion
- Analysis and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Team-oriented, self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution
- Attention to details, strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to Travel in Europe and abroad
Location: Catania
Contract Type and Classification:
Contract type: Permanent Applicable collective agreement (NCLC): Chemical and Chemical-Pharmaceutical (identification code B011)
Job classification level: Middle Manager, consistent with job requirements and applicable Collective Agreement
Compensation:
The initial gross annual salary for this position, paid over 14 monthly installments, will be 47,978.98€
The compensation package will include the applicable elements of the Collective Agreement as well as benefits provided under company agreements, including flexible benefits and a participation premio. Any additional variable components and/or benefits, regulated by Standards, Policies and/or company agreements, will be illustrated during the selection process.
Equal Opportunities:
This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Transparency Statement:
At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills. Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:
- Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile
- Additional specialized skills relevant to the role
- Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration
- Alignment with internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles
- Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process
Regulatory Compliance:
The decision is: Taken in compliance with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to Legislative Decree 96/2026 and EU Directive 2023/960
Is consistent with the applicable Italian Collective Bargaining Agreement
Complies with the values and principles set out in the Group Code of Ethics and in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
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