What skills should process engineers possess and what areas of knowledge should they be familiar with?

This post was last edited by zwp997 on 2015-8-19 at 21:43. It’s a very rare and good opportunity; if you do well, you will grow as a result. Since it involves process integration, it is necessary to quickly understand the project’s processes – from the workflow to logistics parameters and process data, as well as the size of the equipment, its material composition, safety interlocks, safety, fire protection, and environmental considerations, equipment layout, electrical design aspects, and instrumentation automation elements. At this stage, the goal is to determine, as much as possible, what aspects the device’s design includes based on the documents. During the construction phase that follows, it’s necessary to understand thoroughly all the equipment that will require climbing up and down.

This post was last edited by jaekoo on 2015-8-19 at 21:47. The original poster is likely from a chemical plant and is one of the owners. I’d like to share some of my thoughts: 1. First of all, you should be familiar with the relevant production processes, such as those for ammonia synthesis, methanol, urea, olefins, SNG, etc.; these processes vary from one another. For example, if a factory wants to carry out technical upgrades at an old ammonia synthesis plant, then you need to be very familiar with the relevant processes – that’s essential. Only by being familiar with your own factory’s manufacturing processes can you help the design institute complete the designs more effectively ； 2. Dealing with the construction team is actually not too difficult; once the money is available and the design drawings are ready, there’s no need to urge the team to work. All you need to do is act as a supervisor and ensure that the quality standards are met. If the funds are not available, the design institute keeps making changes to the drawings, and it becomes impossible to control the construction progress. So, there’s no need for too much pressure :lol

I also want to learn more about it; I’m quite interested

This post was last edited by arpcd on 2015-8-21 at 14:28. First, one must have the ability to drink alcohol; second, one should not lose their temper casually; and third, one should treat the construction contractors as human beings (showing respect for them). With these three points, one can do a good job. He knows how to act like an elder and also like a grandson – capable of smoothing things over as well as making decisions. . . :lol

OP, it’s a good opportunity. What abilities are required? First of all, you need to understand the manufacturing processes thoroughly; it’s best to have worked in production on the front line. If you can grasp the details related to production and operations, communicating with design firms will become much easier. This is the most basic requirement. Additionally, it would be great if you had some knowledge in areas such as safety or management. As for matters related to construction, it depends on whether you are the person in charge or an assistant in the project – in other words, on your position within the project team. If you are the person in charge, there will be many tasks to handle during the construction phase, including coordinating between the design firm and the construction contractors; other tasks need to be carried out by your subordinates. If you are the second-in-command, you are essentially an executor, responsible for carrying out specific tasks; it will likely be busy, but you will have the opportunity to learn a lot about on-site construction. For the construction companies, the very least is to respect them ； One very important point is that if Party A has sufficient funds, your work will proceed more smoothly; if the payments are delayed, your work may become more difficult. Communicate more with the technicians from the construction company on site; usually, if you drink together from time to time, the work will go more smoothly. As for the supervision unit, it depends on whether they take responsibility or not. Anyway, if you’re in charge of the front line, you need to ensure quality and think about your own unit.

Could you please explain in detail what specific actions the technical staff need to take step by step? For example, first identify the design institute, then what to do next, ... and finally what to do? Thank you

It’s useless to tell you anything now; it makes no difference at all.:lol It’s like when a new recruit goes into battle for the first time – no matter how much the veterans tell them not to be afraid of the sound of guns, the new recruits are still scared. What can be done? ? ? Let’s engage in fierce battle first! Concrete actions are far more effective than preaching.

You can look at some materials on project management; there are also exchanges in the production area