Lead Power Systems Engineer for Air Separation Units

Reporting to: COO/ Engineering Manager

Company: Azerbaijan Metal Company LLC

Business Unit: Operations

Work location: Baku

Department: Engineering

Manage Others: Yes

Country: Azerbaijan

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

To manage the entire air separation system for our HBI project, we require a

qualified mechanical, chemical or energy engineer with at least 7-14 years of experience in the operation, design,

and implementation of cryogenic air separation plant projects. Experience in the oil and gas or metals industries is

essential, particularly in direct-reduced iron (DRI) plants or similar high-demand industrial facilities. This

position will involve managing a team of cryogenic air separation plant specialists, overseeing all design,

development, production support, commissioning, and startup tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

Technical Leadership and Discipline Management

Disciplinary Authority: Act as a lead technical expert in cryogenic air separation units (ASU)

and associated systems, including air compression, purification, cryogenic distillation, and product storage and

distribution.

Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of

process and plant engineers involved in the design, operation, and optimization of ASU facilities. Define scope of

work, allocate resources, and ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Interdisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical,

instrumentation, and civil disciplines to ensure full alignment with ASU process requirements. Interface with

licensors, equipment vendors, and utility providers.

Design, Codes, and Analysis

Systems Design: Provide technical leadership in the integrated design of cryogenic

air separation plants, including all core and auxiliary systems (air compression, molecular sieve purification, cold

box, distillation columns, turboexpanders, liquid storage).

Process

Studies and Analysis (Mandatory): Demonstrate strong expertise in process simulation and performance analysis of ASU

systems,

including:

material and heat balance calculations;

cryogenic distillation modeling and optimization;

energy efficiency analysis and process optimization;

start-up, shutdown, and turndown case evaluations;

hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing.

Process Safety and Reliability:

Lead and participate in HAZOP, SIL, and other safety studies. Ensure safe design and

operation of cryogenic systems, including oxygen handling and risk mitigation.

Equipment Specification: Lead the specification, technical evaluation, and selection of key

ASU equipment (compressors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, turboexpanders, pumps), ensuring compliance with

process requirements and operational reliability.

Code Compliance:

Ensure all designs and specifications comply with applicable international standards (ISO, API, ASME) and local

Azerbaijani regulations.

Project Execution and Support

Deliverables Control: Ensure timely preparation, review, and approval of all process

engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment datasheets, cause & effect

diagrams, and operating manuals.

Construction & Commissioning

Support: Provide expert technical support during construction and commissioning phases. Lead and coordinate

pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of ASU systems.

Project Environment: Work effectively within a multidisciplinary and international project

environment, coordinating with licensors, EPC contractors, and global stakeholders.

Technical Leadership

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process upsets, equipment failures,

and product quality deviations.

Provide technical guidance and support to

operations, maintenance, and process optimization teams.

Job Knowledge/ Education/ Qualifications & Skills

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a

related discipline.

Minimum of 7–14 years of relevant experience in

design, operation, or engineering of cryogenic air separation units.

Proven experience with ASU project execution (EPC/EPCM environment

preferred).

Experience in industrial gas, petrochemical, or metallurgical

industries (including integration with DRI/HBI plants) is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams or discipline

functions.

Technical Expertise (Mandatory):

Strong proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or

equivalent).

Deep understanding of cryogenic processes, air separation

technologies, and industrial gas production.

Experience in equipment

sizing, process optimization, and plant performance monitoring.

Familiarity with control philosophies and instrumentation for ASU

systems.

Computer Skills: MS Office, Process simulation and engineering

software

Language Skills:

Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin), Azerbaijani or

Russian is a definite asset.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Strong leadership and project management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in operational

troubleshooting

Effective communication skills for coordination with

multidisciplinary and international teams

Interested candidates can send their CV to the

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