Manager Technology Methanation

Reliance Industries Limited · Maharashtra, India

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Role Purpose

Provides technical leadership for catalytic Methanation section during Pre-FEED, BDEP, and FEED phases of the Syngas-to-SNG project; scope covers fixed-bed reactor systems, recycle gas compression, inter-stage cooling, and SNG product conditioning

Leads evaluation and selection of methanation technology licensors (e.g., Topsoe TREMP, JM, or equivalent); ensures technical integrity of process deliverables. Manages and coordinates with the technologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technology selection and evaluation for the Methanation section - fixed-bed adiabatic reactor systems, recycle gas compression, inter-stage heat recovery, and SNG conditioning train; establish technology selection criteria covering catalyst type, activity, poison tolerance, and thermal management; evaluate licensor proposals (TREMP, HICOM, or equivalent) and drive technology selection recommendations.
• Define SNG product quality targets - CH content, Wobbe index, heating value, CO and H O limits - and ensure methanation system design meets grid injection or end-use specifications
• Coordinate and manage discipline Technologists; assign work, review outputs, and ensure technical consistency across disciplines
• Review licensor technology proposals, process descriptions, and datasheets; challenge technical claims and assess performance guarantees
• Lead preparation of Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) for technology packages; drive licensor selection recommendations
• Review Pre-FEED deliverables (process basis, heat & mass balances, technology selection reports)
• Lead PFD and P&ID review; ensure completeness, technical accuracy, and operability
• Lead and coordinate HAZID and HAZOP; ensure all actions are documented and closed
• Oversee catalyst selection, loading philosophy, activation procedures, and life estimation; manage catalyst vendor interactions and performance guarantee compliance • Review heat integration between methanation reactors and upstream units (CO shift, AGR); optimise inter-stage steam generation and heat recovery across the methanation train
• Review and approve BDEP and FEED deliverables for Methanation section
• Review and approve equipment specifications, process design basis, and vendor data
• Identify long lead equipment; provide technical inputs for equipment specifications and procurement strategy
• Interface with Configuration Optimization team to ensure alignment of technology inputs with overall project configuration
• Maintain awareness of advances in Ni-based methanation catalyst formulations - high-temperature stability, poison resistance, and regeneration options; contribute technology benchmarking insights

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of catalytic methanation processes - adiabatic fixed-bed reactor design, recycle gas compression, inter-stage cooling, SNG product conditioning, and Ni-based catalyst management (activity, selectivity, poison tolerance, and regeneration)
• Understanding of SNG product specifications - CH content, Wobbe index, HHV, CO /H O limits - and ability to ensure methanation design meets grid injection or industrial end-use requirements
• Knowledge of methanation catalyst behaviour under UCG syngas variability; ability to assess performance under transient and off-specification feed conditions
• Proven experience in technology evaluation, TBE preparation, and licensor/vendor selection for process technology packages
• Process design review expertise - PFDs, P&IDs, heat & mass balances, and equipment datasheets
• Strong technical leadership and team management; experience coordinating multi-discipline technical teams
• Experience in HAZID/HAZOP facilitation
• Proficiency in process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Pro/II, or equivalent); experience in modelling exothermic reactor systems and heat integration for methanation trains
• Knowledge of BDEP and FEED deliverable requirements; understanding of project lifecycle for major capital projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to present technical recommendations to senior management
• Familiarity with applicable HSE standards, codes (ASME, API, IBR), and statutory compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
• 15-20 years (Grade F) / 10-15 years (Grade G) in gas processing, SNG, or synthetic fuels technology, with demonstrated experience in methanation process design; minimum 5 years in a technical lead role
• Experience in Pre-FEED, BDEP, and FEED phases for process plants; TBE and licensor selection experience required; hands-on experience with methanation or SNG process design preferred.

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