THERMAL PROCESS & HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEER – MIXING & BATCH SYSTEMS

THERMAL PROCESS & HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEER – MIXING & BATCH SYSTEMSLocation: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesEmployment type: Full-timeWorkplace: On-siteIndicative salary: AED 15,000–23,000 per month𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐄Candidates should have practical experience with industrial heat transfer, heating and cooling systems, jacketed vessels, process temperature control or thermal design of batch-processing equipment.This is not a general sales or business development position.Strong knowledge of heat-transfer fundamentals, process utilities and thermal behaviour of industrial products is required.𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞Palomba General Trading LLC is looking for a Thermal Process & Heat Transfer Engineer – Mixing & Batch Systems to support technically demanding industrial process-equipment projects across the UAE and GCC markets.The role focuses on the thermal behaviour of industrial processing systems used for mixing, blending, homogenisation, dissolution, reaction, heating, cooling and temperature-controlled batch production.The successful candidate will work with industrial customers, process engineers and international equipment manufacturers to define thermal requirements, evaluate equipment configurations and support the technical design of heating and cooling solutions.The position is particularly relevant to food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, chemical and specialty ingredient applications.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬• Analyse customer heating and cooling requirements for industrial batch processes.• Calculate or evaluate required heating and cooling duties.• Review product mass, specific heat, initial temperature and target temperature.• Evaluate required heating and cooling times.• Support technical selection of jacketed and insulated processing vessels.• Evaluate different jacket configurations and heat-transfer solutions.• Analyse heat-transfer coefficients and thermal resistance.• Support sizing and evaluation of heat-transfer surfaces.• Review utility availability including steam, hot water, thermal oil, chilled water and glycol systems.• Evaluate utility temperatures, pressures and flow requirements.• Support projects involving indirect heating and cooling of mixers, tanks and process vessels.• Analyse the effect of product viscosity on heat-transfer performance.• Evaluate thermal gradients and product uniformity during batch processing.• Support integration of agitation and heat transfer.• Review heating and cooling requirements for high-viscosity or temperature-sensitive products.• Evaluate risks associated with localised overheating or product degradation.• Support selection and positioning of temperature sensors.• Review process temperature-control strategies.• Coordinate technical requirements with equipment manufacturers and engineering teams.• Support preparation of technical specifications and process-data sheets.• Participate in equipment trials and thermal-performance evaluations.• Support scale-up from pilot to industrial batch systems.• Review thermal performance during FAT, SAT or commissioning activities where applicable.𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬Candidates should be comfortable discussing technical parameters such as:• Heat duty• Heat-transfer coefficient• Heat-transfer area• Specific heat capacity• Thermal conductivity• Heating time• Cooling time• Temperature differential• Product mass• Batch size• Product viscosity• Utility temperature• Utility flow rate• Steam pressure• Thermal losses• Jacket efficiency• Agitation effect• Thermal gradients𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Candidates may be required to evaluate systems using:• Steam• Hot water• Chilled water• Cooling water• Glycol solutions• Thermal oil• Refrigerated utilities• Plant utility circuits𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬• Jacketed mixing vessels• Batch mixers• High-shear mixers• Homogenisers• Process tanks• Heated vessels• Cooled vessels• Vacuum processing systems• Heat exchangers• Pumps• Agitated reactors• Integrated batch-processing systems𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬• Dissolution• Mixing• Emulsification• Homogenisation• Paste processing• Syrup preparation• Heating• Cooling• Controlled crystallisation• Ingredient incorporation• Temperature-sensitive processing• Batch production𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞We are looking for a genuinely technical engineer with strong understanding of industrial heat transfer and process equipment.The ideal candidate should understand that heating a product in an industrial vessel is not simply a question of selecting a target temperature.The candidate should be able to consider product mass, viscosity, agitation, heat-transfer area, thermal properties, utility conditions and equipment geometry when evaluating the thermal performance of a process system.Candidates should be capable of discussing technical calculations and translating production requirements into engineering parameters.Candidates whose experience is primarily general sales, administration or non-technical business development are unlikely to be suitable.𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Food Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.Minimum 3 years of relevant industrial engineering experience preferred.Practical knowledge of industrial heat transfer and thermodynamics.Experience with heating and cooling systems used in industrial production.Understanding of jacketed vessels and batch-processing equipment.Ability to perform or review basic thermal calculations.Ability to interpret process data, P&IDs and equipment specifications.Understanding of process utilities including steam, hot water and cooling systems.Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.Excellent written and spoken English.𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞• Jacketed process vessels• Heat exchangers• Steam systems• Cooling systems• Thermal oil systems• Agitated vessels• Batch processing• Process utilities• Process instrumentation• Temperature-control loops• Pilot plants• Industrial scale-up𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞• Food manufacturing• Dairy• Pharmaceutical manufacturing• Nutraceutical production• Cosmetics and personal care• Flavours and ingredients• Specialty chemicals• Process-equipment manufacturing• Industrial engineering• Application engineering𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫Full-time position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Indicative salary: AED 15,000–23,000 per month, depending on technical experience and qualifications.Performance-related incentives may apply to technically and commercially successful projects.Exposure to international manufacturers of advanced industrial process equipment.Opportunity to participate in technically sophisticated process projects across the UAE and other GCC markets.International working environment connecting industrial customers with specialised engineering and manufacturing partners.Professional development within the process-equipment activities of Palomba General Trading LLC.𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐋𝐂Palomba General Trading LLC is a Dubai-based international trading and business development company operating between the Middle East and Europe.The company develops technical and commercial cooperation with specialised manufacturers and industrial customers across food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, specialty ingredients and industrial process-equipment applications.Palomba General Trading acts as a commercial and technical interface between industrial customers and specialised international manufacturing partners.