Chemical Engineering Jobs in HPCL

Disclaimer: This might not be the same procedure that they are using, but I am providing general information here.

There are three main divisions of employees in HPCL when it comes to employing a chemical engineering graduate. They are

1. Operational
2. Technical
3. Administration

Operational division deals with on field works like operation of units and control room functions. Technical division handles the operation data and works with data analysis. Administration division as you know comprises of senior engineers who are adept in management.

So you can select one of the above as your area of interest and research further in that to know more.

To get a job in HPCL, you need to 

• Have a good GPA in your B.Tech or B.E. in Chemical Engineering and Qualify GATE within first 100 ranks (for a general category student) OR Be a student in a reputed College like that of IITs or NITs for an on campus selection through a written test.

• Once you are through your GATE or campus written test, then you will be called for a Group Task followed by a Personal Interview or directly to the Personal Interview.

Group Task

Group Tasks are generally given to a random group of person (usually based on their reservation category or branch of specialization or selected operation) to judge a participant's interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. This also helps check a participant's capability to outstand in a group while adapting to the group's code of conduct.

You will be assigned to a group, the group decides leader, the problem is given, the logic is applied and the solution is found. Now the key point is how the solution is found.

The recruitment team will be looking for three kinds of group members

1. Active member
2. Passive member
3. Projective member

The active members are those who interact, are creative with their ideas, encourage other members to come forward with their ideas, do a dedicated logical reasoning to find out a solution and have generally good rapport with most of the group members. These are the ones who are preferred for employment.

The passive members just stay shut, depend on others for their ideas, don't participate in group discussions and never volunteer anything. These are deemed not suitable for the employment.

The projective members are the ones who volunteer a lot, are hyperactive, steal other's ideas and act like they know everything. There is a very good chance that these persons don't get selected at all. But they might be selected if the recruitment team finds some redeeming qualities in them. These are always preferred than passive members.

Usually the questions asked will be on economics, optimization and design. Sometimes marketability and rating might also be asked. The question is usually a logical one and not bookish. All you need is thinking out of box and thinking from both consumer and seller point of view.

You don't need to show sophisticated language fluency skills or act superior to others in your group. You should have audible, with clear accent, engaging attitude, encouraging nature and not too selfish mentality. Consider your team as your family and assign them tasks you think best suited if you are the team lead. If someone else is selected as the leader, don't hold grudge against him/her and just work for the overall good of the group.

Remember, group's success will be your success.

Personal Interview

In the Personal Interview section, you will be asked questions regarding both technical knowledge and your personal background. 

Technical Knowledge will naturally be on Petroleum Technology and in general on Topics like Mass and Heat Transfer and Unit Operations regarding Petroleum Industry. Learn Basic Mass and Heat Transfer operations that are employed in Refineries along with a little of Reservoir Engineering. Highlight your subjects that are related to Petroleum technologies.

On the personal background front, try answering honestly. Highlight your mini-projects or internships, showcasing your industry training backgrounds and impressing on them your zeal and interest in joining petroleum companies.