Petrofac Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Petrofac.
Petrofac
Process Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I first had to complete a questionnaire, and then I was invited to an interview on Microsoft Teams. There, three interviewers asked me questions about the company, which required me to do some research and connect it with my university studies related to the role.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What's your understanding of our company and our supply chain?
- What are your thoughts on this role and your potential contributions?
Petrofac
Process Engineer
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview was pretty challenging, mostly featuring scenario-based questions. Towards the end, there were also some technical questions. The main focus was on Heat Transfer Operations, and the entire interview lasted about an hour.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the heat transfer principles that apply to cooking?
Petrofac
Process Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral Presentation
Interviewed by the lead/senior engineer. It was very technical. Started with a paper test on engineering concepts. The interviewer then discussed my answers and I had to explain/justify them. I tried to explain in a way that showed I understood the concepts. It was okay if I didn't know, just be honest and show willingness to learn. They wanted to see my ability to explain and communicate clearly. Then some questions about my CV (past projects/experience). Very little (if any) behavioral questions.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Explain fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer concepts.
- What is the difference between boiling and dew points?
Petrofac Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Petrofac interview reports.
“Why does the cooling function of a refrigerator decrease when the door is opened too often?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between boiling and dew points?”
Read reports →“Could you explain mass balance?”
Read reports →“What are the details of hydraulics and vessel sizing that will be checked?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the heat transfer principles that apply to cooking?”
Read report →“Could you discuss LOPA as it relates to a pressure vessel?”
Read report →“How would you assess the fundamentals of relief valves sizing and blowdown calculation?”
Read report →“Explain fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer concepts.”
Read report →“What is your understanding of a process engineer's role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Petrofac interview reports.