Process Engineer

Gea; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA is seeking an experienced engineer to support end-to-end projects in the Dairy & Food sector. You will develop flowcharts and P&IDs, perform mass and energy balances, and dimension equipment for sanitary and non-sanitary installations.

You’ll coordinate with sales, procurement, and global offices to ensure project success. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, clarifying requirements with clients, and guiding commissioning and client training to guarantee KPI achievement and

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering: Chemical and Food (Preferred).
• Master’s Degree and/or specific trainings in related technical technologies / processes.
• 5+ Years of experience working in medium sized projects for the “Dairy & Food” industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare flowcharts, block diagrams, P&IDs for basic/detailed engineering using 2D design tools available.
• Perform Mass and energy balances for the process sold.
• Dimensioning of thermal and mechanical equipment for non-sanitary and sanitary installations.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and multiple offices for manufacturing and installation plans.
• Lead technical design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct technical discussions and order clarification meetings with customers and suppliers.
• Assist commissioning and start-up, and train client personnel on systems/equipment.

Skills

Process design

P&ID drafting

Mass and energy balances

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical or Food preferred)

Master’s degree / relevant trainings

Tools

2D design tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Know manufacturing processes in the LFF industry as a pre-engineering:Process dimensioningProduction time schedules (if needed)Cleaning In Place Specs (flow rate, pressure, temperature, concentration and distributions)Layout (Matching process requirements: Process flow, drains, operation and safety requirements…)Calculation of product losses
• Preparation of flowcharts, block diagrams, P&ID´s for basic and detailed engineering using 2D design tools available in GEA.
• Perform the Mass and energy balances in the process sold (if needed).
• Dimensioning of thermal and mechanical equipment (pumps, pipes, steam, valves, heat exchangers, instrumentation…) for the non-sanitary and sanitary installations in LFF industry.
• Preparation of equipment and components list, where it includes technical specifications for other specialties (electrical, automation and mechanical design)
• Coordination with different areas (sales, procurement, external GEA offices and technological centers of competence, logistics, electrical and automation engineering, project management) for the manufacturing and installation plans of LFF projects.
• Review of Technical specifications and scope for procurement negotiation. Then, elaboration of Purchase Requisition (SAP platform).
• Lead technical design reviews for projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct technical discussions and order clarification meetings with customers and/or end suppliers, to ensure that the engineering meets customer and process requirements.
• Drive improvement of technical solutions for non-sanitary and sanitary installations. Secure best technology is implemented into our engineering work and process design to the benefit of our customers.
• Elaboration of Process description as a base functional description (FDS) and operation descriptions.
• Initial tests, start up and commissioning of equipment, process lines and complete plants: tests with water, tests with product, validation of contracted KPIs by clients and assisted operations.
• Operational training of the client on the systems/equipment provided.
• Provide technical problem support and claim resolution, including root cause analysis
• P&ID and components list As built P&ID at the end of the project.
• Practicing internal Quality, Environment, Health and Work Safety Policies, translating our projects under the responsibility and commitment of GEA to the Environment.
• Participate and contribute as training of new department officials.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in engineering: Chemical and Food (Preferred), Industrial and Mechanical (Depending on applicable experience)
• (Valuable) Master’s Degree and/or specific trainings in related technical technologies / processes
• 5+ Years of experience working in medium sized projects for the “Dairy & Food” industry (Valuable) Knowledge of main engineering calculation and design tools

What will you find being part GEA?

• Exciting professional challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global operating environment.
• A work culture that promotes the spirit of innovation where our engineers create, develop and implement world-class solutions.
• We believe in delivering a true work experience in an equal opportunity environment that values difference and diversity.
• Market competitive salary and benefits complemented by flexible and autonomous work arrangements.