Chemical Process Engineer

flir; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a chemical/process engineer to design, engineer and test systems for industrial and nuclear applications in allied projects. You will collaborate with multidiscipline teams and leadership to deliver compliant design packages and technical reports.

The role requires 2-4 years in chemical engineering, familiarity with standards, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in chemical process engineering.
• DOE or DOD project experience is a plus.
• Lead process engineer with experience in development of design packages.
• Familiar with current codes, standards, and good engineering practices.
• Analytical skills for preliminary cost estimates for proposals.
• Strong communication and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Compile Design Basis or Requirements documentation.
• Develop material and energy balances for chemical processes.
• Prepare PFDs, UFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations.
• Perform line sizing and pressure drop calculations using software.
• Develop datasheets and specifications as needed.
• Conduct What-If analyses, HAZOP, PHA reviews & FMECA.
• Prepare Process Control Narratives and deliverables list.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Design, engineer and test chemical process systems and equipment used in industrial applications to include chemical plants, refineries, power plants, nuclear power plants and nuclear fuel processing plants and facilities. Specific experience working within the commercial and government (DOE) nuclear industry a strong plus. May serve as lead chemical/process engineer and/or may supervise other chemical engineering professionals. Will primarily work within project teams so must be skilled collaborating with multidiscipline engineering team, project, program and executive management and customers Prepares reviews and approves technical reports, makes product design changes and other specifications. Implements and oversee continual improvement of system and product designs while using standard engineering principles. Implements safety procedures, troubleshoots and improves existing processes for manufacturing using new technological theories, concepts and techniques. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected determine methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May supervise the activities of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile Design Basis or Requirements documentation
• Develop material and energy balances for chemical processes.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform equipment sizing calculations.
• Perform line sizing and pressure drop calculations by hand &/or utilizing engineering incompressible and compressible fluid dynamic simulation software such as AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow
• Develop datasheets and specifications as needed.
• Conduct and/or support What-If analysis, HAZOP, PHA reviews & FMECA.
• Perform calculations for sizing pressure relief devices such as relief valves and rupture discs per ASME and API 520 and control valves per ISA 75.01.01
• Develop control concepts and coordinate with instrumentation & controls engineers.
• Prepare Process Control Narratives (PCNs)
• Prepare process engineering deliverables list and manhour requirements.
• Train & mentor entry level and junior engineers in process design.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines in developing project deliverables.
• Support proposal development activities.
• Support efforts to minimize rework and improve productivity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2-4 years of experience in chemical process engineering. Experience working within the nuclear industry and on DOE or DOD projects is a strong plus.
• Lead process engineer experienced in developing preliminary, intermediate, and detailed process design packages.
• Familiarity with current codes, standards, and good engineering practices in process design
• Analytical skills to develop preliminary cost estimates for proposals.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and lead a team from conceptual design to detailed engineering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Perform critical engineering document reviews and meet project schedule requirements.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2-4 Years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience or a Master's degree (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering

• Experience with with analytical method development for chemical characterization of gaseous, inorganic, or trace species using mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, or related analytical techniques is a plus.
• Experience with separation and concentration of gaseous chemicals is a plus.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen

Other Qualifications

• Active PE License is a strong plus.

#TBE

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.