Lead Process Engineer

Seatrium Offshore Technology USA, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Offshore Technology USA, Inc is seeking a senior Process Engineer with a Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and 10 years of offshore design experience. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required, along with impeccable communication skills both written and verbal.

The role involves developing process simulations, PFD/UFD/P&ID diagrams, valve and instrumentation reviews, and coordinating interdisciplinary inputs for hull, marine, and client

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering disciplines.
• 10 years of design work experience in Offshore industry.
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Impeccable communication skills both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Understand and clarify project contract requirements and scope of work.
• Prepare PFD, UFD and P&ID diagrams and related philosophy documents.
• Perform equipment sizing, line sizing, hydraulic analysis and flare network design.
• Coordinate with disciplines and respond to technical queries with the Lead Engineer.
• Assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and warranty test runs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Understand the Project & Client’s Contractual requirements and scope of work. Clarify scope of work and supply to form the contract basis with Client. Support Project Management Team on Process deliverable schedule updates. Preparation of Process Philosophies not limited to Control and shutdown philosophy, Preparation of Isolation philosophy, Sparing philosophy, P&ID philosophy, and Vent, Relief, and Flare load calculation philosophy Responsible to prepare Development of Process Simulation Heat and Mass Balances (H&M Sheets). Responsible for preparation of Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Utility Flow Diagram (UFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P& ID), Cause and Effect Diagrams and Safe chart Perform Equipment Sizing Calculations (Separators, Vessels, Storage tanks etc.), Line Sizing Calculations and Hydraulic Analysis and Flare Network design Responsible for preparing and reviewing technical queries and Assist Lead engineer conclude TQs with Client. Process studies like Dynamic Depressurization study. Preparation of reports, not limited to Process System design report, vent and drain report, Utility summary. Preparation of Process datasheets for Mechanical Equipment and Instruments. Co-ordinate with the other disciplinary departments in terms of process inputs. Responsible for Inter disciplinary checks and provide input to other discipline engineering deliverables like Mechanical Equipment List (MEL), Electrical Load List, Topsides Weight report, Mechanical and Instrument datasheets, other discipline critical philosophies, etc. as required. Review Vendor documents and provide comments to ensure the vendor design is in line with the project requirements. Responsible for updating Third Party Specialist, Process & Safety studies, including follow-through of all such studies (review study reports, attending workshops, etc.) Assist Lead engineer for managing interface with hull and marine systems such as Cargo, Utilities, etc. Provide input to Operating manual, Pre-commissioning and commissioning manual. Attend project meetings as required (intra-discipline; Client, inter-discipline, SCM and Sub-contractor / vendor / 3rd Party) to address / clarify engineering issues and progress; and follow-through with meeting actions. Identifying all Client's comments and communications, to ensure Client's comments / requirements are implemented, as well as feedback to Project Management and Commercial team, raise trends / potential change orders, as necessary. Assist Lead engineer for project process engineering support through after Engineering kick start through Detail Engineering / As-Built Engineering / Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning / Warranty Test Run, as required and as per project requirements. Responsible for process design data collection, analysis and maintenance to support project feasibility studies, preparation of tender/ construction documents as well as basic and detailed design drawings Assembles process design engineered submittal manuals/ booklets including drawings, schematics, documents, reports, calculations, etc. and provides copying support for contractors/ customers Liaises with package engineer to obtain updated information, when required and maintains process design submittal filing system in the engineering reference library Prepares process design project training manuals and owner’s manuals for on-site training to contractors and customers Monitors and follows up changes updated by junior team members on the operational process project drawings and records as well as the lessons learnt compiled during project execution.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering disciplines
• 10 years of design work experience in Offshore industry
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Impeccable communication skills both written and verbally

Preferred Skills

• Effective analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective organization skills including the ability to prioritize and plan work.
• Oriented with the ability to multi-task.

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Discover more at www.seatrium.com