Lead Process Engineer - Design, Optimize & Commissioning

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a design team in the front end design and detailed engineering phases for refinery/chemical projects in Houston. The role involves overseeing process design deliverables, coordinating with engineering contractors, and ensuring adherence to company standards.

Responsibilities include leading process optimization studies, supporting Hazop reviews, and assisting with commissioning and start-up of new or modified facilities.

Formación

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries.
• Capital project development experience.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities.
• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor's work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner's requirements
• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities
• Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required
• Establish organization and staffing process

Conocimientos

Process design

Process optimization

Contractor oversight

Hazard reviews

Communication

Educación

BS in Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a design team in the front end design and detailed engineering phases for refinery/chemical projects in Houston. The role involves overseeing process design deliverables, coordinating with engineering contractors, and ensuring adherence to company standards.

Responsibilities include leading process optimization studies, supporting Hazop reviews, and assisting with commissioning and start-up of new or modified facilities.