Process Design Engineer - Specialty Chemical

System One; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry seeks a Process Design Engineer in Houston, Texas. You will manage troubleshooting and scope definition for projects, requiring a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders and leading small projects to enhance facility safety and efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan participation

Annual bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with an EPC or petrochemical company required.
• Competency in chemical engineering calculations and heat & material balances.
• Ability to work in team environments and lead small capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing Front-End-Engineering packages for project scope.
• Leading project scope definition and incident investigations.
• Evaluating compliance with safety regulations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Line sizing

Pump sizing

Chemical engineering calculations

Heat & Material Balances

Process modelling software competency

Teamwork

Technical and computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen+

Hysys

Provision

ChemCAD

Job description

Job Title: Process Design Engineer - Specialty Chemical
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $110000 - $135000 annually + Annual Bonus
Onsite
Hours: M-F 8 hour days. Eligible for 9/80 after 90 day probationary period.

Summary

• Process Design Engineer will be helping with troubleshooting, improvement projects, growth, Process Safety, etc.
• Process Design Engineer will be responsible for developing Front-End-Engineering packages needed to define the scope of projects assigned to him/her by Engineering Manager. The activities associated with FEL work are typically: a. Equipment adequacy checks, PID development, Safety Valve contingency analysis and sizing, equipment specification, hydraulic evaluations, alternative selection, vendor coordination, control valve sizing, PHA closeouts, etc.
• Process Design Engineer will a. Lead the activities associated with complete scope definition of projects. As such, the successful process engineer will work closely with all involved discipline leads and stakeholders to seek their input. b. Take part in incident investigation and take the ownership for process engineering related incidents. In many cases the outcome of incident investigations will ultimately result in a project to improve the facility.

Education Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering

Experience Qualifications

• Required 10+ years experience with an EPC or a petrochemical operating company

Skills and Abilities

• Knows how to do: Line sizing, Pump sizing, evaluate existing equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, control valve sizing, PSV sizing, etc
• Competency in performing basic chemical engineering calculations and generating Heat & Material Balanes
• Competency in one of widely used process modelling softwares such as Aspen+, Hysys, Provision, ChemCAD
• Basic knowledge of: distillation columns, reboilers, condensers, process control, loading & offloading facilities, tank design, etc
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent technical and computer skills including MS Office, Visio, Bluebeam, Chemchad / Aspen

Essential Functions

• Developing MOC packages
• Be able to evaluate the situation / condition and propose troubleshooting ideas
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Leading small capital projects (less than $2M). The following activities may be applicable: plant layout, equipment purchasing, construction support, PID walk downs, commissioning, startup.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #209-Eng Houston (Rowland)