Process Engineer

NSB Energy; Quintana (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NSB Omega is seeking a Process Engineer for our LNG facility in Quintana, TX. You will oversee process surveillance, troubleshoot issues, perform analyses, and propose modifications, while managing change through MOC and supporting capital projects.

You will develop process monitoring tools, analyze KPIs, participate in PHA/HAZOP reviews, and collaborate with operations to maximize production and reliability. Travel to local off-site sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process engineering experience.
• 5+ years of gas treatment/liquefaction process experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an operating industrial facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process surveillance, troubleshooting, analysis and modification recommendations for LNG facility.
• Manage change through Management of Change (MOC) and support capital projects.
• Develop process monitoring tools, analyze KPIs and respond to exceedances.
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA)/HAZOPs and risk ranking; support incident investigations.

Skills

Process engineering

Gas processing

P&ID

MOC

HAZOP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

P&ID software

Process simulation

Job description

NSB Omega is searching for a Process Engineer for our Client in Quintana, TX.

AssignmentDescription

The company is seeking a Process Engineer that will be responsible for process surveillance, troubleshooting, analysis and proposing modification, managing change and providing engineering support for an LNG facility, while working independently, following peer review process and using good engineering judgement for consulting supervisors and mentors.

This position is based at the LNG Facility, however, some travel to local off-site locations may be required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Out-of-town travel < 10%

• Make recommendations for process systems design, operational practices, and controls.
• Analyze and act on key performance indicators (KPI) and highlight for any exceedance.
• Collect data, analyze and advise on any exceedance on Safe Integrity Limits (SOL).
• Develop process simulations to investigate system steady-state responses in support of diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to troubleshoot process issues.
• Develop process monitoring tools and make improvement recommendations to enhance production and efficiency performance.
• Provide preliminary scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules to support capital and facility upgrade projects.
• Manage technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.
• Support the development, review, and closeout of Management of Change (MOC) activities including things like work package, technical design, process safety information, training, pre-startup safety/return to original condition reviews.
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Reviews (HAZOP) or Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to ensure safety in design.
• Interpret PHA recommendations to participate in risk ranking, solution selection and implementation, including MOCs and close out sheets.
• Facilitate/participate in other process safety and technical studies.
• Participate in incident investigation to analyze equipment and system failures and deviations and provide solutions and corrective actions to root causes.
• Support commercial operations, regulatory affairs, and other departments to ensure that process data/interpretations are available as needed.
• Provide process engineering support for the commissioning, start-up, and operation of the LNG plant and/or new process units installed in the facility.
• Participate in audits/assessments as a technical resource.
• Conduct process-based technical training for operations staff if requested.
• Facilitate debottlenecking studies in support of maximum utilization, and propose design solutions/performance tests for optimizing production or solving process incidents.
• Knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, methodologies, etc. i.e. piping and instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, cause and effects diagrams, and control narratives.
• Knowledge of process safety principals and best practices.
• Knowledge of design specifications, codes, standards, best practices, and contracts.
• Clear, professional communication in verbal and written form for different audiences.
• Perform research that leads to improved process safety and reliability.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize process related problems.

Qualifications Required

Minimum Experience Required:

• 10+ Years of Process Engineering Experience
• 5+ Years of Gas Treatment or Gas Liquefaction Process Experience
• 3+ years of experience in an operating industrial facility

Minimum Education Required: Bachelors Degree in Engineering