Process Engineer

Omega Subsea; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NSB Omega is seeking a Process Engineer for our Client in Quintana, TX to lead process surveillance, analysis, and modification proposals at an LNG facility.

The role requires independent work, involvement in MOC processes, PHA/HAZOP studies, and collaboration with operations to optimize production while ensuring safety. Travel is <10% and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for process systems design, operational practices, and controls.
• Analyze and act on KPI data and highlight exceedances.
• Develop process simulations to investigate steady-state responses for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with operations to troubleshoot process issues.
• Develop process monitoring tools and recommend improvements for production efficiency.
• Provide scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and facility upgrades.
• Manage the MOC process for capital projects and routine changes.
• Support development and closure of MOC activities including training and safety reviews.
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and HAZOP/LOPA studies for safe design.
• Interpret PHA recommendations and assist in risk ranking and solution implementation.
• Lead process safety and technical studies and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Process simulation

P&ID understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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