Senior Process Engineer - Onquest

Primoris Services; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their San Dimas team. This role involves optimizing process designs, leading the development of diagrams, and supporting various projects in natural gas processing. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, you will play a crucial role in enhancing existing processes while collaborating with a talented team. If you have a strong background in chemical engineering and a passion for process design, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values expertise and fosters professional growth in the engineering field.

Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

Paid PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with matching contribution

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in natural gas processing required.
• Strong understanding of process design and plant engineering.

Responsibilities

• Optimize process designs from conceptual development through detailed design.
• Lead the development of process flow diagrams and piping diagrams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Process simulation knowledge

Ability to learn PC programs

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

ASPEN Tech software

Job description

Our San Dimas, California, team is in search of a Senior Process Engineer to support several projects in the area. A projects-focused background with a strong understanding of all stages of design is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Optimize process designs from conceptual development (pre-FEED and FEED) through detailed design, including equipment startups.
2. Assist business and project teams in developing technical solutions, scope definition, capital estimates, and sales presentations for new and existing plants.
3. Lead the development of process flow diagrams and piping and instrument diagrams.
4. Perform process simulations and develop flow diagrams with heat and material balance tables.
5. Lead the development of piping and instrument diagrams, including how process controls will be designed.
6. Prepare equipment process data sheets, perform relief valve system analysis, pressure drop calculations, heat loss calculations and materials of construction evaluation/recommendation.
7. Participate in design reviews and process hazards analysis.
8. Support commissioning, performance testing, and troubleshooting (including some onsite support).
9. Identify opportunities for improving existing processes while meeting client specifications.
10. Constantly update technical skills and thoroughly research the new technology of the industry by frequent communication with suppliers/trade publications and shared technical research knowledge with peers and supervisory personnel.

Required Qualifications:

1. Degree in Chemical Engineering with process design and/or plant engineering experience.
2. 10+ years of experience in the field of natural gas processing (LNG, re-gas, RNG from digester or landfill).
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks from multiple sources.
5. Ability to use process simulation packages, such as HYSYS or ASPEN Tech software.
6. Demonstrated ability to learn PC programs.

Benefits:

1. Paid Company Holidays.
2. Paid PTO.
3. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
4. Salary $130,000 - $165,000 annually dependent on experience, qualifications and competencies.

Company Overview:

Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets. We are experts in the process heater marketplace and designing and supplying reformers, heaters, Selective Catalytic Reductions (SCR), and waste-heat recovery units around the world. Engineering offices are located in Tyler, TX, Houston, TX, San Dimas, CA, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.