Sr. Process Engineer

BlackRock Resources LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Process Engineer I to support various field and fabrication offices. The role involves mastery level design and analysis, leading project teams from inception to completion, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in designing process piping, tanking, blending, and chemical processes.
• Experience with key design basis documents and industry standards (ANSI, NFPA).

Responsibilities

• Leads Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions and participates in HAZOP studies.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Prepares, coordinates, and reviews designs, studies, reports, and proposals.

Skills

Strong understanding of systems and chemical engineering practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

BSc in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

ProMax

Job description

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Job Summary

The Senior Process Engineer I is responsible for performing mastery level design and analysis work as directed to support various field and fabrication offices. The Senior Process Engineer I will be part of a project team from inception through construction completion.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the company's commitment to safety and its 'Core Values.'
• Represents the company with high moral standards, adhering to the 'Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.'
• Independently applies extensive knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Uses advanced techniques to modify or extend theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments.
• Works on major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Reviews project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Assists upper management or staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Leads Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions and participates in HAZOP studies.
• Executes process engineering deliverables according to set design criteria using approved procedures and standards.
• Prepares, coordinates, and reviews designs, studies, reports, and proposals.
• Coordinates detailed design development with other engineering disciplines, managing workload and deadlines.
• Coordinates work with necessary staff to complete assignments.
• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepares proposals for professional services or funding.
• Receives supervision on objectives, critical issues, and policy matters.
• Represents the organization in communications and conferences related to engineering assignments.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; PE preferred.
• 6+ years of related engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of systems and chemical engineering practices.
• Experience in designing process piping, tanking, blending, and chemical processes.
• Experience in developing process parameters like mass flow, heat transfer, material balance.
• Experience with analysis tools such as HYSYS, ProMax, or similar software.
• Experience in developing system designs including PFD, PID, layouts, and specifications.
• Experience in developing process data and sizing information for equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience in utility calculations and system utilities management.
• Experience interfacing with mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers.
• Experience with key design basis documents and industry standards (ANSI, NFPA).
• Experience in developing construction cost estimates and material selections.
• Experience with 3D plant models, pipe routing, and manual valve selections.
• Experience with relief valve sizing, flare system analysis, and final reporting.
• Extensive experience in full lifecycle client plant projects, including FERC filings and process interfacing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Occasional overtime and travel may be required.