What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Engineers and Constructors International Inc.?
Attention Houston job seekers
Are you an experienced Process Engineer [Production, Process Design, Process Control or Process Safety] with operational experience and looking for a new opportunity?
Are you an experienced Process Engineer [Production, Process Design, Process Control or Process Safety] with operational experience and looking for a new opportunity?
- Provide process engineering support to help maintain and enhance the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly operation of our client's production units while maximizing production capacity. Works with other disciplines within the Engineering Department as well as, Operations, Maintenance and EHS to ensure solutions meet overall business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor and report on plant operating performance including overall plant efficiency, capacity, product yields, emissions, and process safety.
- Collect field data as required to ensure accuracy of results.
- Complete performance evaluations and generate recommendations to resolve identified problems found in process equipment including compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion equipment, and reactors.
- Provide process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization.
- Provide detailed engineering support and monitor / expedite assigned jobs through the Management of Change process to ensure timely execution.
- Evaluate and participate in the development of capital improvement projects to improve reliability, increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance EHS performance.
- Prepare and review documents including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications to support capital improvement project budget authorization requests and approved project execution.
- Provide detailed written justifications for management approval. Review new operational procedures and conduct training for operations personnel for significant changes.
- Participate in PHAs, HAZOP studies, LOPA studies, and incident investigations.
- Identify and implement solutions to EHS related action items to meet schedule requirements.
- Assist Maintenance and Operations during turnarounds by providing pre-turnaround process engineering recommendations, assisting in planning specialty work, performing equipment inspections related to process issues, monitoring equipment repairs that can affect the process, coordinating catalyst replacements, and assisting with plant restarts.
- Coach / mentor junior engineers in the department to develop their capabilities. Continually evaluate ways to improve site safety.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
Job Requirements
- BS degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Five or more years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry required.
- Five or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution preferred.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with personnel of all backgrounds.
- Ability and willingness to collect field data, enter process equipment for inspections, and otherwise work in an operating chemical facility environment.
- Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts/schedules to support 24 hour/7 days per week operations during process unit startups, shutdowns, upsets, and vessel inspections..
- Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
- The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause.
- Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our Houston Professional Technical Services [PTS] Team Network servicing our downstream oil and gas and petrochemicals market sector clients in the greater Houston area! If you're interested in a role now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now, and let's discuss how we can work together moving forward to take your career to the next level. Your expertise is valuable to us!
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