Sr Engineer Process
Zachry Group · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and Process/Mechanical Equipment Datasheets
- Develop Heat and Mass Balance
- Sizes and rates various equipment like pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers
- Performs hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems
- Evaluate systems involving single phase, two phase, slurries, water hammer, slug flow, and distribution networks
- Translate project design basis requirements, client specifications, and contract documents into definable process tasks
- Support Zachry quality program, ensuring proper quality checks and verifying proper documentation of input data
- Engineer and design the Process engineering scope of assigned projects
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
- Support projects as an individual contributor
- Supervise, coordinate, and review work of a small team of engineers to accomplish project or department objectives
- Participate in various client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (i.e. risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA)
- Design relief system including contingency analysis, relief valve sizing, flare header design, and flare header analysis
- Present technical information to peers and/or clients for review and comment
- Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
- Evaluate equipment and process to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Cookordinate with offshore High Value Engineering Center for engineering execution
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 15+ years of experience working as a Process / Mechanical Engineer in industries such as Oil Refining, Gas Processing, Power, or Chemical industries
- 7+ years working in Power, refining/gas processing, Petrochemical or similar PSM regulated industries
- 5+ years working in an Engineering firm as a Process / Mechanical engineer
- Comprehensive understanding of processes typically seen in Power / Process plants
- Some travel (
- Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to ensure properly designed systems with accurate documentation and designs compliant with safety and environmental regulations
- Experience in PFD, P&ID and Equipment Datasheet development
- Proficient in H&MB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification and performing hydraulic analysis
- Strong background in the development of HMB for Combined Cycle Projects preferred
- Knowledge of Performance Guarantees including emissions compliance
- Experience in the specification of fixed and rotating equipment including STG, CTG, and HRSG
- Strong knowledge of ASME and API 520/521 with proficiency designing relief devices and associated collection headers
- Excellent Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
- Excellent Attention to Detail – in own work as well as demonstrated in checking work of others
- Proven history of meeting schedule commitments and planning resources required
- Proficient with Process modeling software (AspenTech suite preferred)
- Demonstrated desire to learn new technologies and apply learnings to current projects