Staff Engineer, Process Design

Responsibilities

• Perform process and equipment design engineering calculations.
• Prepare process design packages including equipment spec sheets, Process Flow Diagrams, etc.
• Solve engineering problems using appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles.
• Define the engineering problem to be solved and analyze the relevant data.
• Identify alternate solutions based on feasibility, technology and economic assessments.
• Develop the solution that best meets system/project requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate and verify the practicality and effectiveness of the engineering solution in the environment for which it was designed.
• Plan and organize engineering activities, monitor progress, and adjust to complete project work within constraints.
• Develop a work plan to complete work within the identified constraints.
• Adjust work plan to respond to changing circumstances that could pose a risk to completing assigned activities.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, obstacles and changes to the work plan.
• Keep records of engineering work and decisions.
• Use appropriate engineering tools, equipment or technology based on a sound understanding of engineering principles.
• Select the appropriate tool, equipment or technology to solve engineering problems.
• Verify that the tool, equipment or technology gave a valid result.
• Effectively communicate engineering information verbally, graphically and in writing.
• Issue Requests for Proposals to outside companies in support of completing process engineering studies.
• Evaluate proposals and manage studies conducted by outside engineering firms.
• Support project commissioning and startup including equipment inspection, operating procedure updates and development, training, startup assistance and project post-audit.
• Participate in refinery turnarounds in support of implementation of new projects along with equipment inspection and repairs from a design perspective.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Process Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in petrochemical industry required, process design experience preferred.
• Experience in using HYSYS or other process design software required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of interfacing with multiple departments to drive and steward common goals.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented and schedule driven.