Current Job Openings
Process Engineer
Client: Chemical Plant
Location: Norco, La
Duration: 3-5 years
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off
Experience: Plant Experience
Schedule: 9/80 or 5/8s scheduled - in office Monday - Thursday and working from home on Friday if a 5/8s schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
This positions primary function is to support the development and execution of small capital projects. The department supports both Chemicals and Manufacturing (Refining) Assets. The projects range in size from $0.2 to $25 mln and typically this role is responsible for 8-15 projects depending on size and complexity of the projects.
One of the primary responsibilities is the development of the process design. For low complexity projects (i.e. - equipment purchases, etc.) this position may have to obtain quotes, but will have limited if any responsibilities with purchasing and construction. For larger more complex projects this role is responsible developing the project premise document, Basis of Design Document, and validate the business case. The primary responsibility for SELECT/DEFINE phase is to lead a process/project team to deliver a process design that will operate safely, be in environmental compliance, and meet production premises. Throughout the life of the project this role is expected to fill the process engineering role for specific project deliverables such as reviewing and comments on PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, Process Engineering representative on HazOp.
Responsibilities:
- In front end development this role will need to develop the basic data (flow rates, compositions, intermediate & final product specifications, pressure, temperatures, validate the business case justifying the project, etc.) and complete the other front end deliverables (i.e. - economic analysis) necessary for the project to proceed into the next project phase
- Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs
- Develop the scope of work to be performed by the engineering firms for the various stage gates.
- Is responsible for managing the integrated technical team to deliver the final process design.
- Ensures the process design team provides the necessary data to finalize documentation as defined by the PCAL/DCAF (site requirements).
Examples of PCAP deliverables include:
- Feasibility Report
- Basis for Design
- Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balance
- Line lists
- Necessary equipment data sheets
- Preliminary and final safeguarding studies
- Flare impacts
Leads and facilitates resolution of key investigations related to process design.
Supports the Project Manager to align key stakeholders.
Will follow the project thru commissioning and start-up phase and will provide process/technical support through the life of the project. (i.e. - OMAR, PHA, MOC, RCM, ESP, 3D model reviews, sign off line lists, participate in MOCs, participate in hazop, review new or modified procedures developed by the project etc.)
Position Requirements:
Education: BS in Chemical Engineering. Other engineering disciplines will be considered with appropriate experience.
Prefer 4+ years of supporting a (chemical or refining) manufacturing site with a broad range of unit experience is preferred. The candidate should be familiar with the project work process.
