Process Engineer (preferred PE)

TritenIAG plans, optimizes, and executes capital projects that consistently outperform industry ROI benchmarks as an Owner’s Engineer and Project Management Consultants. We apply deep industry expertise, leading safety practices, and principles of intellectual honesty to deliver effective PMC solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Since 1995, we have helped make owners successful in the refining, petrochemical, industrial, fertilizer, glass, and alternative and renewable fuels sectors. Headquartered in Houston, Texas with offices in Greenville, South Carolina, TritenIAG is part of Triten Corporation, a company that has supplied products and services to industrial customers around the world for more than 70 years.

PURPOSE:

This position is relied upon for technical expertise to support strategic plans and projects for industrial facilities (Refining/Petrochem/Specialty Chemical/Mid-Stream/ Other) utilization, optimization, and process safety improvements. The project responsibilities for this role will primarily center on early-phase feasibility studies and conceptual process design development. The role will also assist in evaluating / defining of more complex unit and industrial system issues, along with mentoring less experienced engineers on problem solving and definition. This position will report to the Executive Director of Project Development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop design basis and front-end engineering for minor and major capital projects. Examples include long-term capital project planning, conceptual project development, technology selection, and management of detailed engineering. Serve as project manager for early phase project work as required. Lead or participate in facility process improvement studies. Perform economic evaluations for options. Conduct various studies to improve plant safety (PHA, LOPA), reliability, and economics. Prepare process design basis and specifications for revamps and new projects (e.g., hydraulic studies/heat and material balances, sizing of equipment). Utilize process simulators for evaluation of unit performance and design changes. Develop procedures and support for commissioning new facilities. Facilitate agreements on operating philosophies and control strategies on plant units. Provide mentorship to junior process engineers in tool utilization, troubleshooting, and process monitoring. Lead or coordinate refinery performance studies. Present findings / reports to client organizations, technical and executive audience. Stay abreast of new technologies and trends

CRITICAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

Technical: 10 - 12 years' experience supporting unit operations/projects in a refinery or petrochemical plant OR 10-12 years EPC Process Design experience. Completed at least two assignments in the area of expertise (typically 18 to 24 mos. in duration). Interest in continued technical development. Demonstrated practical application of the CHE fundamentals of mass transfer/distillation, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and kinetics. Experienced in participating in studies such as PHA, IPR/ROI, LOPA, AOA, etc. Communication: Recognized as possessing strong communication skills, technically competent, being proactive and delivering results. Influence the decision of a team through dialogue and presentation of data. Proven ability to interact and effectively communicate. Communicate a clear vision and strategic direction to stakeholders. Leadership Behaviors: Leads by example. Confident role model behavior in support of teamwork, customer-focus, culture, and diversity. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver high quality results. Capable of managing strong relationships and partnerships with Client organizations. Facilitates alignment with objectives, performance driven, leads by example and inspires others. Planning & Organization: Committed to quality, safety, and compliance. Works with a sense of urgency on schedule driven tasks and balances focus and efforts between short and long-term objectives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and/or tasks simultaneously, set goals, and meet commitments. Self-motivated, takes initiative and exhibits strong ownership of assigned work. Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets. Limited travel up to 25% based on project requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering A minimum of 10 years of related process engineering experience supporting refinery/petrochemical plant/oil and gas/specialty chemicals processing. Professional Engineering (PE) license, Texas and/or South Carolina preferred. Experience in process design. Advanced understanding of how equipment functions in the field and overall plant operation. Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong ability to work with cross functional teams, able to communicate technical ideas to a wide range of groups.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience leading or supporting phase gated capital projects process. #J-18808-Ljbffr TritenIAG