Chemical Engineer- Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

College graduate with a degree in Chemical Engineering and minimal experience working for heavy industrial or in the Oil & Gas Industry. This individual will interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes organization. You must be able and willing to visit job sites as needed.

• Entry level knowledge within the Chemical Engineering discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to perform the work tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance
• Become familiar with  basic PFD and P&ID symbiology, layout, and standards
• Learn to read and understand basic P&ID’s along with the different stages of development
• Learn to check basic P&ID’s modifications against CAD drafting standards and client standards
• Learn to develop demolition P&ID's based on project P&ID's and assist in P&ID walk-down efforts or field verification
• Learn general process department workflow and hierarchy of process documents in process designs
• Learn to develop/use heat and material balances, maintain a drawing list, develop an equipment list, develop a simple Line list with process data and recognize specialty items, and develop a specialty items list
• Become familiar with and learn to read piping isometric drawings and a plot plan
• Learn the basics of performing hydraulic calculations for compressible and incompressible fluids
• Learn the basics of pressure relief devices, types, sizing calculations, scenario development, and specifications
• Learn how to develop a process simulation and become familiar with thermodynamic property estimation packages 
• Learn how to develop simple equipment data sheets
• Become familiar with industry codes and standards 
• Interact with vendors regarding process equipment
• Learn how to develop physical property data for the selection of instrumentation including understanding typical instrumentation types and their principles of operation
• Learn to perform and document simple process calculations so they can be easily checked
• Become familiar with project budgets, schedules, typical project deliverables, and work scopes
• Learn to recognize out of scope work on projects, develop engineering judgment, and keep management properly informed on project issues
• Learn the requirements of collecting and maintaining process effort supporting documentation for calculations and project decisions made by the process engineer
• All other duties as assigned

• Understand and able to apply basic fundamentals in Chemical Engineering (B.S.ChE Coursework): specifically fluid dynamics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process unit operations and separations, basic reaction kinetics and reaction design theory, and material and energy balances
• Ability to think critically and logically while solving problems in a timely manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Solid Microsoft Office skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience working as a Chemical or Process Engineer
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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