Lead Process Engineer - LNG

Title: Lead Process EngineerLocation: Houston, TXHire Type: Contract-to-hireCompensation: 80-85/hrBenefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.Overview:• Leads complex calculations and applies standards correctly without supervision. Takes lead when works with peers. • Reviews the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.• Possesses critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision making tool; high level of data analysis skills.• Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.• Leads mid to large-size project or proposals.• Develops and leads others in ways of improving the design and lowering cost.• Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.• Manages several different assignments simultaneously.• Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.• Utilizes industry and company standards to design and engineer effectively.• Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.• Reviews application of standards for correct interpretations.• Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.• Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during mid to large-sized projects.• Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule. • Recognizes the importance of customer needs.• Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.• Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of a mid to major-sized project to ensure accuracy.• Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.• Prioritizes time to meet team commitments and individual work requirements.• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.• Generate design deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, data sheets and engineering calculations including hydraulics, process simulations and performance flow curves.• Provide resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations of refining and petrochemical processes.Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering minimum required.• 15-25 year minimum relevant Process Engineering experience in LNG.• Travel < 20% expected.• Self directs work with limited supervision.• Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.• Leads small team to complete task/design on project.• Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.• Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.• Communicates effectively with supervisor and members of immediate department.• Works collaboratively across departments and involves others in solving problems. Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.• Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with other to accomplish common goals and objectives.• Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.• Aspen HYSYS and other process simulation tools.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.