Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Process Engineer to work at our Houston Westchase Design Center. The Senior Process Engineer will successfully provide engineering support for various projects within the energy & chemicals industry, perform as a lead Process Engineer on assigned projects, mentor junior engineers, and support proposal development.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 15+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer within the Energy & Chemicals industry.
- Hands on experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager in process engineering.
- Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in compliance with safety and environmental regulation.
- Experience in the design of relief systems including flare header design/analysis relief valve sizing and performing contingency analysis.
- Proficient in performing hydraulic calculations, heat and material balance calculations.
- Experience in sizing and rating of process equipment (pumps, vessels, and exchangers).
- Proficient in creation/modification of Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, Heat and Material Balance, and facility layout documents.
- Proficient in the use of Aspen Hysys Process Simulation software.
- Knowledge in overall control philosophy and facility operating procedures.
- Support Process Hazard Analyses, HAZOP, and LOPA studies.
- Execute Conceptual and FEED studies.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety guidelines and practices.
- Under minimal supervision, capable of planning, scheduling, and executing quality design packages.
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of tasks, with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Excellent Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
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Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager in the process engineering field.
- Supervisory experience leading a group of process engineers on a $100MM or greater project.
Engineering services, EPC, and LNG experience supporting refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, and/or biofuels conversion projects.
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Physical Demands
Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.
Work Environment
Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.
The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Senior Process Engineer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.