Sr. Process Engineer
Sr. Process Engineer
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Job Description
General Summary
This exciting position is a good fit for an outgoing influential and technically accomplished individual who thrives on supporting team success and delivering exceptional service to clients. SunGas dynamic work environment includes daily interaction with our own technical subject matter experts and suppliers as well as our customers and their EPC and owners engineers. Applicants should be energized by a dynamic team environment in which a diverse set of stakeholders are engaged toward the successful deployment of SunGas renewable energy platform. This position reports to SunGas Process Engineering Manager and the VP of Engineering.
Work Location
This a full-time position located in the SunGas offices Monday through Friday. Extended remote work options are not available for this position. SunGas is located near Fallbrook and W. Sam Houston Parkway N. in Houston. Extended or hybrid remote work options are not available for this position however we do offer the flexibility to work outside of the office on occasion when necessary.
Travel
The position requires occasional travel up to 10% of the time primarily for business and technical meetings site and shop visits and to industrial plant facilities.
Compensation
SunGas Renewables is offering a competitive salary and benefits package based on appropriate experience. Benefits include health dental vision life LTD STD 401K PTO employee assistance program and opportunities for career development.
Culture
SunGas Renewables offers an energetic forward-thinking collaborative fun environment designed to avoid the too rigid corporate world. We believe we are strengthened by our diversity ethics and effort and provide the opportunity and support for everyone to grow as an individual a team and an organization.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Modelling process simulations in Aspen/HYSYS or similar software and developing specialized modeling tools specific to the SunGas technology system.
- Utilizing and furthering the design methodologies for the SunGas technology system and developing and maintaining SunGas design procedures and tools.
- Implementing process design equipment sizing and selection generating equipment and instrument data sheets developing PFDs and P&IDs performing hydraulic analysis control valve sizing line list generation flare and relief valve calculations and others.
- Leading and performing engineering studies generating engineering design packages specifying process equipment reviewing and analyzing vendor data.
- Collaborating with SunGas project managers to achieve schedule commitments.
- Participating in various client reviews such as process hazard analysis operability and constructability reviews.
- Providing technical support for detailed engineering pre-commissioning commissioning startup and plant operations. Onsite support will result in some amount of travel and extended stay at project sites.
- Collaborating with process controls specialists to develop DCS control narratives and system logic narratives.
- Analyzing problems and taking appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Ensuring proper quality checks through conducting and following peer and squad check procedures and verifying proper documentation of input data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Familiarity with fluidized beds solids handling systems biomass conversion steam methane reforming oxycombustion carbon capture fuels/methanation synthesis and reactions.
- Knowledge of new and novel chemical processes is a plus.
- Some experience with thermal integration of varied process technologies.
- Well-versed in engineering workflows and project delivery from both client and vendor perspectives.
- Well-established process engineering skills including system design generation of heat and material balances PFDs and PIDs process design criteria equipment sizing process modeling plant integration and technical design and oversight.
- Working knowledge of Hazard Analysis methodologies and safety systems.
- Skilled to work with cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in prioritizing tasks and solving problems chasing issues through resolution.
- Outgoing and energized by bringing the best out of everyone on the team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Client facing/interaction experience.
- Skilled in revision control and methods.
Required Education and Experience
- A minimum of a bachelors degree in chemical engineering with 10 years of related experience.
- Highly experienced with process simulation using AspenTech programs such as Aspen Plus and HYSYS and other process simulators.
- Experienced with AutoCAD Bluebeam or similar software for drafting and editing P&IDs preferred.
- Other relevant formal training including HAZOP HAZID Project Management is a plus.
- Strong background working in EPC and systems engineering is a plus.
- Experience with plant operation and process controls is a plus.
EEO Statement
SunGas Renewables Inc. a subsidiary of GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation please e-mail us at and well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for SunGas Renewables Inc. on your date of hire with no further action required by SunGas Renewables Inc. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status pregnancy or genetic information.
About SunGas Renewables
SunGas Renewables in partnership with C2X is taking a leading role in the growth of the advanced biofuels industry by providing its S- 1000 renewable syngas product to third parties while also developing and investing in low-carbon biofuels projects. The SunGas Renewables S-1000 gasification system based on technology originally developed by GTI when integrated with other technologies provides a reliable syngas manufacturing platform to produce green methanol renewable natural gas green hydrogen and other renewable biofuels from sustainably sourced biomass. On May 14 2024 SunGas and C2X announced a strategic partnership and C2Xs investment in SunGas.
About GTI Energy
Since 1941 GTI Energy has contributed to the strengthening of energy systems and the communities they serve. As a leading technology development organization we are focused on developing scaling and deploying energy transition solutions that improve lives economies and the environment. GTI Energy leverages the expertise of our trusted team of scientists engineers and partners to deliver impactful innovations needed for low-carbon low-cost energy systems worldwide. We embrace systems thinking open learning and collaboration to bring solutions from concept to market with more than 1000 patents secured in our 80-year history.
About C2X
C2X is aiming to make a significant contribution to a low carbon future by accelerating the availability of green methanol in large quantities. C2X will develop own and operate green molecule production facilities in strategic locations which will supply the chemical aviation and shipping sectors with low carbon fuels and feedstocks.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
