Senior Process Engineer

The Senior Process Engineer works as a technical expert on the successful delivery of projects for clients as a member of a project team within a market program (Asset Integrity Management Services). This includes providing technical expertise in Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Analysis to oversee project support along with the project manager and project team members with initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling and closing projects.

Schedule and Location:

• The position has a hybrid work schedule consisting of Tuesday through Thursday in the office. Monday and Friday provide the option to work remotely or from the office.
• This open role is located at our modern ten-story corporate headquarters in Spring Texas.

What You Will Do:

Provide technical expertise on project tasks under the supervision of a project manager to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within available budget to meet customer requirements.

o Assist project manager with defining and sequencing project tasks estimating task duration and developing a project schedule as part of developing a project management plan

o Provide technical expertise to support execution of project tasks

PRD analysis and oversight

Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)

Participate as subject matter expert in Damage Mechanism Assessments and Corrosion Control Programs

Review and interpret material and energy balances

Review and interpret sizing and specification of process equipment

Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP) Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Risk Assessment Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or What-If experience is desired with facilitation experience a plus

Perform hydraulic calculations/pipe sizing

Lead and support electrical hazardous area classification (EHAC) studies

Experience in medium to heavy industry including refinery/chemical/renewable energy

Participate in and assist with Process Safety Management (PSM)

Relief valve sizing and specification

Working knowledge on the use of process simulation software programs such as ASPEN HYSYS or similar

o Develop briefing materials and write reports to communicate concepts and analysis results to client and end users

o Lead research and data analysis to include but not limited to assisting with conducting customer or stakeholder analyses.

o Develop conclusions and recommendations prepare reports and assist with client presentations

o Tracking and report hours spend executing projects

o Work with individuals at all levels provide input to reports and other deliverables execute multiple assignments meet agreed deadlines and adjust to changing client demands

o Performing quality assurance on project deliverables

Develop relationships with existing customers to facilitate development of new business.

o Attending client meetings to discuss technical topics

o Meeting with new and existing clients to listen to their needs

o Communicating client needs to business development project managers and supervisors

Identify new business opportunities with existing customers for current and/or additional services

o Participate in marketing activities growth initiatives conference presentations technical whitepapers

o Assist with proposal development including estimating level of effort cost estimating and writing proposals

o Learn understand and be conversant in ABS Group products and services

o Review published reports and news articles about existing and potential new clients to identify customer intelligence

o Participate in team development by reviewing resumes interviewing applicants and providing feedback on potential candidates

o Review and selection of new technical software platforms

o Networking to meet new potential clients

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Field and Plant (energy chemical and/or oil and gas industries) and/or consulting service experience preferred. Technical experience in Relief device sizing calculations (API 520/521/2000) Electrical Hazardous Area Classification (NFPA) and other PSM/MI activities also preferred

Minimum of 6 years in Pressure Relief Device Analysis

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) or equivalent required

Relevant technical certifications

Professional engineering license desired (or ability to obtain license within 3 5 years)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of the OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation including the Mechanical Integrity component (1910.119 (j))

Familiarity with Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity program requirements

Experience in developing proposals including creating the project deliverables list and estimating the resource effort

Ability to mentor and develop engineers

Strong written verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements codes standards and other recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices:

o API

o NFPA

o ASME

o OSHA

o EPA

o NACE

o DIERS

o CCPS

o AlChE

Proven experience providing technical expertise to project teams

Consulting experience serving on project teams

Gather and analyze data effectively

Apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems

Comprehend and analyze complex problems

Work under tight deadlines

Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint

Working knowledge of the ABS Quality Environmental Health & Safety Management System.

Country Requirements

US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to an Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering