Process Engineer Supervisor Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Process Engineer 2

DEPARTMENT:

Engineering

REPORTS TO:

Process Engineering Supervisor

FLSA:

Exempt, Full-Time

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F 8AM to 5PM

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

LOCATION:

Houston, TX

MANAGEMENT:

No

EEO:

Professionals

JOB FAMILY:

Professionals

A Little About Us: ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Houston, Texas office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast-pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

About your role:

This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include completing well defined process engineering tasks. You will collaborate with project team(s) to complete deliverables as assigned by the project manager or project engineer, in alignment with the project schedule, budget, and scope of work.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Technical Collaboration.
  • Reviews deliverables with peers and supervisors as questions arise.
  • Ensures quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures (intra- and inter-disciplinary checks) are performed on deliverables generated.
  • Participates in department meetings, lunch-n-learns, and training.
• Produces process engineering deliverables, as defined by the RACI model (Responsible, Accountable, Consultative, Informed), in alignment with ZAP standard processes and procedures.
  • Process Simulation.
  • Block Flow Diagram.
  • Process Flow Diagram.
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Process Safety Valve (PSV) Calculations/Sizing.
  • Operating Procedures.
  • Flare Study.
  • Vendor data technical evaluations.
• Collaborates with project team members on interdisciplinary technical deliverables, as defined by the RACI.
  • Design Basis.
  • Line List.
  • Equipment sizing, datasheets, and specifications.
  • Cause & Effect.
  • Controls Narrative.
  • Process conditions for instrument and Control Valve (CV) datasheets.
• Collaborates and communicates with project team regarding overall project progress and status of process-specific deadlines and deliverables.
  • Internal and external kickoff meetings.
  • Weekly status meetings and lead reports.
  • Design review meetings and model review meetings.
  • Reviews project schedule and discuss deadlines with team.
  • Reviews discipline specific budget and flag issues/concerns.
  • Close out projects and compile job books.
• Develop industry knowledge and skillset through completion of technical deliverables associated with projects.
  • Reviews calculations, design guidelines, and industry standards for understanding and comprehension.
  • Increases understanding while picking up redlines and QA/QC comments on deliverables.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Company Hours

This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.

40 Hour Work Week

Monday through Friday, Hours may vary with the workload.

Evenings/Weekends/OT

As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Position

Relevant Experience

Education

Skills

Process Engineer 2

3+ years of experience practicing discipline specific engineering on multidiscipline project teams required.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering required.

In addition to all essential duties listed above, this role communicates deliverable issues, concerns with the team, and has minimal client interface for meetings. This role also provides guidance on technical matters to peers to solidify understanding of industry knowledge. This role should be able to work with minimal direction and work effectively from a multi-week assignment list, while also proactively flagging deviations any time they arise.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Problem-solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
• Basic self-direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Basic leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.
• Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
• Experience with HYSYS, Unisim, ProMax, and/or VMG Symmetry. Proficient with Excel.
• Must have a valid, active driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Supervisory Expectations:

• The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action

• Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment are typical office and construction environments. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including loud noises, OSHA hazards, industrial materials, machinery & equipment, dangers chemical substances, and interruptions requiring the employee to answer questions from others.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.