Senior Remote Process Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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 to 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:

• Plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving a major project or several smaller ones. 
  • Applies conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering.
  • Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
  • Prepare written documents, reports and presentations.
  • Develop understanding of the technical requirements and challenges and provide suggested opportunities of the business to formulate opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency on assigned projects, in day-to-day job tasks, and amongst team members.
  • Provide handson technical expertise to support execution of project tasks, including:
    • Development and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
    • Review and interpretation of material and energy balances
    • Review and interpretation of process equipment sizing and specifications
    • Performance or review of hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing
  • Support and participate in process safety and risk management activities, including: 
    • Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP), What If, FMEA, risk assessments, and root cause analyses
    • Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities
    • Leading or supporting electrical hazardous area classification (EHAC) studies
    • Participation in Damage Mechanism Assessments and Corrosion Control Programs
  • Perform or review pressure relief device (PRD) and relief valve sizing, specification, and documentation in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Participate in client and team meetings.
  • Track and accurately report hours spent on projects
  • 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.
  • Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
• Serve as a mentor/coach to junior engineers and actively hone technical skills in others. 

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Chemical preferred); Advanced degree preferred 
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience
• Professional certification preferred 
• Experience in a plant environment and/or within a consulting services organization preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge, and transfer knowledge to other members of the team
• Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information, determining context and evaluating the information provided, and engaging and collaborating with the sales team on potential opportunities by providing solutions
• Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients, provides recommendations to enhance business, and drives change amongst colleagues and on assigned projects
• Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results amongst colleagues and on assigned projects
• Ability to utilize established rapport and role as subject matter expert with existing customers to identify and generate new business opportunities 
• Ability to coach others on development and customer intimacy and new opportunities
• Must take responsibility for the actions, behaviors, decisions and results of themselves and the team they lead
• Ability to utilize root cause analysis to improve performance 
• Must understand departmental goals and hold themselves and team members accountable for keeping commitments and high standards
• Must be dependable and consistent
• Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Must be an effective multi-tasker utilizing proficient time management skills
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System 
• This role will involve approximately 30% travel

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Professional or chartered engineer license.
Country Requirements 

US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts 

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a manager, director, or executive level position  

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ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
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