Technical Process Operator Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Our client, a leading energy infrastructure company, is currently seeking a Process Technology Manager for their Houston office. This is a direct hire role for US Citizens only.

HYBRID- Employees work in office 3 days a week. 

Full benefits. We are waiting on a salary range from the client.

Primary Purpose:

• The primary responsibility of this individual will be to provide process design and process engineering support for the Company's Ammonia Production initiatives. This position will lead early process studies, technology evaluations, and overall project development initiatives through the application of experience in process design and technology implementation, with a specific focus on the ammonia and syngas industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and completion of process engineering deliverables on large-size projects with minimal supervision. Process engineering scope includes all phases of design development, from conceptual engineering, through front-end and detailed engineering, and including field support of startup and performance testing efforts.

• Provide technical oversight of assigned projects from early Front-End Planning (FEP) through detailed design and construction.

• Effectively create and evaluate design deliverables such as Process Design Basis, philosophy documents, process simulations, heat and material balances, PFDs, P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment Process data sheets and engineering calculations including hydraulics, initial equipment sizing, required over-pressure load calculations, control valve rating, dynamic depressuring analyses, and performance flow curves.

• Work with Business Development and Projects to provide cost/benefit analysis of technical options and provide technical expertise in the evaluation of hydrogen and/or ammonia production technologies.

• Plan, organize and direct the execution of feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and conceptual designs as required to support projects or initiatives.

• Assist in the development of work scope and execution of FEED studies. Provide recommendations based on the outcome of FEED studies.

• Serve as a technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.

• Provide process engineering oversight during detail design.

• Coordinate with project management, EPC firm, and various engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated efforts in project design and execution.

• Lead the identification of changes to the scope of work during project execution.

• Perform complex calculations and apply company and industry standards.

• Identify creative design solutions that optimize project capital or operating costs, equipment reliability, or project schedule.

• Manage and support the quality review process for assigned projects, including the feasibility or soundness of proposed plans.

• Provide technical support to assist in developing and maintaining a Process Safety Management (PSM) program for decarbonization facilities.

• Assist and troubleshoot during commissioning, startup, and operation of facilities.

• Provide training to plant operations personnel on environmental impact, safety implications of processes & chemicals, maintaining process reliability, and proper operating practices and procedures to contribute to optimum plant performance and safe operation.

• Develop the technical abilities of less experienced engineers during the execution of projects; Provides guidance, leadership, and training to less experienced engineers.

• Regularly perform reviews of vendor documents to ensure technical requirements are met.

• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field from an accredited program.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum 15 years related experience in design engineering or consulting required. Previous Engineering & Construction (E&C) experience is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of process industry design concepts and best practices specific to the ammonia industry.
• Proficiency in front-end design, detailed design, and field support of projects in Ammonia, Methanol, Syngas, Gasification, or Hydrogen.
• Knowledge and 15+ years of experience in the use of process simulators, such as ASPEN, HYSYS, UNISYS, Pro II, and ProMax.
• Strong grasp of chemical engineering principles and process engineering that provide a solid fundamental approach to the process design.
• Experience acting as owner's engineer for large-scale facilities through the life of the project.
• Experience leading Front End Planning, detailed design, and construction on process facility projects preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or professional designations (Professional Engineer license) are desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of process technical tools and software, including process simulators and equipment rating programs.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Knowledge of industry's regulatory compliance issues and standards.