Senior Chemical Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)

Description

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced engineering techniques.
• May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
• May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
• Utilize front end loading process and best practices to facilitate cost effective process engineering and project development.
• Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.
• Lead chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Lead development of all process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Develop and evaluate plans for major projects.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• 7 years of related professional consulting experience with engineering teams for delivery of capital projects.
• Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.
• This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments. Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Professional engineer preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Lead engineer for EPC projects is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance