Senior Ammonia Process Consultant - Part Time As Needed

Description

• Engineering Solutions Design: Review engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Solution Development: Define and deliver services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Ammonia Design Considerations and Challenges: Provide technical support to project design teams in addressing the complexities of integrated ammonia production systems. This includes front-end syngas generation via steam methane reforming (SMR) and two-step reforming processes, focusing on optimal reactor design, catalyst selection, and heat integration. Additionally, support the design and optimization of the ammonia synthesis loop. Address critical considerations such as materials compatibility for high-temperature and high-pressure equipment and piping, infrastructure design for ammonia storage and handling, and the development of ammonia-specific training content to promote safe operations for personnel involved across the full ammonia production and handling value chain
• Process Safety Management: Participate in process safety management (PSM) assessments, including hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, to identify potential hazards and implement mitigation measures to ensure safe operation of ammonia production systems.
• Technology Assessment: Support the assessment of ammonia production technologies, (e.g., green ammonia from renewable energy or blue ammonia with carbon capture) and contribute to selection of the most suitable technology taking into consideration the specific project requirements and economic constraints.
• Project Design Support: Collaborate with project teams to integrate ammonia-specific knowledge into system design, including production, handling and storage systems. Conduct detailed reviews of engineering drawings, documentation, and vendor data to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with specifications for ammonia systems.
• Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Acts in alignment with overall business strategy, GHD’s best practices and Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Experience interacting with licensors, vendors, and EPC contractors.
• Professional Engineering license (a plus but not required).
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), HAZOP studies, SIL assessments and compliance standards related to ammonia systems.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability in making presentations to customers and management.
• Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting ammonia production processes.
• Knowledgeable of leading ammonia production technologies, (e.g., Topsoe, KBR, Casale, TK etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of codes and standards for ammonia plant design.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in an ammonia production environment, including front-end syngas generation (e.g., SMR, ATR, or POX) and ammonia synthesis loop operations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Highly motivated self-starter skilled in balancing multiple priorities and delivering consistent results.
• Ability to foster trust through a customer-centric mindset and build strong professional relationships.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of ammonia plants.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical direction in FEED, EPC, and plant upgrade projects.
• Expertise in ammonia production processes with significant knowledge of ammonia process equipment, including reformers, compressors, waste heat boilers, synthesis converters, and refrigeration systems.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance