Pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication for industrial sectors.
Senior Process Engineer designing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis and safety documentation.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Turnkey engineering
Construction
Maintenance
Turnaround services
Fabrication services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Chemicals
Power Generation
Manufacturing
Industrial
Refining
Food and Agriculture
Pulp and Paper
Role
Description
heat balance
process diagrams
equipment sizing
hazard analysis
relief design
quality checks
Evaluate equipment and process to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Responsible for developing Heat and Mass Balance
Responsible for developing process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and Process/Mechanical Equipment Datasheets
Support projects as an individual contributor. As needed, supervise, coordinate, and review work of a small team of engineers to accomplish project or department objectives.
Responsible for sizing and rating various equipment like pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
Coordinate with offshore High Value Engineering Center for engineering execution.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Participate in various client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (i.e. risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA).
Present technical information to peers and/or clients for review and comment.
Support Zachry quality program, ensuring proper quality checks and verifying proper documentation of input data.
Responsible for engineering and design of the Process engineering scope of assigned projects. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Translate project design basis requirements, client specifications, and contract documents into definable process tasks
Responsible for design of relief system including contingency analysis, relief valve sizing, flare header design, and flare header analysis.
Requirements
aspen hysys
thermoflow
asme
api 520/521
licensed pe
15+ yrs
Responsible for performing hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems. Experience to include evaluating systems involving single phase, two phase, slurries, water hammer, slug flow, and distribution networks. Tools required should range from spreadsheet through rigorous software evaluations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 15+ years of experience working as a Process / Mechanical Engineer in industries such as Oil Refining, Gas Processing, Power, or Chemical industries; 7+ years working in Power, refining/gas processing, Petrochemical or similar PSM regulated industries; 5+ years working in an Engineering firm as a Process / Mechanical engineer
Comprehensive understanding of processes typically seen in Power / Process plants
Experience with designing OSBL/Utility scopes required to support Licensor packages as well as converting PDP
Experience in PFD, P&ID and Equipment Datasheet development
Experience in the specification of fixed and rotating equipment including STG, CTG, and HRSG
Strong knowledge of ASME and API 520/521 with proficiency designing relief devices and associated collection headers
Excellent Attention to Detail – in own work as well as demonstrated in checking work of others
Knowledge of Performance Guarantees including emissions compliance
Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium.
Knowledge and/or experience in EPC Power business
Experience utilizing Aspen Hysys suite of products, AFT, Fathom, Arrow, Impulse, as well as Korf, HTRI, Flarenet, and iPRSM
Proven history of meeting schedule commitments and planning resources required
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience utilizing the Thermoflow suite of Software Tools to develop HMB and TIC estimates
Proficient in H&MB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification and performing hydraulic analysis. Strong background in the development of HMB for Combined Cycle Projects preferred.
Proficient with Process modeling software (AspenTech suite preferred)
Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to ensure properly designed systems with accurate documentation and designs compliant with safety and environmental regulations.
Demonstrated desire to learn new technologies and apply learnings to current projects
Excellent Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
Past exposure to environmental permitting and citing studies
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium.
Company
Overview
Founded 1924
Year Established
The company was established in 1924 and has grown into a multi-generational firm.
100+ Years
Project Experience
With over a century of experience, it deploys proprietary digital delivery systems to control cost and schedule.
Hundreds of Units
Engineers Built
The group's engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark facilities.
60+ Sites
Maintenance Division Serves
Its maintenance and turnaround division serves more than 60 large refineries and petrochemical sites worldwide.
It executes turnkey EPC and maintenance projects—from refinery revamps and petrochemical plants to power stations and ag-processing facilities.
The group’s engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark olefins and polyethylene facilities.
It has played a lead role in thermal power, nuclear, and renewables including hydrogen, solar, biomass, and carbon capture programs.
Notably, it self-performs fabrication and fieldwork using a highly tenured craft workforce, often spanning multiple generations.
Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, the firm operates major regional centers in energy-rich areas like the Gulf Coast and Northeast.
Culture + Values
Safety First: We prioritize safety above all else.
Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do.
Collaboration: We work together to achieve the best outcomes.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and results.
Innovation: We continuously improve and adapt to meet challenges.
Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating long-term environmental responsibility.
Inclusion & Diversity
Fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued.
Initiating training and development programs focused on inclusion.
Gender representation across various levels, with a commitment to improving gender balance in leadership roles.
Regular assessment of diversity metrics and goals.
Promoting equal opportunities for advancement and personal growth.