Process Engineer II

MAIN FUNCTIONS Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor's technical deliverables during the front-end design / detailed engineering phases of projects. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities • Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc. • Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor's work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner's requirements • Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities • Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required • Establish organization and staffing process SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required • Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries • Capital project development experience • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications Specific Requirements 2-5 Years Experience in Oil and Gas Surface Facilities Surveillance Engineering and Asset Reliability / Integrity management. - Process simulation, energy and material balance - Knowledgeable in Process Safety, Risk assessment and Hazop evaluation - Sound knowledge of Asset reliability and integrity fundamentals - Able to provide assistance to more senior engineers. - Able to work independently in most situations. - Has applicable industry experience with more than one Client Company or with industry associations / professional societies. - Takes technical initiative and is able to learn quickly and apply knowledge to technical success. - Strong data manipulation skills - Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities - Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities - Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of tools. - Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business