Lead Process Engineer
Job ID
125961
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Oil & Gas
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Talascend is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to focus on (Hydroprocessing, Aromatics, Polymers) Aromatics which will be the highest priority.
Ideal candidate would have experience leading projects for large EPC company. Must have FEED / EPC execution in Refining.
We are not looking for candidates with technology and plant experience. The ideal candidate should have led projects with a major EPC including units in the derivative area (Aromatics and Polymers) an on the Hydroprocessign area (Hydro Cracker, Hydrotreating).
Description:
Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of process engineering. The candidate should be able to work as part of a team or show leadership capabilities managing areas or systems within projects. Must have experience and be proficient in developing heat and material balances using process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS and process flow diagrams (PFDs). Experience required with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) development as well as experience generating fluid hydraulic calculations for line sizing and formulation of process data for in-line instruments and loads for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and turbines. Skills are acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 10-30 years.
Candidates should have experience or exposure to the following:
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Ideal candidate would have experience leading projects for large EPC company. Must have FEED / EPC execution in Refining.
We are not looking for candidates with technology and plant experience. The ideal candidate should have led projects with a major EPC including units in the derivative area (Aromatics and Polymers) an on the Hydroprocessign area (Hydro Cracker, Hydrotreating).
Description:
Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of process engineering. The candidate should be able to work as part of a team or show leadership capabilities managing areas or systems within projects. Must have experience and be proficient in developing heat and material balances using process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS and process flow diagrams (PFDs). Experience required with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) development as well as experience generating fluid hydraulic calculations for line sizing and formulation of process data for in-line instruments and loads for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and turbines. Skills are acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 10-30 years.
Candidates should have experience or exposure to the following:
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Leading a team of process engineers to work with process licensors and to advance a licensor basic engineering package to FEED quality.
- Experience executing a licensor package for refinery naphtha, distillate and residue hydrotreating technologies.
- Experience executing a licensor package for downstream steam cracker derivatives units such as polyethylene, polypropylene and aromatics units.
- Working and coordinating with high value engineering centers.
- Familiarity with and able to lead a team of process engineers for.
- Process simulation
- PFD and P&ID development
- Hydraulics calculations
- Process vessel sizing
- Overpressure analysis and relief calculations including flare load estimation and flare header sizing
- Production of process design basis documents and various narratives.
- Managing workgroup schedules, budgets and progress.
- Targeted experience range: 10-30 years.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.