About this role
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
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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
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Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
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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
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Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities
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Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required
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Establish organization and staffing process
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required
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Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries
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Capital project development experience
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Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
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Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications