Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Process Engineer II to join their team. As the Process Engineer II will serve as the technical lead for the design, optimization, troubleshooting and maintenance of Oil & Gas Marine Terminal Equipment, as well as Vapor Control Equipment. This person will support project development efforts for both new business and maintenance.
The role is responsible for Process oversight of Texas Hub and OSBL Areas within Corpus Christi, as well as Vapor Control fleet. This includes Marine loading and unloading docks, Vapor Control Equipment (Dock Safety Units, Vapor Recovery Units, Vapor Combustion Units), Natural Gas Boilers, Atmospheric Storage Tanks, Rail Loading, as well as various transfer and cargo pumps.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Technical Lead. Serve as the technical resource for day to day operations and troubleshooting of the facility equipment.
- Optimizing Operations. Monitor the operating parameters of the facility, initiate trending of data, and lead refinement efforts to reduce of operating costs, maintain/improve unit throughput and site reliability.
- Project Support. Support the evaluation, justification, and development of project scopes and their implementation.
- Maintenance Project Support. Support the development of scope and planning for maintenance windows and other facility outages.
- Processes and Procedures. Develop and roll out processes, systems, tools, and procedures to aid in the execution of operational and maintenance work activities in the facility.
- Process Safety Management. Support and participate in MOC, PHA, HAZOP and PSSRs.
- Compliance. Collaborating with HSSE professionals to ensure safe and environmentally sound work practices are being developed and followed in operations and projects.
- Budget Support. Support development of annual vapor controls maintenance capital (MCAP) budgets. Identify and recommend opportunities for operating efficiencies/cost savings and make recommendations to the Program Lead for implementation.
- Metrics. Lead tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) within Texas Hub, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of KPI results.
- And other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Education : Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Mechanical Engineering may be considered with relevant processing experience.
- Experience: 3+ years experience in Process Engineering.
- Experience with vapor control systems, emission control equipment, emissions monitoring equipment strongly preferred.
- Experience in operation of crude oil refining unit operations including flash towers, LPG stabilizers, and atmospheric distillation is desirable.
- Experience with operation and maintenance of low temperature refrigeration systems and refrigerated LPG storage is desirable.
- Up to 25% travel
- Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:
- Mastery of communication with all levels of the organization including Management, Engineering Professionals, Operators, Maintenance Personnel, Suppliers, Contractors using the English language.
- Strong organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical, process management, research and problem-solving skills.
- As a service-oriented job, the position requires a great deal of scheduling flexibility and responsiveness.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in AVEVA Pi Vision.
- Skillful in the use of HYSYS Process Simulation Software or similar.
- Skillful in plant operations, trending, and reporting from Distributive Control Systems (Delta V in particular)
- Ability to teach/coach o.thers in process and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
- This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.
Physical & Safety Requirements:
- This position consists of office work and field travel. Work outside normal office business hours is required from time to time.
- General office/control room environment will be typical. However, this role will require spending considerable portions of time in the operating plant. The ability to spend significant portions of working time standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in the outdoor environment year-around will be required. Working at high elevations and tight confined spaces.
- This person must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
Salary/Rate: $45-$50/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.
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