Senior Process Engineer

Position Summary:

Participates in the design of a process unit, including establishing process design basis, development of process options and optimization of selected design.

Technical/Functional Responsibilities:

• Implements, modifies, and maintains chemical processes
• Calculates and organizes data for process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations
• Models processes and units operations
• Ensures proper sequence of operation
• Prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment
• Develops process flow diagram to define heat and material balance
• Develops process specifications, e.g. distillation columns, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and fired heaters
• Participates in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects
• Directs activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements
• Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer

Position Specifics by Level

10+years, BS or MS in an engineering discipline, PE registration highly desirable

Level

Senior engineer; independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis within the discipline. Develops designs that require innovation and ingenuity. Work performed with minimal supervision; has considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.