Zachry Group · 5 days ago
Engineer IV Process
Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is searching for a Process Engineer IV to work out of their Houston Westchase Design Center. The Process Engineer will perform routine engineering and design tasks, develop process flow diagrams, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations while mentoring younger engineers.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for developing process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Responsible for sizing and rating various equipment like pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers
Responsible for performing hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems. Experience to include evaluating systems involving single phase, two phase, slurries, water hammer, slug flow, and distribution networks. Tools required should range from spreadsheet through rigorous software evaluations
Knowledge of water chemistry application including treatment of raw water, demineralized water, and wastewater. Knowledge of cycle chemistry for condensate systems and cooling systems in Combined Cycle power plants
Capable of supervising, coordinating, and reviewing work of a small staff of engineers to accomplish project objectives
Mentors younger engineers, leading by example. Supports department development initiatives and standards creation/review/update
Participate in various client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (i.e. risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA)
Responsible for design of relief system, flare header design, relief valve sizing and performing contingency analysis and flare header analysis
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications
Present technical information to peers (internal or external) for review and comment
Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
7-15 years of experience
Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Experience in PFD and P&ID development, and participation in HAZOP/LOPA studies
Proficient in H&MB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification and performing hydraulic analysis
Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
Ability to adapt to changing client requirements while defining a new path and remaining a positive role model for the team
Excellent Attention to Detail – in own work as well as demonstrated in checking work of others
Proven history of meeting schedule commitments and planning resources required
Judgment and Decision Making
Proficient with Process Engineering Software (AspenTech suite preferred)
Strong desire to learn
Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience as a Process Engineer in the gas processing and/or refining industries
Experience in the Power Industry and Water Treatment Technologies
Experience in gas purification technologies such as Pressure Swing Adsorption, Membrane separation, or others
Experience with designing OSBL/Utility scopes required to support Licensor provided ISBL packages
Past exposure to environmental permitting and citing studies
Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium
Company
Zachry Group
Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services.
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