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Audubon Companies · 20 hours ago

Process Engineer, Senior

Metairie, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Audubon Companies is currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer to be part of a project team in Metairie, LA. The Senior Process Engineer will provide process engineering support for nitrogen fertilizer production units, ensuring safe and efficient operations while collaborating with various departments to achieve business objectives.

ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure overall project success

Identifying, recommending, and implementing project management best practices using a stage-gate FEL framework and risk management techniques

Leading the execution of multiple projects of moderate to high complexity

Leading site safety relief valve evaluation and coordination

Completing performance evaluations and generate recommendations to resolve identified problems found in process equipment including PSV’s compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, absorbers, strippers, boilers, combustion equipment, and reactors

Providing process optimization, design, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization

Providing detailed engineering support and monitor / expedite assigned jobs through the Management of Change process to ensure timely execution

Evaluating and participating in the development of capital improvement projects to improve reliability, increase production capacity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance EHS performance

Preparing and reviewing documents including PFDs, P&IDs, scopes of work, and equipment specifications to support capital improvement project budget authorization requests and approved project execution

Providing detailed written justifications for management approval

Reviewing new operational procedures and conducting training for operations personnel for significant changes

Participating in PHAs, HAZOP studies, LOPA studies, and incident investigations

Providing direct technical support and inspection of various new equipment fabrication or refurbishment of existing equipment at the site, or, at the equipment manufacturing facilities

Identifying and implementing solutions to EHS related action items to meet schedule requirements

Assisting Maintenance and Operations during turnarounds by providing pre-turnaround process and project engineering recommendations, assisting in planning specialty work, performing equipment inspections related to process issues, monitoring equipment repairs that can affect the process, coordinating catalyst replacements, and assisting with plant restarts

Coaching / mentoring junior engineers in the department to develop their capabilities

Continually evaluating ways to improve site safety

Maintaining a professional working relationship with all departments

Understanding and complying with departmental processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts

Identifying and bringing to the attention of department management internal controls deficiencies

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess OptimizationCapital Project DevelopmentData AnalysisCommunication Skills

Required

BS degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with personnel of all backgrounds

Ability and willingness to collect field data, enter process equipment for inspections, and otherwise work in an operating chemical facility environment

Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts/schedules to support 24 hour/7 days per week operations during process unit startups, shutdowns, upsets, vessel inspections, and catalyst reductions

Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Preferred

10+ years of engineering related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry

5+ years of experience with capital project development and/or execution

Company

Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe.

Founded in 1997

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.auduboncompanies.com

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