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Sempra Infrastructure · 1 day ago

LNG Operations Process Engineer

Port Arthur, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$126K/yr - $188K/yr

3+ years exp

Sempra Infrastructure is seeking an Operations Process Engineer primarily responsible for providing technical support during the commissioning, start-up, and stable operation phases of the Port Arthur Liquefaction Facility. The role involves troubleshooting, optimizing processes, and collaborating with the Operations team to ensure safe and reliable production.

EnergyInfrastructureSustainability

Responsibilities

Provide technical support during the commissioning and start-up phases of the LNG facility

Support Ready for Operations activities in the Gas Pre-treatment, Liquefaction, Storage and Loading, and Utilities areas

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure safe and efficient operations

Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure stable and reliable production

Identify and implement optimization and improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance

Develop and maintain process documentation, including operating procedures and manuals

Conduct process simulations and analyses to support operational decision-making

Participate in safety reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety standards

Provide training and guidance to operations personnel on process-related matters

Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement

Assists in the evaluation of EPC Contractor's design techniques and procedures for Process equipment packages

Supports assigned phases of the technical development, design, and implementation of Process engineering activities associated with the project

Participates in the review and audit of vendor drawings, documents, technical specifications, studies and reports and analysis

Analyzes PFD’s, heat and material balances and PIDs

Supports project construction efforts by reviewing submittals, inspection and test reports, and construction plans and procedures for conformance with project documents and specifications

Participates in Process HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL/LOPA analysis as needed

Participates in factory acceptance tests and inspections

Utilizes and updates Engineering Knowledge Bank

Monitors and provides project status updates to project management and other disciplines; advises on relevant conditions and activities that may impact the development, completion or performance of project and facilities

Supports commissioning and start-up activities, including technical oversight, plant walkdowns, unit performance monitoring using engineering tools and troubleshooting

Develops process monitoring tools for operating facility during start-up and steady state operation. Including Performance Testing and critical KPIs analysis tools

Management of Change activities throughout all phases of project and operation

Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties)

Qualification

Process EngineeringLNG OperationsCommissioningStart-upLNG TechnologyPlant OptimizationP&ID UnderstandingTWIC CertificationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Process Engineer

3+ years in Energy or LNG industry Operations Support

TWIC

Basic understanding of Process Engineering principles/techniques. Understands technical concepts in related engineering disciplines (Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Civil and Mechanical)

Baseline knowledge of discipline-specific industry codes, regulations, and standards

Understanding of an LNG project life cycle. Basic knowledge of project development, construction, safe work processes and project controls

Experience with the startup, operations and troubleshooting of LNG Operations

Knowledge of plant optimization plans and energy efficiency process and projects

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team at an operating LNG facility; including Operations, Maintenance, Regulatory/Compliance and commercial Ops

Must have the ability to read and understand P&ID's

Preferred

Master's degree in chemical engineering

3+ years in LNG Facility Commissioning, Start-up and Operations Support

Knowledge of LNG Technology and other renewable energy technologies. (APCI technology preferred)

Extensive knowledge of LNG process (APCI preferred), equipment performance & operations (Pre-treatment, Liquefaction, Storage and Loading and Utilities)

Company

Sempra Infrastructure

Sempra develop, build, operate and invest in infrastructure critical to meet the world's energy and climate needs. It is a sub-organization of Sempra Energy.

Founded in 1998

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees