Valmet · 1 day ago
System Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expValmet is a leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The System Engineer will provide consulting services for green and brown field project activities, including analytical technology specification and system integration solutions.
Industrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Determine the proper analytical technology and system integration solution as required for the application
Provide recommendations in written report for analysis improvement, equipment replacement, maintenance reduction, etc
Onsite support / scope development for new project
Preparation of datasheets, analyzer list, and preliminary drawings as required
Direct the project designer in the creation of detailed drawings for shelters or racks including the following drawing types: plan views, elevations, electrical power / signal / communication wiring diagrams, utility piping and tubing schematics, sample conditioning system flow schematics, detailed sample probe drawings, alarm system (relay or PLC) detailed wiring diagrams, fabrication, and demo drawings
Specify the project Bill of Material
Approve material requisitions for purchase of equipment
Support craftsman during the production phase of the project
Support technician during testing and customer FAT phases of the project
Finalize design documentation to represent 'as built' condition
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics
Associates technical degree and strong background in analytical technology / systems will be considered
10+ years successful experience in an analyzer project engineering role
Communicate complex design requirements with key customers, the design team, and craftsmen
Candidate to have working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of software including: AutoCAD, Solid Edge / Solidworks, ChemCAD, Visual Basic is a plus
Direct the complete design for analyzer system integration projects including: plan views, elevations, electrical power / signal, utility piping / tubing, sample conditioning systems, sample probes, and alarm systems (PLCs or Relay Logic)
Ability to perform calculations: sample lag time, sample pressure drop, sample supply / return line sizing, sample dewpoint (using ChemCAD software), utility piping / tubing line sizing, tubing orifice sizing, valve / regulator Cv sizing, panelboard loading, transformer sizing, circuit breaker sizing, electrical conductor sizing
Must be able to read and understand end user P&IDs. Candidate to provide recommendations / redlines as needed
Working knowledge of codes / standards: NEC, IEC, API, NFPA, ISA
Firm grasp of hazardous area classifications: Class I Division 1, Class I Division 2, ATEX Zone 1, and ATEX Zone 2 electrical areas
Experience with NEMA 7 electrical equipment for hazardous areas
Knowledge of analyzers including: Gas Chromatographs, UV/IR Continuous Gas Analyzers, Paramagnetic Continuous Gas Analyzers, FTNIR, CEMS, pH & conductivity, TOC, Zirconium Oxide / Catalytic Bead stack analyzers
Knowledge of analyzer applications: process, stack O2/Combustible, CEMS, HRVOC, Subpart Ja
Working knowledge of signal communications protocol: Modbus, OPC, TCP/IP Ethernet
Experience in reading / understanding petrochemical or refinery electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, structural specifications
Experience in reviewing analytical system integration quotations against a set of customer specifications and analyzer data sheets
Project experience in the field at a petrochemical or refinery site
Preferred
10+ years experience as a lead engineer for analytical system integration projects
Registered P.E. in the State of Texas
Benefits
Generous wage and benefits package
Company-funded registered pension plan
Company
Valmet
Valmet is a global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-12-22Post Ipo Debt
2025-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $440.08M
2025-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $503.64M
Leadership Team
Thomas Hinnerskov
President and CEO
Jon Jested-Rask
Executive Vice President - Tissue
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