Optimized Process Designs LLC ยท 21 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer
Katy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelOptimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is a Koch company seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer to lead midstream oil and gas projects. The role involves applying technical expertise across all project phases, mentoring junior engineers, and owning critical process deliverables including simulations and design calculations.
ConstructionOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise to projects in all phases of work from initial project scope development through construction
Lead process engineering on multiple projects with assistance from other Process Engineers
Mentor junior engineers to help accelerate their technical advancement
Independently evaluate and design facilities for midstream and downstream projects
Basic & detailed design engineering activities for the assigned project in refineries and gas processing facilities
Be the technical owner on all process deliverables such as - performing process simulations, design calculations, sizing & selection of equipment, etc
Review of client's documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of FEED design & calculations, PFD, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, heat material balance, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations, instrument datasheets including control valves and relief valves, and other process design-related tasks
Evaluate vendor quotes and develop equipment bid tabs
Assist in the development of I/O lists, line lists, cause & effect, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies, and providing necessary engineering inputs to the other disciplines
Assist in developing start-up and operating manuals, attend and assist in Process Hazard Analysis meetings for projects, and attend start-ups for plants when requested
Qualification
Required
Process engineering experience in midstream or downstream oil and gas industries
Working knowledge of process simulator software (ex: HYSYS, Unisim, etc.)
Experience preparing equipment datasheets for heat exchangers, pumps, vessels, compressors, fired heaters, electric heaters, and distillation columns
Experience in sizing PSVs and Control valves
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
Professional Engineer license
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Optimized Process Designs LLC
Established in 1980, Optimized Process Designs LLC (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services at project locations throughout the United States.
Founded in 1980
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gustavo Uribe
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