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Pilot Plant Process Design Engineer
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, seeking talented and experienced Pilot Plant Process Design Engineers. The role involves leading process design through all stages of pilot plant and laboratory projects, providing troubleshooting and technical support, and implementing engineering solutions to meet operational objectives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Perform early design scoping and project development for laboratory and pilot plant projects, with a focus on technical feasibility and identification of alternative solutions:
Create project scoping documents to consolidate and communicate findings
Provide technical support to Capital Projects throughout the initial project development and appropriation process
Collaborate closely with R&D program leads and other resources to complete the above
Complete detailed process design work for projects designed in-house:
Develop project PFDs, P&IDs, and plot plans
Specify and select equipment such as pumps, vessels, and instrumentation needed to meet project goals, often with limited or changing information
Develop quality assurance plans and ensure quality of final work product against design specifications
Lead projects through all safety, health, and environmental reviews
Provide support and technical work direction to trades during construction phase as needed
Serve as primary interface for pilot plants designed and/or constructed at third party facilities
Provide routine support for pilot plant and laboratory operations:
Provide daily unit troubleshooting support as needed
Review and support site management of change, and continuous improvement activities
Specify pressure relief devices in new or changing service in accordance with API 520 guidance
Participate in unit HAZOPs and close out HAZOP findings as needed
Serve as designated backfill for production engineering duties, including release reporting and raw materials ordering
Support of Global Lab Operations including any required travel
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 yrs relevant experience
Proficient in process simulation (Pro/II or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite
Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills to allow for effective teamwork on projects, relationship building across business lines, and sharing of results with other teams and third parties
Extremely self-motivated with the ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives, effectively prioritize workload, and progress multiple projects simultaneously
Adaptable and approach changes with a constructive and positive attitude
Demonstrated experience in solving technical problems, with the ability to think critically and analyze and interpret data while evaluating problems and formulating effective, sustainable solutions
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in specifying process equipment and sizing pressure relief devices
Demonstrated experience in applying relevant industry codes (ASME, NFPA, API, etc.) to lab and pilot-scale equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
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