bp Launchpad · 3 weeks ago
Principal Facilities Engineer
Throop, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expbp Launchpad is committed to investing in lower carbon energy and specializes in renewable natural gas production. The Principal Facilities Engineer will provide engineering support for the Assai Renewal Natural Gas plant in Throop, PA, focusing on plant optimization and collaboration with operations and maintenance personnel.
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Responsibilities
Lead the creation of MOC's to document plant modifications and upgrades
Work directly with 3rd-party engineering firms for engineering deliverables that are not internally generated
Work with plant PSM coordinator to ensure PSM deliverables are kept up to date
Review and approve major engineering submittals generated by 3rd parties
Provide engineering input into operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures and strategies
Drive the right level of risk assessment for changes, from a Hazard Checklist to a HAZOP
Ensure designs are aligned with safety and long-term serviceability as top priorities
Act as a resource for new operators and technicians in the design and operation of the gas plant
Provide start-up support for plant upgrades
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent in related field
More than 5 years experience with natural gas processing, refining, petrochemicals or related field
Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for operating facilities (e.g. ASME, API)
Experience with designing & executing minor mechanical modifications and/or overseeing complex repair scopes
Experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance, and operation of gas processing equipment
Experience in root cause failure analysis
Proficient in working with PFDs and P&IDs
Lead the creation of MOC's to document plant modifications and upgrades
Work directly with 3rd-party engineering firms for engineering deliverables that are not internally generated
Work with plant PSM coordinator to ensure PSM deliverables are kept up to date
Review and approve major engineering submittals generated by 3rd parties
Provide engineering input into operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures and strategies
Drive the right level of risk assessment for changes, from a Hazard Checklist to a HAZOP
Ensure designs are aligned with safety and long-term serviceability as top priorities
Act as a resource for new operators and technicians in the design and operation of the gas plant
Provide start-up support for plant upgrades
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience with cryogenic gas plant operations
The following specific technical experience is desirable: gas processing/treating, gas compression equipment, pressure swing adsorption, flares and thermal oxidizers
Knowledge and understanding of fluid flow principles, thermal systems, pressure relief systems, mechanical design, and structural analysis
Understanding of ASME, AISC, OSHA, AGA & ASTM standards
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
Quarterly Momentum Bonus
401K Program
Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees)
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
Parental leave policy, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Company
bp Launchpad
Started in 2018, bp Launchpad is an investment unit and business scale-up which backs and rapidly scales disruptive energy start ups through provision of growth capital, scaling support and strategic synergies with bp.
11-50 employees
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