Description

(*IN PLANT ROLE - See Client specific information below in Job Requirements)

Summary of Description:

Develop and oversee the engineering and design efforts for construction drawings / packages for projects.

Duties:

• Assist in the definition of project work scopes for engineering requirements, including package deliverable requirements.
• Assist with Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis
• Concisely describing the project requirements by means of engineering sketches and verbal instructions to the design staff. Presenting this work to the design personnel in an organized form suitable for design by the available personnel.
• Coordinating and organizing work with other disciplines. Maintaining good working relationships between disciplines.
• Checking drawing packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Performing calculations required for their discipline. The ability to check calculations of other engineers for completeness, code compliance and accuracy.
• Equipment Specifications and Vendor interaction.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related technical field from an accredited university with at least five (5) years of experience in petrochemical, chemical, offshore, pipeline or utility industries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement

Professional Engineer Intern with professional registration preferred

Specific Skills:

Knowledge of discipline design codes and other industry standard discipline related regulatory codes expected.

AutoCAD knowledge with 2 years minimum experience preferred.

Process Safety Management/Process Hazard Analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook or similar software with preference on spreadsheets, data base and word processing.

Familiar with discipline specific compute applications (i.e., ETAP, STAAD, CEASAR, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 

Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.

Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.

Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 

Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.

Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.

Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

* Due to in plant position the below referenced Job Duties have been provided to the client: 

The Project Engineer reports directly to the Facilities Projects Manager and will be in charge of general engineering, procurement, construction supervision and Operations support to the facility for all Capital Projects for both the Home Office and Site. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for schedule and budget for all projects under their direction. Preferably have knowledge of design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment and other process units, also understanding of all facets of processing, storage and transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards as well as knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Coordination of capital project technical activities including but not limited to scoping, planning, costing and scheduling.
• Being able to management multi-disciplines projects from initiation to completion.
• Familiar with MOC, ESR and PSSR processes.
• Follow Project Management Methodology to execute capital projects via a stage-gated delivery approach.
• Assist on internal evaluation of proposed capital projects and coordination with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Safety prior to sanctioning projects. This includes participation in five-year planning as part of career progress.
• Participate in pre-qualification of contractors and sub-contractors prior to any request for bids and provide input in the monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors performance throughout the life of the projects.
• During design: conduct and assist in in-house design or oversee external engineering firms contracted by client, also provide company engineering design input to the contractors for adherence to client codes and other relevant standards.
• During fabrication and procurement: coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturers, and Fabricators for on-time and quality delivery and provision of proper documentation.
• During construction/implementation: work closely with other departments and contractors for safe, on time, on budget delivery of the projects. Supervision of the construction quality and adherence to specifications within a safe work environment of all the contractors and subcontractors is a must.
• During project completion and close out: ensure all redlines are complete, As-Builts are finalized, stored in OpenText, lessons learned are captured and all invoices are paid.
• Participate in a multi-discipline team of professionals that provide Company support, monitoring, reporting, and project controls related to the project.
• Participate in the development of engineering specifications and provide support and quality assurance in the procurement of material, equipment, and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.
• For all projects, participate in the Management of Change process for all systems and existing plant modifications, review and provide input to changes through the change order process, and verify that documents and drawings are up to date.
• Keep the Facilities Projects Manager informed of any technical, schedule, or cost impacts to other project tasks & activities.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. A Professional Engineering License in good standing with the state of Texas or Louisiana is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum four (4) years’ LNG plant and/or natural gas processing plant operations are preferred, working experience within the oil and gas industry in a similar position of responsibility.
• Familiarity with Capital Project Life Cycle.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities:

• Computer skills including, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)