Principal Process Engineer

The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex process engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Process Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of process engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in process engineering as well as broad knowledge of the process engineering discipline within the engineering function.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards; Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations; Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures; Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements as Lead Engineer; Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget; Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and work-hour estimates; Prepare, review, and approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals; Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and technical queries; Participate in HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP, and other safety/operability/reliability studies and workshops

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering; 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design; Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills

Nice to have

Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable