Process Engineer, PE
vestalSan Antonio (TX)
About the role
Senior Process Engineer The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of designs for process/chemical systems within industrial facilities.
Job Duties:
- Proficient in designing piping systems that transport gases, chemicals, and liquids within the industrial facility. Selection of appropriate materials, sizing pipes, and ensuring efficient flow rates.
- Create detailed piping layouts.
- Develop process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), system layout plans (optimizing space utilization and ensuring efficient workflow), equipment sizing and selection (such as pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers), and associated specification write-ups.
- Execute process design from conceptual design and criteria development through construction document production and provide engineering support during construction.
- Serve as lead process engineer for select projects, including supervising assigned mechanical drafting and engineering resources.
- Prepare cost estimates as needed for piping systems. Perform field observations and obtain information on existing conditions on select projects.
- Interface with multiple engineering disciplines, project management, system owners, vendors and contractors via phone, email, and live meetings.
- Perform engineering calculations and communicate on PC system.
- Design chemical process systems utilizing pressure loss and stress analysis programs.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process systems, and continue to broaden and deepen your own expertise in the process engineering and construction field.
- Contribute to monthly mechanical project controls reports.
- Actively identify and manage risk for clients and the company.
- Comply with Company's Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
- Support recruiting mechanical team
- Maintain membership and participate in select applicable local professional engineering society and encourage other mechanical engineers to do the same.
- Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Knowledge / Skill / Ability / Education / Experience: Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.10+ years of experience is required. PE is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is required.
Knowledge of chemical process systems control philosophy including P&ID development.
Experience with the design and engineering of systems that consist of fluid transfer, heat exchange, friction loss in piping systems, ultrapure/high purity water systems, specialty gas and chemical systems, solvent/acid/hazardous wastewater treatment systems or other related systems. Strong familiarity of piping materials and equipment required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Familiarity with Lean design practices is preferred.
Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
Must comply with Vestal Corporations' core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.
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