- Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of process piping and pressure vessel systems.
- Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support clients projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
- Oversight of equipment fabricator vendors:
- Factory acceptance testing
- Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues
- Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
- Plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to piping and vessels
- Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
- Serve as technical resource for other departments within client (such as plant operations) as needed for existing static equipment.
Functional Skills:
- Ability to think logically through complex technical issues and clearly document ideas, processes and conclusions
- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend the following engineering documents:
- P&ID
- Piping Isometric and Orthographic Drawings
- Fabrication Drawings
- Site layout and civil plan drawings
- Pressure vessel MAWP/wall thickness calculations
- Ability to use 2D drafting programs (such as Autocad)
- Ability to use 3D CAD programs (such as Solidworks, CATIA, or Fusion360) to generate or inspect designs is a plus
- Ability to use pressure vessel design software (such as Compress, or PV Elite) to generate designs is a plus
- Ability to use pipe stress analysis software (such as CAESAR II, AutoPipe, or CAEPIPE) to analyze spools
- Ability to work safely in confined spaces (such as inside of tanks) and at heights
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) is required; knowledge of VBA is a plus
- Ability to speak, read and write English is required
Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to work well with other engineering disciplines, internal resources, and external parties while displaying clients core values
- Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively through digital, written and verbal language to different project stakeholders
Other:
- Experience with industrial gases, cryogenic systems, air separation plants and chemical plants
- Broad knowledge of static equipment such as storage vessels, heat exchangers, and process piping systems
- Knowledge of the design and operation of cryogenic cold boxes, pre-purification systems, and cryogenic liquid bulk tanks is a plus.
- Knowledge of cutting, welding, brazing and related thermal processes used for piping and vessel fabrication as well as NDE techniques
- Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, CGA and participate in code conferences as a representative of the client.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum of 3-10 years relevant experience with process piping and/or pressure vessel engineering including design, fabrication, testing and commissioning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A graduate degree is not required, but considered a plus.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus
- Knowledge of relevant industry practices such as oxygen level cleaning, and safety best practices is a plus
- API certifications are a plus
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or other NDE certifications are a plus