Senior Process Engineer
11 days ago
San Antonio
Job DescriptionSalary: $125,000 - $165,000 JOB SUMMARY: 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 Companys 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 sane., • Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organizations goals. 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., • 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.