CDI Engineering Solutions

Process Design Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 27669728
      Process Design Engineer
      Client facility in Houston, Texas

      Job Summary:
      Process Design Engineer to provide process analysis and design for specialty chemical manufacturing units. Activities include identifying, defining, justifying, and implementing capital and non-capital improvement projects improving operational effectiveness and meeting business objectives. In addition, this role participates in unit problem troubleshooting, process hazard analysis and other process analysis support of operating units.

      Job Responsibilities:
      • Promotes Safety and safe behaviors by actively engaging in Personal Safety programs and Process Safety Management activities.
      • Participates in reviews related to process design including Design Package reviews, Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Incident Investigations, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
      • Develops personal capabilities in a broad set of process engineering tools including process simulation, heat transfer design, fluid dynamics analysis, distillation/separation design and other related process engineering design tools.
      • Works on developing improvement concepts and preparing feasibility studies including high level project scoping and economic analysis. Provide process engineering design through Front End Loading stages 1,2 & 3.
      • Completes Process Design Packages to support process improvements which includes PFD and P&ID development, equipment and instrumentation process spec sheets and preliminary Process control strategies.
      • Effectively completes the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) activities and follows the Project Implementation Process.
      • Functions as process design engineer on licensing and capital projects developing PFDs, P&IDs, and multiple design data sheets for a variety of process equipment and processes.

      Job Qualifications:
      • A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Degree’s in other engineering or related disciplines will be considered with relevant experience.
      • 5-15 years’ experience including 2 years in process design along with operating experience in a chemical or similar process is a required.
      • Design Package reviews, Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Incident Investigations, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
      • Proficiency in several Chemical Engineering sub-disciplines (fluid flow, heat transfer, distillation/separations, process control, modeling, reaction engineering) is a plus.
      • Aspen Plus or equivalent simulation software.
      • Fluent in current version of Aspen Plus or equivalent simulation software is a plus.
      • Proficiency in several Chemical Engineering sub-disciplines (fluid flow, heat transfer, distillation/separations, process control, modeling, reaction engineering) is a plus.
      • Analytical thinker with conceptual understanding and ability of applying experience and knowledge to identify best solutions.
      • Knowledge of sound engineering practices.
      • Strong planning and organizational skills.
      • Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
      • Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail, and other technical or business relevant applications.
      • Operational experience with Ethylene, Ethylene Oxide or their derivatives is desired.

      In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

      CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer.

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  • About the company

      CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary organization offering engineering, architecture, and allied technical expertise to a variety of markets.