Process Engineer

Job Overview:

Learns the content and application of standards, codes, guidelines, design techniques, and analysis methods. General Description includes basic process design and analysis on assigned deliverables in a McDermott project including deliverables such as conceptual process design, process simulations, heat and material balances, P&ID and PFD development. Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations and equipment and material specification. Reports functionally to the Process Engineering Lead on a project and administratively to the Process Engineering Manager. Maintains and promotes a focus on McDermott’s end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction. Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines. Ensures effective management of change. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity and budget control.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Gain an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule and all inter-discipline requirements.
• Prepare sketches of detail design to guide Designers.
• Check drawings.
• Keep the Area Lead/ Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress and concerns.
• Develop an awareness of c osts related to own work.
• Develop basic understanding of McDermott's business and customers it serves.
• Develop basic knowledge of McDermott's business units and interactions including engineering, fabrication, and marine functions.
• Develop advanced skills in use of standard productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Assist in Researching Data in proposal preparation.
• Understand and follow process design basis.
• Understand and apply standards and procedures.
• Assist in Process Studies under direction of Process Lead.
• Assist in Heat & Material Balance (H&MB) development for simple process units.  
• Produce Process Flow Diagram (PFD) sketch manually.
• Assist in preparation of material selection diagrams (provides process data).
• Assist in equipment sizing and calculations for equipment.  
• Compile equipment list.
• Assist in preparation of initial P&IDs for simple systems.
• Perform calculations as assigned by lead.
• Input Process Data on Instrument Data Sheets.
• Assist in development and depiction of controls on P&IDs for specific systems.
• Input process data on line list including design and upset conditions.
• Compile emissions summary as directed by lead.
• Performs relief valve calculations for simple services. Provides process data on PSV data sheets.
• Assist in Process Design of firewater, deluge, and gas detection systems. (May be assisted by Fire Protection Specialists.)
• Assist in Bid Tab Evaluation by checking vendor data against process data for simple equipment.
• Prepare simple sections of Operating Manual as directed by lead engineer.
• Attend training programs.
• Lists work assumptions for later review by supervisor. Work should reflect some process engineering experience.
• Aware of the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) aspects of the work.

      Reports to: Project: Lead Engineer
      Functional: Supervising Department Manager 
      Liaise with: Engineers, Design Supervisors, and Designers of their own discipline
      Supervises:  

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Accredited engineering degree as may be required by specific regions.  Prefer BSChE degree.
• Typically, 0 – 3 years of direct relevant experience required.  
• Is familiar with process design and unit operations.
• Is current on latest scientific and engineering methods.
• Desired/ Preferred Qualifications:
• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT)  
• Master Degree in Chemical Engineer

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