Process Engineer

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation.

NorthStar possesses the skills and expertise to self-perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems throughout a broad array of industrial applications.

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The Process Engineer for this position is responsible for development of process design parameters including design concept, criteria, equipment specifications, code interpretations, equipment design, calculations, and selections. The Engineer is also responsible for developing the technical deliverables required for industrial process systems, as well as the overall system design for industrial facilities in one or more of the following areas, gas treating, oil and gas, power plants, or liquid material handling.

Process Engineer with 7-10 years of experience, working in Engineering Consulting, capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibilities creating and updating P&ID's, creating chemical process simulations (HYSYS, ProMax, UniSim, Pipe-Flo, etc.), sizing, selecting and evaluation of PSV’s, and creating spec sheets for process equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate communication with clients, management, and co-workers
• Know and understand the specific scope of work, design criteria, and project standards
• Participate in weekly calls as requested to verify scope and information
• Preparing and maintaining calculations for submittals for applicable permits or client review
• Developing system design including PFD, P&ID, Layouts, and Specifications
• Check work received from Designers/Drafters for correctness and quality
• Ensure all engineering tasks are on budget and on schedule
• Develop process parameters including mass flow, heat transfer, material balance capacities and rates
• HYSYS, ProMax, UniSim, Pipe-Flo or other analysis simulation software
• Performing and completing advanced engineering work serving as a technical specialist for complex engineering assignments
• Sizing, selecting and evaluation of Relief Devices according to API 520 & API 521 Pt. I & Pt. II and performing flare analysis
• Sizing and selecting atmospheric pressure and vacuum protection devices according to API 2000
• Experience interfacing with the mechanical, structural and electrical engineers
• Line lists, Equipment list, and initial instrument list
• Logic diagrams and cause and effect charts for the facility

Job Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Chemical Process Engineering in midstream and petrochemical industry (7-8 years preferred)
• Familiarity with process design and control
• Familiarity with relevant industrial standards, including: API 520, API 521 Pt. I & Pt. II, API 2000, ASME Sec. VIII, API 610, etc.
• Able to identify and analyze problems and implement solutions
• Developing industry specific calculations for systems such as chemical balance, pipe flow rates, compression, maximum intended inventory, over pressure protection, etc.
• Developing sizing information for process equipment (compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, distillation columns, separators, reactors, etc.) and provide information in the form of equipment datasheets
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in project leadership and/or supportive roles
• Professional License (P.E.) in the State of Louisiana and/or Texas preferred
• Light physical effort required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about facility

NorthStar Benefits Summary:

NorthStar has an industry leading insurance benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, emergency, hospital indemnity, critical illness, etc.  The company supplements payments for medical insurance making the employee’s portion of the cost one of the lowest in the industry.  Benefits paid by the company include long-term disability and life insurance.  NorthStar also provides a 401K savings plan with contribution matching and no waiting period to enroll.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.