Associate Engineer, Process

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Engineer, Process reports to the Engineering Superintendent, Process, and is the technical contact for all matters related to the process technology employed in the facility.  The Associate Engineer, Process provides Operations and Maintenance departments with process expertise to support commissioning, start-up, operation and shutdown of process units, monitors daily plant operations, performs troubleshooting and process optimization, participates in development of capital projects, conducts research and process testing as required to solve problems, supports safety and environmental compliance, and understands business objectives so that the facility operates in support of business needs.   

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop tools to monitor process performance and make improvement recommendations.

• Support plant Operations personnel in troubleshooting process issues and concerns.

• Develop and run computer process simulations in support of daily plant operations, plant modifications and capital projects.

• Design and carry out tests in the interest of enhancing production or solving process problems.

• Provide process engineering support for the commissioning, start-up and operation of the LNG plant and/or new process units installed in the facility.

• Participate in the development, reviews and bidding of engineering services and technical contracts.

• Provide project support by providing technical oversight of the process design and reviewing contractor’s documents.

• Participate in the development of process basis, preliminary estimates, and schedules for project design scopes.

• Thoroughly understand the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.

• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) utilizing checklist, “what if”, and Hazard and Operability Review (HAZOP) methodologies.

• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. (PSSR).

• Participate in incident investigation teams.

• Participate in regulatory agency audits.

• Support procedure development and training related to capital projects, temporary or new modes of operation, and compliance.

• Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.

• Work with Engineering and Construction department to assure O & M interests are represented on major projects.

• Interact with and support Commercial Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments as required.

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Knowledge: Understands the principles of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and hydrocarbon process chemistry.  Familiar with the hazards of hydrocarbon processes and the methods used to keep process facilities safe. Basic knowledge of LNG process engineering. Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations and their implementation in operating facilities. Competent in the use of process simulation software. 

Skills:

• Exceptional teamwork skills.

• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies. 

• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.

• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision, and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.

• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines. 

• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations. 

• Computer savvy including Project Management, database, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, and HYSYS computer process simulation.

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Education and Certifications: bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.

• Experience: Zero (0)+ years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations, depending on type of experience. Experience with LNG liquefaction, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or another hydrocarbon processing is required. Previous experience in commissioning and start-up’s is a plus.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports. 

FREEDOM TO ACT

The Associate Engineer, Process requires minimal supervision.  

WORK CONDITIONS 

• Job is performed in an industrial plant setting. 

• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.

• Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate.

• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.  

• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. 

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.

• Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, and CPR.

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in good standing status.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.