Job Description

Established customers are exploring new processes to generate green fuels and technologies from non-traditional sources. Equipment is being designed and developed but validating and optimizing these technologies at different scales presents a challenge for many. From relatively small-scale proof of concept tests, through pilot plant scale installations. Zeeco’s new Advanced Research Complex will be a groundbreaking investment to provide world class facilities suited for this type of industrial scale research.

This position will be the process engineer for these new development facilities. General responsibilities include design and specification of equipment and processes, facility process and layout design, construction and commissioning support, overseeing operation of facilities and others.

Functional Responsibilities

• Produce design and specification information and details for equipment
• Pumps, blowers, compressors, heat exchangers, etc
• Applying past experience/knowledge to the design, construction and operation of the facilities
• Completing process and material mass balances
• Plant layout design
• Assist in development of plant operating narratives
• Serve as lead engineer in facility operation to meet all customer requirements in development and testing
• Confirm equipment selection and design
• Complete required calculations and sketches to establish equipment design
• Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
• Risk assessment & conflict resolution
• Travel to customer offices & facilities as required for design development, technical review, troubleshooting, etc.
• Blueprint reading
• HAZOP coordination, documentation, and implementation into facility design
• Assist in facility commissioning efforts
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred)
• Experience with facility design and operation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to professionally and comfortably interact with all departments
• Ability to work in areas where temperatures and noise levels can be extreme
• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines
• Regular and reliable attendance