SUMMARY
The Process Engineer is responsible for performing the process engineering design functions. These include the design of combustion and steam turbine auxiliary systems, process equipment, process control/instrumentation design integration and start-up support. The designs must meet contract and schedule requirements for MPW-A’s power projects in the Americas.
The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree and at least 7-10 years of experience with an EPC firm or combustion/steam turbine OEM. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision and possess effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare heat and materials balances, PFDs.
· Develop P&IDs.
· Develop Process data sheets for both instrumentation and equipment.
· Understanding of Process instrumentation and control principles.
· Able to perform and review hydraulic calculations.
· Control Valve specification and selection experience desired but not required.
· Heat exchanger thermal calculations.
· Pump sizing.
· Basic understanding of design work processes and workflow.
· Travel - 15%
· Perform other such duties as may be require
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Maintain a high level of understanding of the core products and technologies delivered by company.
· Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are emphasized.
· Willing and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
· The group shall adhere to all company policies, business practices and standard operating procedures and
· Report all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
· Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
· Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
· Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
· Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
· Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.
· Attend, contribute to or lead meetings during Japanese normal business hours a few times per month.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited College or University and 7-10 years’ experience with an EPC firm or combustion/steam turbine OEM.
Must-have Experience:
· Strong analytical skills.
· System simulations in AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow (or equivalent design software)
· Equipment design and rating experience (heat exchanger, pump, vessel, etc.)
· Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) design
· Gas Pipeline Codes and Standards
· P&ID management
Preferred Experience:
· Working knowledge of natural gas compressor design and operation
· Working knowledge of natural gas pressure regulating skids
· Experience with HAZOP, SIL reviews, construction punch-out, and project startup activities.
· Smart Plant PID software
· Design or specification of natural gas conditioning equipment, including: knock out drums, coalescing filters for liquids and solids, adsorption units, etc..
· Design or specification experience for control valves
· HRSG or boiler design experience
· Combined cycle Heat and Material Balance (HMB) creation and/or performance testing experience
Technical Knowledge: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid dynamics, P&IDs. Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese language skills are not mandatory, but beneficial.
Computer Skills: Advanced MS Excel, VBA Programming (not required but will need to learn VBA if hired)
Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable speaking to groups.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
· The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Possible travel to customer offices and construction sites is required.