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Lead Process Systems Engineer

Career growth opportunities for a chemical engineer, seeking a technical challenge in a fast-paced environment executing the process systems design of a wide range of technologies and projects.  

Role Overview

• Executes process systems major deliverables according to a set engineering design criteria utilizing approved engineering procedures and practices.
• Prepares, coordinates, and reviews designs, studies, reports and proposals.
• Uses specialized engineering hydraulic programs such as Flare System Analyzer (Flarenet), PIPENET, AFT Fathom, VMGSim, etc to interpret or complete calculations.
• Uses 3D model software such as SmartPlant Review or PDSView in order to review the physical design of a plant or drive the client attended model review.
• Takes the initiative to coordinate the detailed design development of a system with other engineering disciplines while managing workload and meeting schedule due dates. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Leading a discipline team in the execution of process systems deliverables according to the budget and project schedule.
• Giving technical guidance and performance feedback to direct reports.
• Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) development and review
• Line Designation Tables (LDTs) development and review – line lists with process and mechanical design conditions captured
• Hydraulic calculations – for pumps, compressors, control valves, and line sizing
• Flare system design and Process Safety Valves (PSV) sizing
• Design Pressure and Temperature Diagrams (DPDTs) development – analyzing and determining piping systems design conditions
• Technical Lists development – scoping documents such as equipment list, PSV list, Specialty Piping (SP) Items list
• 3D Model Review execution – organizing and running a review of the physical design of systems
• Vendor print review execution – commenting on deviations from a set of technical design criteria provided to a vendor
• HazOp review execution – organizing technical documentation and participating in a hazard and operability review of a system
• Speciality Piping (SP) item and Relief Valve Datasheet development – define a set of technical criteria and conditions for vendors to use to design engineered items 

Basic Qualifications

• A recognized bachelors degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college or university. Masters degree preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them for design execution
• Familiarity with major regulations and industry codes and standards affecting standard design, quality, or processes
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication for reports and presentations
• Chartered engineer or willingness to pursue
• Extensive experience in process system design in both FEED and EPC projects and substantial experience in leading teams.

Industry Experience: 

Specific experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments if required:

• Natural gas processing including liquefaction and regasification
• Coal, gas or biomass to chemicals such as methanol and ammonia
• Petrochemicals such as HDPE, LDPE, MEG, PET, PTA, PVC and others
• Carbon capture and sequestration
• Solar and/or combined cycle power plants
• Hydrogen value chain including reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fuelling stations
• Offshore and onshore pipelines
• Desalination, raw water, demineralized water and wastewater treatment plants
• Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above.

What we offer

At Bechtel we offer a competitive salary package with the opportunity for flexible working to achieve greater work-life balance. Employee wellbeing is at the centre of our business and Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live healthy lives. We can offer:

Flexible Working

Private Medical Coverage

Life Insurance Program

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability Scheme

Our Commitment

Bechtel’s Vision, Values and Covenants commit us to the ideals of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration, among others. These values help define our culture, our way of doing business, and the positive impact we aspire to make in the world through our people and projects. At our project sites and offices, we have many colleagues from different nationalities, religions, and backgrounds working together to accomplish amazing things