Process Engineer

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Process Engineer will help expand Energy Transfer’s existing assets by developing new projects involving cryogenic gas processing plants, NGL fractionation facilities, NGL exports, petrochemicals, alternative energy, and emerging technologies. The position involves planning, design, analytical problem solving, decision-making, teamwork, and communication. The level and title will be commensurate with experience, with Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, and Principal Engineer levels described. The role works with other engineering disciplines, project managers, operations teams, and third-party engineering companies. It provides process design and technical support through project development, design review, process hazard assessment, construction, commissioning, and start-up, as well as support for optimizing existing processes. Work takes place under normal office conditions and in the field, including visits to industrial and manufacturing settings. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; chemical engineering is preferred.
Relevant job-related experience is required according to level: 3–6 years for Engineer, 6–10 years for Senior Engineer, 10 or more years for Staff Engineer, and 12 or more years for Principal Engineer.
Knowledge of Microsoft products.
Knowledge of engineering simulation programs such as ProMax or Hysys.
Ability to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily.
The Principal Engineer level requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12 or more years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree and/or PE license is considered a plus.
Operational experience in the midstream or petrochemical industries is highly preferred.
Experience with NGL, fractionation, LPG export, amine, or cryogenic plants is a plus.
A PE license is strongly preferred for the Principal Engineer level.

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and operations.
Apply leadership, organization, communication, and teamwork skills developed through training and experience.
Perform upfront engineering for midstream assets, including amine treaters, condensate stabilizers, glycol dehydration, cryogenic gas processing plants, NGL fractionation facilities, petrochemical facilities, and NGL export terminals.
Assist project managers with process design, evaluation of operating scenarios, and development of project scopes and cost estimates.
Ensure the quality of Process Design Package deliverables, including PFDs, H&M balances, P&IDs, and equipment data sheets.
Provide technical support and oversight to capital project management teams and third-party engineering companies for design review, process hazard assessment, Layers of Protection Analysis, construction, commissioning, and start-up of processing, storage, and handling facilities.
Perform process technical evaluations during early project development.
Support plant process engineering in developing capital projects and optimizing existing processes.
Develop solutions in accordance with engineering standards, code compliance, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
Lead process design and development efforts for major capital projects.
Use available information and professional judgment to ensure events and processes comply with laws, regulations, and safety standards.
Proactively broaden and deepen process engineering knowledge and proficiency.
Influence others without direct authority.