Low Carbon Solutions Process Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. • Houston, TX

22h • $128,470 - $192,710 • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Oil & Gas is currently seeking a Process Engineer within our Carbon Capture Solutions team. In this role, you will serve as an experienced individual contributor on projects and assignments that are large and complex in nature and that support and enhance Caterpillar processes and product performance, durability, reliability, quality and serviceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering /or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of oil and gas experience with increasing responsibility
• In depth knowledge of molecular sieve technologies including TSA, PSA and VPSA
• Experience in other gas processing technologies including amine absorption, membranes, and distillation
• Must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Demonstrated system level understanding of engines and/or gas turbines in compression, and power generation applications
• Expertise in heat transfer, phase separation, and contactor / separator design
• Familiarity with engine emissions and aftertreatment options
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics software and applications
• Experience with chemical process flowsheets (Aspen Hysys, etc)
• Should demonstrate high Emotional Intelligence needed to be successful in a high-pressure environment while handling multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• The ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
• Strong technical leadership skills and ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well with employees in other business units, management, and external suppliers

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to process, mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams.
• Ability to mentor junior process engineers.
• Assist business development teams with customer presentations and technical discussions.
• Lead development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Heat and Material Balances, Process Simulations, and Basis of Design Documents
• Perform process simulations using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and other Aspen Suite tools.
• Perform technoeconomic evaluation of solutions based on process performance, economics, operability, and scalability.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support project development from feasibility studies through FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across internal and external project teams.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and 3-D model reviews.
• Review vendor packages and support equipment selection.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
• Provide technical support during customer meetings and workshops.
• Interface with EPC companies, technology providers, and equipment vendors.
• Present engineering recommendations to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support preparation of technical proposals and licensing packages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior