Process Engineer
About The Position
GEA Systems North America LLC is seeking Two (2) Process Engineers in Columbia, MD . Responsibilities to include: Development of process flow diagram (PFD) and heat and mass balance; Coordinate with European Centers of Competence within GEA when needed; Recommend and support laboratory and/or pilot tests; Specification of process equipment including size and materials of construction; Engage and evaluate third-party suppliers’ proposals and equipment selections (pumps, fans, motors, etc.); General guidance for mechanical designers on general arrangement drawings; Support proposal development, generally review and comment but occasionally as an author; Ensure technical compliance with customer specifications; Responsible for GEA process system performance warranties; Complete plant audits to support new opportunities; Visit and meet with customers, usually in support of GEA regional sales managers; Build and maintain relationships with GEA customers, promote GEA within your network; Confirmation and revision of sales activities above, as needed; Create the piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) and maintain throughout the project lifecycle; Create, review, and/or approve various lists (equipment, connection point, utilities, valves, instruments); Write parts of the control system functional description and the O&M manual; Approver of general arrangement plot plan and elevation view drawings; Subject matter expert for all things related to the process, e.g. support project manager in procurement; Contribute during internal GEA meetings as well as external customer meetings; Support safety related evaluations such as Hazop meetings; Startup/Commissioning of GEA plants – generally each process engineer starts up their own plants; Training customer process and operations personnel on GEA process systems; and Ongoing customer troubleshooting support. 20%-30% Domestic travel requirement. Your Profile / Qualifications Requirements to include : Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 36 months of experience in job offered or related field, and the following experience: Industry process engineering experience; Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products. Alternative Requirements to include : Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 12 months of experience in job offered or related field, and the following experience: Industry process engineering; Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 36 months of experience in job offered or related field, and the following experience: Industry process engineering experience; Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products.
- Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 12 months of experience in job offered or related field, and the following experience: Industry process engineering; Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products.
- Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Responsibilities
- Development of process flow diagram (PFD) and heat and mass balance
- Coordinate with European Centers of Competence within GEA when needed
- Recommend and support laboratory and/or pilot tests
- Specification of process equipment including size and materials of construction
- Engage and evaluate third-party suppliers’ proposals and equipment selections (pumps, fans, motors, etc.)
- General guidance for mechanical designers on general arrangement drawings
- Support proposal development, generally review and comment but occasionally as an author
- Ensure technical compliance with customer specifications
- Responsible for GEA process system performance warranties
- Complete plant audits to support new opportunities
- Visit and meet with customers, usually in support of GEA regional sales managers
- Build and maintain relationships with GEA customers, promote GEA within your network
- Confirmation and revision of sales activities above, as needed
- Create the piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) and maintain throughout the project lifecycle
- Create, review, and/or approve various lists (equipment, connection point, utilities, valves, instruments)
- Write parts of the control system functional description and the O&M manual
- Approver of general arrangement plot plan and elevation view drawings
- Subject matter expert for all things related to the process, e.g. support project manager in procurement
- Contribute during internal GEA meetings as well as external customer meetings
- Support safety related evaluations such as Hazop meetings
- Startup/Commissioning of GEA plants – generally each process engineer starts up their own plants
- Training customer process and operations personnel on GEA process systems
- Ongoing customer troubleshooting support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
