Senior Piping and Vessels Engineer

Messer Americas•Bethlehem, TX

109d

About The Position

The purpose of the Senior Pressure Vessel and Piping Engineer is to provide technical expertise within Messer’s Project Execution department regarding various forms of plant static equipment including design, specification, fabrication, repair, operation and code compliance. Since every single plant project requires process piping and pressure vessels, the engineer will be involved in some capacity with a wide variety of projects with a large range of technical complexity. This position will primarily provide value to the organization by executing deliverables for project engineers/managers, providing preliminary equipment design/cost bases to the proposals group, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as required.

Requirements

Experience with industrial gases, cryogenic systems, air separation plants and chemical plants
Broad knowledge of static equipment such as storage vessels, heat exchangers, and process piping systems
Knowledge of cutting, welding, brazing and related thermal processes used for piping and vessel fabrication as well as NDE techniques
Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, CGA and participate in code conferences as a representative of Messer
Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 3-10 years relevant experience with process piping and/or pressure vessel engineering including design, fabrication, testing and commissioning.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the design and operation of cryogenic cold boxes, pre-purification systems, and cryogenic liquid bulk tanks is a plus.
A graduate degree is not required, but considered a plus.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus
Knowledge of relevant industry practices such as oxygen level cleaning, and safety best practices is a plus
API certifications are a plus
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or other NDE certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of process piping and pressure vessel systems.
Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support Messer Americas projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
Oversight of equipment fabricator vendors:
Factory acceptance testing
Ability to follow project from the initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues
Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor
Plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to piping and vessels
Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas (such as plant operations) as needed for existing static equipment.