Engineer I, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping•Spring, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer works as a technical expert on the successful delivery of projects for clients as a member of a project team within a market program (Asset Integrity Management Services). This includes providing technical expertise to the project manager and project team members with initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Chemical preferred)
6+ years of relevant professional experience
Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge, and transfer knowledge to other members of the team
Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information, determining context and evaluating the information provided, and engaging and collaborating with the sales team on potential opportunities by providing solutions
Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients, provides recommendations to enhance business, and drives change amongst colleagues and on assigned projects
Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results amongst colleagues and on assigned projects
Ability to utilize established rapport and role as subject matter expert with existing customers to identify and generate new business opportunities
Ability to coach others on development and customer intimacy and new opportunities
Must take responsibility for the actions, behaviors, decisions and results of themselves and the team they lead
Ability to utilize root cause analysis to improve performance
Must understand departmental goals and hold themselves and team members accountable for keeping commitments and high standards
Must be dependable and consistent
Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment
Must be an effective multi-tasker utilizing proficient time management skills
Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System
US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Professional certification preferred
Experience in a plant environment and/or within a consulting services organization preferred
Professional or chartered engineer license.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving a major project or several smaller ones.
Applies conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering.
Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
Prepare written documents, reports and presentations.
Develop understanding of the technical requirements and challenges and provide suggested opportunities of the business to formulate opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency on assigned projects, in day-to-day job tasks, and amongst team members.
Provide hands‑on technical expertise to support execution of project tasks, including: Development and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), Review and interpretation of material and energy balances, Review and interpretation of process equipment sizing and specifications, Performance or review of hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing.
Support and participate in process safety and risk management activities, including: Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP), What If, FMEA, risk assessments, and root cause analyses, Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, Leading or supporting electrical hazardous area classification (EHAC) studies, Participation in Damage Mechanism Assessments and Corrosion Control Programs.
Perform or review pressure relief device (PRD) and relief valve sizing, specification, and documentation in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Participate in client and team meetings.
Track and accurately report hours spent on projects.
Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
Serve as a mentor/coach to junior engineers and actively hone technical skills in others.