Vacancy Overview
Principal Process Engineer – Houston, TX
Our client is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to work within their facilities located in Houston, TX, for an initial one-year assignment.
Primary Purpose
Responsible for the successful execution of contractor and supplier Process engineering work starting in the early project development phases through the project execution phase. Coordinates the execution of engineering scopes with the functional E&C Engineering team and all other discipline engineering teams. Ensures compliance with project specifications, company guidelines and philosophies, and maintains the technical integrity of the engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leads and manages assigned phases of the technical development and implementation of LNG and energy infrastructure projects.
- Utilizes and updates documentation in the Engineering Knowledge Bank.
- Serves as the company representative during design phase at Contractor office(s).
- Serves as the company’s primary representative within industry workgroups and consortia.
- Ensures engineering projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversees in-depth assessments of system breakdowns and develops corrective actions.
- Guides the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Conducts high-level engineering assessments for major expansion or modernization projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Engineering Design - A series of steps that engineers follow to find a solution to a problem.
- Engineering Blueprint/Schematics Interpretation - Reading Engineering drawings and understanding the ideas and information that they are intended to communicate.
- Root Cause Analysis - The process of discovering the root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions.
- Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management - The systematic approach to maintain health and safety at occupation and protect the environment.
- Project/Program Management - The process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.
Education/Experience:
- 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- At least 10 years of related experience.