Gas Processing Engineer

Broadwind Energy - Abilene, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Abilene, TX

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Broadwind Heavy Fabrications / Clean Fuel division is searching for a Gas Processing Engineer to join our Abilene, TX team. The Gas Processing Engineer is a member of a collaborative Product Development Team dedicated to developing innovative equipment solutions supporting the energy transition. In this role, the Process Engineer will apply a strong oil and gas process and component aptitude to deliver innovative, reliable, safe solutions. This role involves hands-on involvement from initial conceptual design and costing through product shipment and ongoing field support.

Responsibilities

• Support product definition and specification preparations including feasibility and basic risk assessment, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Develop and design gas processing systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Create and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for gas processing projects.
• Perform design calculations using process simulation and proprietary manufacturer software for component selection.
• Specify appropriate Control valves, Pressure Safety valves, Relief valves and Flowmeters for the application.
• Apply familiarity/knowledge of relevant regulations and codes applicable to automated gas processing equipment.
• Conduct instrumentation studies to select pressure, flow, current, temperature, and other analytical elements/transmitters.
• Manage assigned projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers to develop control logic and PLC programs to integrate sensors, transducers, actuators, and SCADA that deliver the projects specified input and output requirements.
• Interpret technical specifications and assist in clearly communicating requirements to manufacturing floor through drawings or work instructions.
• Contribute to the creation of product manufacturing process definition and documentation as needed.
• Participate in Hazard and Operability Analysis and Process Hazard Analysis evaluations, PFMEA, and various other risk assessments to assure product safety.
• Work with Manufacturing and Service personnel to provide hands-on troubleshooting, optimization.
• Work closely with customers to understand their needs and constraints to provide creative solutions to meet their needs.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while managing to timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience providing technical process design engineering support in a gas operating environment is required.
• Hands-on field experience troubleshooting equipment issues and training operators.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards/codes such as ASME, API, NFPA, IEEE, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Skilled at creating and interpreting P&ID and component requirements.
• Experience working with Process Simulation and Component Sizing Software.
• Basic navigation and design skills running Solid Works 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Robust analytical skills with exceptional reasoning abilities; ability to make sound, objective decisions derived from a variety of information.
• Ability to work on multiple projects successfully while maintaining deadlines.