Lead Modular Process Engineer

Disability Solutions - Des Plaines, IL

Full-time - Senior

Des Plaines, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lead Modular Process Engineer at Honeywell UOP will play a crucial role in supporting various aspects of the modular business, which includes sales support, process design, and the engineering phases of prefabricated Modular Process Plants utilizing UOP technologies. This position is integral to the development and enhancement of standards, tools, and technologies for modular equipment offerings. The engineer will be involved in the entire lifecycle of equipment projects, from proposal phase designs through to procurement, fabrication, and delivery. The role may also extend to supporting UOP Sch A process technology efforts as demand dictates. In this position, the engineer will provide process engineering expertise throughout the duration of equipment projects, which will encompass one or more refinery processes and technologies, including new unit designs and revamps. Responsibilities will include performing basic engineering design, process selection, simulation, and equipment sizing, as well as conducting hydraulics and other calculations necessary for the sizing of equipment, control valves, and piping. The engineer will generate essential documents for design projects, such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and project specifications required for FEED and detailed engineering. The Lead Modular Process Engineer will also develop instrumentation and control philosophy specifications, participate in the development and review of plant layouts and modular 3-D models, and contribute to technical bid evaluations and design progress reviews. The role requires participation in internal and external HAZOP studies and interdisciplinary checks of project deliverables. The engineer will be responsible for completing assigned project work within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget, while keeping the Project Manager informed of progress and any issues that arise. Additionally, the engineer will work closely with sales support to produce optimized process solutions and participate in new technology development teams. The position demands strong technical leadership, mentoring capabilities, and compliance with Honeywell policies, including health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering expertise throughout the duration of equipment projects, including proposal phase design, basic engineering, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, and fabrication.
• Perform basic engineering design including process selection, simulation, and equipment sizing.
• Conduct hydraulics and other calculations for sizing of equipment, control valves, and piping.
• Generate documents for design projects including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and project specifications.
• Develop basic instrumentation and control philosophy specifications.
• Participate in the development and review of basic plant and equipment layout and modular 3-D models.
• Contribute to processes related to sub-vendors such as Technical Bid Evaluation and Design Progress Review.
• Contribute as a process engineer in internal and external HAZOP studies of Honeywell UOP-delivered modular process plants.
• Complete assigned project work per the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of progress on assigned tasks and bring any problems related to scope, schedule, and cost to their notice.
• Attend, lead, and contribute to project team meetings and customer meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to current design practices, tools, technical standards, policies, and procedures for the completion of assigned tasks.
• Document all calculations and work processes in a clear, concise format.
• Work with Sales Support to produce optimized process solutions in both budgetary and fixed proposal phases.
• Perform Customer Specifications Review and contribute to the development of Exceptions & Clarifications Communication when required on Fixed Price Proposals.
• Participate in new technology development/infrastructure teams when assigned.
• Keep up to date with customer needs and technologies within assigned areas.
• Recommend and participate in efforts for the improvement of technology, design tools, work processes & procedures.
• Interact closely with Technology Experts, Process Specialists, and Technical Services to solve complex problems.
• Provide technical leadership, set up infrastructure, and guidelines for Modular process engineering.
• Provide mentoring to the modular process team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years in Refining or Petrochemical Processes
• Detailed Engineering or EPC work experience
• Experience in commissioning, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of refinery plants
• Expertise in aspects of Process Engineering such as Process Simulation, Generation of PFD, P&ID & Equipment Specs, Hydraulic Calculation, Process Control, Project Documentation
• Experience working with Industrial Codes and Standards
• Familiar with Basic and Detailed Engineering work processes and inter-discipline interactions
• Knowledge of UOP Schedule A and Schedule A work process
• Knowledge of UOP license technologies
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills
• Strong mentoring skills
• Project management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work as part of a team

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in commissioning, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of refinery plants would be a plus
• Strong mentoring skills