Principal Process Engineer

Worley - Metairie, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Metairie, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Process Engineer at Worley is responsible for the design and optimization of process units within the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. This role involves applying advanced engineering techniques to develop innovative designs while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The engineer will work independently with minimal supervision, contributing to all phases of project engineering from initial consulting to final decommissioning.

Responsibilities

• Implements, modifies, and maintains chemical processes.
• Calculates and organizes data for process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations of operation, sizing and performance.
• Models processes and facility unit operations.
• Ensures proper sequence of operation.
• Ensure adherence to client and/or company specifications, governing codes and standards, and good engineering practice.
• Ensure adherence to client and/or company health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) requirements as well as state and federal regulations.
• Participate in the development of process engineering effort-hour estimates for proposed projects.
• Monitor the schedule and ensure that project objectives are met, project controls are monitored and execution is within the approved budget.
• Responsible for reporting on engineering status to the Project Manager and Department Manager, and performing monthly or bi-weekly assessments of progress.
• Participate and contribute advanced level development of all phases of project engineering, including FEED, detail design and construction support.
• Experience in development of facility drawings, checking/troubleshooting process equipment system designs and participation in hazard reviews.
• Develops process flow diagram to define heat and material balance.
• Prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment/systems.
• Develops process specifications, e.g. separation equipment, heat exchangers, treating equipment, chemical treatment systems and fired heaters.
• Participates in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Participates and supports development for Process Hazard Analysis events.
• Directs activities to ensure that installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of applications engineering experience, and 4+ years lead role or related experience with engineering design of oil and gas production (upstream) facilities, equipment specifications and safety systems (API 14C).
• Experience with facility simulation software for oil and gas process systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• P.E. License required.
• Recognized Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Related technical field from an accredited college or University required.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Commitment to sustainability and low carbon energy infrastructure.