Process Engineer

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargroves key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. Were happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Job Scope: The Process Engineer will provide process engineering analyses, recommendations, and implementations in problem-solving and improvement efforts. This includes the development of concepts through detailed process design. Work closely manufacturing representatives to define problems and improvement ideas. Work closely with capital projects to provide process design basis. Provide process expertise to plant functional groups for PHA/LOPA, MOCs, and design changes. Work under minimal supervision in Freeport, TX.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Applying process design skills from conceptual and detailed projects including developing heat and material balances, specifying process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and vessels. Able to evaluate distillation towers and internals and developing and updating engineering flow diagrams (PFD and PID).

• Providing in-depth understanding and skills in the following engineering activities: equipment sizing (pumps, heat exchangers, vessels), line sizing, specifying instrumentation (flow meters and control valves), marking up PIDs as needed for the design, providing operating and control narratives, selecting equipment by evaluating vendor quotes, and assembling drawings and documentation necessary for designs by other disciplines.

• Have a working understanding of process controls and safety instrumented systems

• Evaluate process options and develop operation and design improvements for EHS goals.

• Develop project scopes and economic justification. This includes preparation of capital authorization requests.

• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.

Experience: Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to apply chemical engineering principles to solve manufacturing problems, improve production processes, increase productivity, and develop process design scopes for capital projects.

• Able to analyze process data and accurately

• Implement process improvements to maximize productivity and minimize manufacturing costs.

• Effective communication with cross-functional teams in a plant environment, and corporate stakeholders.

• Familiar with process engineering design and practices to effectively prioritize and self-manage.

• Skilled in the use of process engineering tools.

• Can manage multiple projects with competing time and resources.

• Demonstrates clear and compelling actions to achieve process improvement and designs to meet business needs.

• Engages all stakeholders in a positive, energetic and productive way.

• Collaborates, supports and leverages the strengths of others to accomplish individual, team and company goals.

• In times of change, maintains focus on project delivery and adjusts effectively to work with changing priorities.

• Verbal and written communications are clear, productive, timely and informative.

• Handles risk and uncertainty commensurate to position and is responsive in ambiguous situations.

• Owns area of functional expertise and knowledge by applying it to daily work and projects in a way that advances the function within the company.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.