Senior Thermal Engineer

Title: Senior Thermal Engineer

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000

Location: Houston, Texas

The client is a major licensor of technologies and a leading supplier of products and equipment for the Refining, Petrochemicals, Renewable Fuels and Sustainable Plastics and Green Energy industries. The heaters Process and Proposal department belongs to the Technology & New Business Group which is responsible for the technical support to business across the whole portfolio of technologies, products and equipment of company, from upfront proposals through projects execution and after sales services.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a junior level position in the Process group and primary responsibilities include

• Thermal Design and Process Engineering work for Fired Heaters, Electric Heaters, Waste Heat Recovery Units and associated auxiliaries in support of technical proposals, projects, studies and revamps
• Coordinating with Commercial, Engineering and Procurement teams for Proposal activities
• Prepare and review design of Fired Heaters, Electrical Heaters and Waste Heat Boilers
• Prepare and review datasheets and other documents for Fired and Electrical Heaters, Waste Heat Boilers and associated components such as burners, fans, Air Preheaters and SCR systems
• Development of the P&IDs, Review of Line Sizing, Pump Calculations, Hydraulics, Equipment & Instrument Datasheet preparation, Interlock Summary and Cause & Effect Diagram, Utilities & Tie-in Summary preparation, Equipment layout, Operating manual preparation
• Taking part in 3D Model reviews
• Preparation of Material Requisitions (RFQs)
• Evaluation of vendor quotations and prepare technical bid analysis for items like Burners, Fans, SCR system skids
• Coordinating the technical queries and technical deviations raised by various vendors
• Participate in Management Estimate Review meetings
• Once a project is awarded and begins execution, participate in Engineering review meetings for adhering to Project schedule and review of change orders
• Burner Testing & Burner start-up
• Participation in HAZOP and SIL reviews with clients, end users or EPCs
• Provide Pre-commissioning, Commissioning & Start-up support at clients sites for major package items like Heaters, WHRUs and SCR deNOx system
• Participation in Performance Guarantee Test runs
• Contribute to trouble shooting of problems at sites
• Checking of Cost Estimates for Proposals

TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 years' experience in Process/Thermal design of Fired Heaters, WHB and associated systems
• Deep understanding of appropriate industry standards (API 560, et al) and codes (ASME, ASTM)
• Experience in studies, trouble shooting and Commissioning activities
• Detail oriented with strong Analytical skills
• Familiarity with FRNC-5 heater simulation programs is a plus

Behavioral Competencies

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Self- Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes-contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

HSEQ REQUIREMENTS

Health and Safety:

• Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.
• Report all health and safety problems to your manager.
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all company policies and objectives for health and safety.
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Business Management System complying with the requirements of OHSAS18001:2007.

Environmental:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of the company and protecting the environment.
• Report all environmental concerns or problems to your manager.
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all company policies for environmental protection.
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Business Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.
• Assist in achieving Business Unit, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives.

Quality:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of the company and ensuring quality performance.
• Report all quality related issues to your manager.
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all company policies for quality management.
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Business Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.
• Assist in achieving Business Unit, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives

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