Lead Process Engineer

Requisition ID: 92618

Job Category: Energy

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Our expertise in the energy sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream of oil & gas; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

The global energy transition is upon us. As we shift to a low carbon world, meeting the growing demand for energy will require revolutionary thinking and a variety of resources. At Hatch we are passionately committed to the pursuit of positive change, and we are helping our clients to achieve their decarbonization, emissions reduction, and net-zero goals. Hatch is heavily involved in emerging blue/green/turquoise hydrogen and its associated carriers: ammonia, methanol and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), in addition to other decarbonizing technologies such as gasification (biomass and waste), carbon capture, EOR, etc.

Hatch is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join our growing office in Houston, TX. This is an opportunity for a high energy, self-managed individual to work on diverse projects and technologies for local and global clients. This is a leadership position, and the candidate is expected to have strong process experience, ideally having worked at an engineering and technology consulting firm.

The role requires a proven track record in the development and delivery of process engineering outcomes including specific design and/or operating experience. The successful candidate will have 15+ years' experience across the full life cycle, from conceptual/feasibility studies to FEED and detailed engineering in handling minor and major projects. The work is varied and stimulating, covering pre-project studies and early phase engineering projects for greenfield developments, brownfield upgrades, emission reduction and hydrogen projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute technical feasibility studies, conceptual design, and process design and studies.

• Act as Process Lead on projects.

• Assist in the development and review of all the standard process engineering deliverables like design basis, process design criteria, HMB, PFDs and P&IDs among various others.

• Develop/Review process simulations (HYSYS and other process simulators) and heat/material balance.

• Review of vendor equipment quotes, drawings etc.

• Collaborate with project team to achieve project objectives. Interface with other departments, project managers, engineers, clients, and vendors during all phases of projects to ensure a good working interface.

• Participate in studies for various climate change and decarbonization related engagements, to support our clients' sustainability objectives.

• Lead and participate in client engagements.

• Ability to win and delivering the work (independent process studies).

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's and/or post-graduate degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

• Professional Engineering license is preferred.

• 15+ years of process experience in the oil and gas sector.

• Proven experience winning and delivering work (independent process studies)

• A keen interest in emission reductions, energy transition and willingness to expand expertise is a must.

• Experience in hydrogen design/operations is an asset.

• Process design experience including standard process deliverables P&IDs, cause and effect diagrams, hazard and operability design reviews and systems support services.

• Experience with technical studies, FEED and systems design experience including piping and instrument diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, hazard and operability design reviews and systems support services.

• Working knowledge of detailed design project (EPC and EPCM) execution for oil & gas, chemical and/or power industry clients.

• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team to develop solutions focused on client objectives,

• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

• Enthusiasm for facilities engineering and the desire to develop their abilities in study and project management.

• Experience in managing and executing feasibility studies, FEED, and EPCM engagements.

• This position reports to the Regional Director.

Process Engineer, Principle Process Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Engineering manager, Director of Process Engineering,

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment

• Long term career development

• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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