Industrial Process Engineer

Are you a process engineer with a passion for working on complex industrial (refining, chemical and power) engineering projects in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment? Eichleay is looking for an Industrial Process Engineer to join our process engineering team at Eichleay.  This position offers the flexibility to work remotely. It may be based from a home office within 50 miles of one of Eichleay’s office locations - Orange, CA; Larkspur, CA; Billings, MT; or Ferndale, WA. We also welcome applicants located in states where Eichleay operates across the Western U.S., including CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, and WA. Please note that all remote roles will involve periodic travel. Don’t miss out on this exciting career move!

Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 *anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity.  The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. 

Company Overview

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including life sciences, energy, and chemicals, power, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Position Summary

Do you enjoy getting involved in small to large projects collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and designers? At Eichleay you will perform design engineering for a variety of brown field and revamp facilities in the refining, chemical and power industries. Design engineering consists of feasibility through detailed design and construction for reimbursable & lump sum projects.

Your duties will include performing process simulations / studies, heat and material balances, process flow diagram (PFD) and piping & instrumentation diagram/drawings (P&ID) development, design calculations, hydraulics and line sizing, equipment data sheets/specifications, utility requirements/systems analysis, relief contingency analysis and pressure safety valve (PSV) sizing, process engineering reports, and proposal development.

You may provide technical guidance to less experienced design and engineering personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of Chemical Engineering principles to complete process engineering tasks with minimal supervision.
• Interface with other internal engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation, architecture) to ensure a coordinated design and complete engineering deliverables.
• Work on all project phases from feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design and construction support.
• Develop process data sheets for stationary and rotating equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, separators, filters, heat transfer equipment, pumps, and compressors.
• Review vendor drawings to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Oversee and/or produce process engineering calculations such as pressure drop, PSV sizing, and equipment sizing.
• Perform utility sizing calculations and utility system analysis.
• Prepare and complete equipment Qualification and/or Commissioning documentation.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Provide construction support activities including responding to submittals and RFIs.
• Consistently achieve goals, deliver quality and accurate work, and meet timelines. This includes reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• May independently lead projects, manage process budgets and resources for small to medium sized projects.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, with demonstrated expertise in applying Chemical Engineering principles to execute complex, multi-discipline refinery or chemical plant projects.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, including writing skills, preparing reports to describe design conclusions, deliver presentations, analyses, etc.
  
  

Technical Competence

• Experience developing process data sheets for stationary and rotating equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, separators, filters, heat transfer equipment, pumps, and compressors.
• Thorough knowledge of API, ASME and ANSI standards.
• Simulation experience using HYSYS, PRO II or other comparable process simulation software.
• Understanding of refinery or chemical plant unit operations. 
• Proven ability to develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Safety: Demonstrates awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues. Addresses those issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents.
• Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred 
  
  

Industry Requirements

This role may require all or some of the following requirements (as applicable):

• Client cGMP and Sterile Area Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• RSO Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol program.
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demands:  

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.  

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.  
• Job duties may be performed at a Client’s office, client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be lead by our Clients designated project leader. 
• Conditions and/or schedule will vary at each Client location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.  
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases. 
  
  

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.  Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field envir onment.   This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation. 

Education Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering
  
  

Licenses & Certifications Preferred

• cGMP Certification
• Professional Engineer
• TUV Certification
• TWIC
  
  

Skills Preferred

• Adaptability
• AutoCAD
• Automation
• Bluebeam
• Cadworks
• Application of codes and standards
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Computer skills
• Construction support
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Estimates
• Phase gate
• Interpersonal
• Quick learner
• Material requisition
• Navis Works
• Problem-solving
• Presentation skills
• Quality assurance
• Revit
• Research skills
• Software skills
• Technical bid evaluation
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Work package
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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