Mechanical Engineer

Job Reference 1247316
Location Norco, Louisiana, United States
Industry Oil & Gas - Downstream
Function Engineering & Design
Job Type Contract
Date Added August 14, 2024
Our client, a major Oil & Gas company, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work on an initial 2-3-year contract in Norco, LA.
Job Specifications
This position is in Norco's Technology Department and the primary function is to support the development and execution of Norco Chemical & Energy Park small capital projects.
Responsibilities:

• One of the primary responsibilities is the development of the process design.
• Primarily phase is to lead a process/project team to deliver a process design that will operate safely, be in environmental compliance, and meet production premises.
• This role will need to develop and finalize the basic data (flow rates, compositions, intermediate & final product specifications, pressure, temperatures, validate the business case justifying the project, etc.) and complete the other front-end deliverables necessary for the project to proceed into the next project phase
• Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs
• Develop the scope of work to be performed by the engineering firms for the various stage gates.
• Is responsible for managing the integrated technical team to deliver the final process design. Ensures the process design team provides the necessary data to finalize documentation to safely maintain and operate the equipment. Examples include:
  • Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balance
  • Line lists
  • Necessary equipment data sheets
  • Preliminary and final safeguarding studies
  • Flare impacts
• Leads and facilitates resolution of key investigations related to process design.
• Supports the Project Manager to align key stakeholders.
• Will follow the project thru commissioning and start-up phase and will provide process/technical support through the life of the project. (i.e. - P&ID and 3D model reviews, sign off line lists, participate in MOCs, participate in hazop, review new or modified procedures developed by the project etc.)

• This position is accountable for developing and the leading the project team thru front end develop and is accountable for developing the scope of work, basis of design, and obtaining the necessary funding for the project
• This position has no Shell direct reports
• The position will also have technical assurance responsibilities for the process design
• Leadership skills will be further developed.

• This role will be directing the process engineering team at the engineering office.
• Will have mentoring opportunities
• This role has many interfaces both inside and outside the site. Communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, negotiating skills will be further developed to manage the multiple stakeholders who have varying need and priority.
• Provide accurate and useful feedback and coaching to others in a supportive and sensitive manner
• Actively seeks out and listen to customer/stakeholder needs and perspectives and asks probing questions as necessary to ensure understanding

• Education: BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Other engineering disciplines will be considered with appropriate experience (i.e. - has done a process engineering role supporting operations or involved in the development of projects)
• Preferred (not required) 5+ years of supporting a (chemical or refining) manufacturing site with a broad range of unit experience is preferred.
• The candidate should be familiar with the project work process.