Senior Process Engineer
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.About the role
Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?
We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Senior Process Engineer to join our team in Bedford, NH. The Senior Process Engineer will work closely with a team of engineers supporting gaseous energy projects. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals and clients, and grow professionally.
Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?
Essential Functions-What You Will Do
- Support process design and documentation of projects in the gaseous energy sector, focusing on natural gas, LNG, RNG, CNG, propane-air, hydrogen facilities, and metering/regulating stations.
- Develop and optimize process designs including process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances (HMBs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process simulation modeling.
- Lead or support hazard identification (HAZID), process hazard analysis (PHA), and hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies as part of the design process.
- Size process equipment (heat exchangers, boilers, pumps, compressors) and prepare written specifications for equipment and materials.
- Develop process control narratives (PCNs), cause and effect (C&E) matrices, and comprehensive technical reports.
- Prepare plant documentation including operating & maintenance procedures, purging procedures, as-built drawings, and risk management plans.
- Conduct site visits to utility and industrial client facilities to review existing processes, piping, and equipment layouts.
- Develop training documentation and conduct training sessions to support clients’ operations and maintenance needs.
- Provide operations and commissioning support and consulting, including on-site support when required.
- Mentor junior staff to develop their technical skills and instill good consulting practices to support their growth in the firm.
Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?
Competencies-What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Energy Focus) with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year, required.
- Experience with natural gas systems, propane-air, hydrogen systems, and process instrumentation and controls.
- Strong background in risk management, process safety, and operations/commissioning procedures including on-site experience.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Client-service orientation with ability to anticipate needs and deliver exceptional results.
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