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The Principal Process Engineer III provides process engineering support to the International Operations facilities (across the Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago). This position requires interaction with Operations, Production Engineering, HSE, and other functions, and is responsible for providing technical support to the production facilities, advising on process and production optimization, and supporting the integration of brownfield development projects. This role will report to the Surface Engineering Manager – GOM and is based in Houston, Texas.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical leadership in process engineering across topsides equipment, subsea flowline, and onshore storage and off-take equipment to the operations and maintenance teams
Foster effective relationships with both office and site-based teams
Subsea flowline and topsides equipment process engineering support to Operations
Develop process solutions to ensure safe and reliable operations, which may include additional new or temporary equipment
Lead or participate as a member of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams as required
Manage the design, detailed engineering, and work management planning of facilities process modifications using an MOC process
Participate in HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs, other risk assessments, and Design Reviews
Provides governance and oversight to ensure engineering practices are carried out in accordance with the required technical standards, processes, and procedures while operating in compliance with local regulations and corporate standards
Own and continually improve the process surveillance tools and KPIs across the operated facilities
Provision of technical expertise and direction in “Case to Operate” scenarios related to process engineering
Identify, design, and implement engineering & maintenance change projects as they relate to the process engineering discipline in accordance with Management of Change procedures
Provide review and endorsement, where applicable, for management of change projects led by others for the facilities
Guide engineering contractors on the application of the company’s procedures and guidelines
Ensure technical risks are identified and assessments conducted by the Process Safety Management procedure requirements
Routine travel to offshore facilities may be required to support projects as needed
Monitor activities and developments in Process Engineering across industry groups, regulators, and contractors to identify and support the implementation of best practices across International Operations
Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Process / Chemical Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline
15+ years’ industry-related experience, with a minimum of 10 years supporting the production of oil & gas facilities
Strong technical knowledge of separation, dehydration, and compression is required
Knowledge of flow assurance risks associated with offshore deepwater production facilities
Experience with process & hydraulic simulation tools (e.g., Aspentech HYSYS)
Detailed expertise in Process Safety
Experience with relevant process safety risk assessments and functional safety tools
Experience in Incident Response (or willing to participate)
Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer status preferred
Working knowledge of API codes affecting process design (e.g., API RP 14C, 14E, 520, 521)
Familiarity with ISA/IEE codes for safety and control systems
Familiarity with PI data historian
Experience with engineering design, construction, commissioning, and oil & gas operational background
Demonstrates strong teamwork and influencing skills
Demonstrates HSE leadership in a producing asset environment
Demonstrates high levels of autonomy and business acumen
Knowledge in system integration – ability to solve complex problems, understanding the interactions between the interfaces
Experience with / knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Gulf of Mexico