Cheniere Energy

Staff Engineer, Process

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

The Staff Process Engineer reports to the Manager of Engineering, Engineering & Construction, and will work closely with the Process Lead and will advise on all matters related to the process design and process technology within E&C projects. The assigned position is in a multi-discipline team that provides general engineering oversight support during the Conceptual, Pre-FEED and FEED (Front End Engineering & Design) phases of LNG projects.

The successful candidate will support evaluation and development of Cheniere’s new business opportunities. The role will require selection and preliminary evaluation for suitability of gas processing and LNG liquefaction processes and supporting facilities. Additionally, the successful candidate will identify appropriate LNG compressor and driver concepts, LNG export and storage, as well as LNG shipping considerations.

The successful candidate will also provide expert process engineering support for selected activities such as HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA within Cheniere’s ongoing portfolio of projects during Pre-FEED, FEED through the Execute and Commissioning and Startup stages.

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate will be a process engineer possessing a broad understanding of all facets of the LNG value chain, from gas pipeline transportation and compression through gas processing and LNG liquefaction, storage, transportation and export. The candidate will readily be able to identify appropriate project configurations at the building block level, i.e., number of LNG trains vs. number of storage tanks and jetties. The candidate will have experience in the application of LNG plant siting criteria. The candidate will possess a broad awareness of the various LNG liquefaction processes and the pertinent codes and standards such as NFPA and API. The candidate will have knowledge of plant maintenance philosophies and design, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems within the LNG liquefaction facility.

The successful candidate will have experience developing process simulations for a range of LNG liquefaction concepts including, but not limited to the Conoco Phillips-Optimized Cascade Process (OCP) and SMR technologies. The assignment will require independent work within a small multidiscipline team. An ability to integrate into a team comprising of technical and non-technical/commercial staff is essential. The candidate will identify concept-level LNG plant design options and will independently create preliminary engineering deliverables such as block flow diagrams (BFD), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and process simulations to establish equipment sizing sufficient to support conceptual-level cost estimates of +/- 40%. The successful candidate will also be required to evaluate designs from potential joint venture partners.

The candidate should be knowledgeable in the areas of process simulation ( i.e., Hysys/ Unisim) , plant layout, equipment sizing, reliability and availability modeling, LNG storage and shipping modelling to assess suitability of various LNG jetty/tank/carrier configurations. The candidate should also have sufficient knowledge of NRU and Carbon Capture technologies. Knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and facility siting studies is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Development Engineering:

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Identifies LNG industry norms for LNG plant design and equipment lineup, number of storage tanks and jetties, and number of LNG carriers typical to the scale for various LNG configurations.

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Participate in drafting the preliminary process Basis of Design, Technical Statement of Requirements (SOR), Technical Scopes of Work (SOW), develops conceptual level PFDs and equipment layout based on analogues.

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Develops process simulations for plant process designs, including pre-treatment and liquefaction.

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Participate in risk assessments workshops to evaluate concept level design decisions.

Provide support to the Manager of Engineering in addressing process technical queries and coordinating project activities.

Process Engineering:

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Participates in HAZIDs, Model Reviews, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and other formal hazard assessment groups.

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Provides technical guidance for process equipment qualifications, selection, procurement, design, shop testing witnessing and acceptance, site installations, and plant commissioning and start up planning.

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Collaborates with other Cheniere Discipline Engineers in management of Engineering Contractors in the design and development of Capital Projects.

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Monitors plant and equipment performance during commissioning and startup by reviewing production and controls data by exception and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.

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Supports plant debottlenecking studies in support of maximum utilization of Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi facilities.

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Development and implementation of Flare and Relief Design Basis, Isolation Philosophy, and other Process and Process Safety philosophies as needed.

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Interacts with Contractor's Process team via weekly meetings and provide guidance on the design of the LNG plant and supporting facilities.

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Assist with the development or update of Cheniere’s Corporate Engineering Standards.

Supports RAM studies, common cause flare (CCF) analysis, and transient analysis of loading and rundown lines.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

Education and Certifications:* Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering is required and Professional Engineering License in good standing with at least one state is preferred.

Experience* : 15+ years of experience as a Process Engineer with a process plant background within the LNG industry or similar industry.

Skills :* + Must be articulate and have effective organizational skills. + A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable LNG regulations is required. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. + Computer literate with typical office packages and Hysys/Unisim Process simulation applications and basic computer literacy.

Excellent knowledge of the design, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems within the facility is required.

DIRECT REPORTS

No formal direct reports, but coordinates the day-to-day activities with process safety, electrical, rotating equipment, instrument and controls, marine, civil engineers, and LNG Technology manager.

FREEDOM TO ACT

The Process Engineer is an expert in their field and requires minimal supervision and can multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere.

WORK CONDITIONS

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Job is performed in an office setting.

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Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.

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Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate to plant sites.

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Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work mostly indoors and occasional outdoors and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise.

Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.