Fired Heater Thermal Engineer

Houston, TX, United States

Petro-Chem Development is part of the AXENS Group, a major licensor of technologies and a leading supplier of products and equipment for the Refining, Petrochemicals, Renewable Fuels and Sustainable Plastics and Green Energy industries. The heaters Process and Proposal department belongs to the Technology & New Business Group which is responsible for the technical support to business across the whole portfolio of technologies, products and equipment of Axens North America and Petro-Chem, from upfront proposals through projects execution and after sales services.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES This is a junior level position in the Process group and primary responsibilities will include:

Thermal Design and Process Engineering work for Fired Heaters, Electric Heaters, Waste Heat Recovery Units and associated auxiliaries in support of technical proposals, projects, studies and revamps

Coordinating with Commercial, Engineering and Procurement teams for Proposal activities

Prepare and review design of Fired Heaters, Electrical Heaters and Waste Heat Boilers

Prepare and review datasheets and other documents for Fired and Electrical Heaters, Waste Heat Boilers and associated components such as burners, fans, Air Preheaters and SCR systems

Development of the P&IDs, Review of Line Sizing, Pump Calculations, Hydraulics, Equipment & Instrument Datasheet preparation, Interlock Summary and Cause & Effect Diagram, Utilities & Tie-in Summary preparation, Equipment layout, Operating manual preparation

Preparation of Material Requisitions (RFQs)

Evaluation of vendor quotations and prepare technical bid analysis for items like Burners, Fans, SCR system skids

Coordinating the technical queries and technical deviations raised by various vendors

Participate in Management Estimate Review meetings

Once a project is awarded and begins execution, participate in Engineering review meetings for adhering to Project schedule and review of change orders

Burner Testing & Burner Start-up

Participation in HAZOP and SIL reviews with clients, end users or EPCs

Provide Pre-commissioning, Commissioning & Start-up support at clients sites for major package items like Heaters, WHRUs and SCR deNOx system

Participation in Performance Guarantee Test runs

Contribute to trouble shooting of problems at sites

TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience in Process/Thermal design of Fired Heaters, WHB and associated systems is preferred.

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Self- Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes-contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Action Oriented:  Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

HSEQ REQUIREMENTS Health and Safety:

Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.

Report any and all health and safety problems to your manager.

Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies and objectives for health and safety.

Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Business Management System complying with the requirements of OHSAS18001:2007.

Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment.

Report any and all environmental concerns or problems to your manager.

Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for environmental protection.

Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Business Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.

Assist in achieving Business Unit, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives.

Quality:

Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and ensuring quality performance.

Report any and all quality related issues or to your manager.

Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for quality management.

Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Business Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

Assist in achieving Business Unit, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives.

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