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Process Applications Engineer

Hamon Corp

Process Applications Engineer

Somerville, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | MISSION | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Working across teams and disciplines, provide the sales & proposal and | | project management teams with system designs, product configurations, | | technical specification review, technical risk analyses, while | | participating in cost development and product development, with a focus | | on heat transfer equipment such as Air Cooled Steam Condensers & Urea to | | Ammonia (U2A™) product lines.    | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KEY RESPONSIBILITIES | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - - Reviews client specifications during the pre-contract/proposal | | phase and manages preliminary equipment & process design to match, | | and provides explanations/clarifications and exceptions where | | specifications cannot be met. | | - - Attends pre-award meetings to ensure process | | requirements/guarantees are being fulfilled per the | | technical specifications. Develops Technical Risk Analysis (TRA) for | | each specification/contract during pre-contract/proposal phase. | | - - Performs process design calculations using computer tools to | | design and/or size process schemes and equipment with a focus on | | heat transfer products such as Air Cooled Steam Condensers and Urea | | to Ammonia (U2A™) product lines. | | - - Where required develops process flow diagrams (PFD) and heat and | | material balances (HMB). | | - - Participates in planning, cost development for assigned projects | | as they relate to the process engineering activities. | | - - Reviews equipment specifications generated by the project team | | during project execution. | | - - During project phase, develops detailed process design of | | equipment and is responsible for equipment integration into process | | scheme.  Interfaces with discipline engineers to insure material | | compatibility, performance, operational compatibility and other | | aspects of how process design interfaces with mechanical equipment. | | - - Aids in development of purchase specifications for equipment and | | subcontracts with clearly defined vendor scope and responsibilities | | to reduce change orders. | | - - In conjunction with Instrumentation Engineers, develops P&ID's & | | control philosophies. | | - - Evaluates operating data from the field to evaluate if process | | equipment is functioning properly and recommend corrective actions, | | if necessary. This process may include field travel and | | troubleshooting.  | | - - In coordination with the customer service (field engineering) | | group, directs activities to ensure that commissioning and | | operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized | | codes and standards and customer requirements. | | - - Evaluation of new technologies, process design applications | | development & maintenance, pilot plant scale up and other activities | | related to keeping existing technology up to date & bringing new | | features or technologies to market.  | | - - Develops solutions to complex problems that require a high degree | | of innovation and ingenuity. | | - - Maintains effective communication with project team members and | | with clients. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CRITICAL SKILLS | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent | | Engineering/ Technical degree | | | | - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in related function or field. | | | | - Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices in area of | | expertise.   In depth skills utilizing current computer applications and | | technologies in applicable engineering disciplines. | | | | - Ability to identify, define, interpret and resolve engineering | | problems involving conflicting design/contractual/policy or technical | | requirements across functional areas. | | | | - Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents including | | but not limited to Engineering Specifications, Warranty language, | | Performance Related liquidated damages and guarantee language.  | | | | - Working knowledge of computer software (AutoCAD, Word, Excel), and | | database programs for scheduling/tracking. | | | | - Excellent communication, organization and time management skills. | | | | - Experience in Visual Basic for Applications a plus.  | | | | - Approximately 20% travel expected. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CRITICAL COMPETENCIES | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Ability to lead and motivate cross-disciplinary teams, without a | | direct reporting relationship. | | | | - Conducts self in professional manner and applies active communication | | skills with individuals at all levels of the organization. | | | | - The ability to apply creative reasoning and principles of logic to a | | wide range of practical problems utilizing techniques to systematically | | break down multi-dimensional problems or processes. The ability to think | | outside the current paradigm of a particular technology or market. | | | | - Self-driven and motivated to achieve long and short term goals. | | | | - Applies strong attention to detail and organizational skills to meet | | simultaneous deadlines; ability to maintain accurate and easily | | accessible records and documentation. | | | | - Analyze, organize and manage multiple priorities; sets priorities in | | an efficient manner and optimizes use of time and resources to achieve | | desired results. | | | | - Exercise strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills across | | multiple disciplines and interests. | | | | - Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. | | | | - Identify opportunities for continual process improvements in | | performing essential job functions, utilizing lean methodology and | | philosophy of continuous improvement, for essential job functions and | | company as a whole. | | | | - Conduct meetings efficiently and persuasively present. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+