{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2f3b9095f85e75cf8d654532","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f3b9095f85e75cf8d654532","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f3b9095f85e75cf8d654532","title":"Senior Process Engineer","description":"RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.\n\nWe are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join our office in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the Plant Engineering Division.\n\nCompensation Data\n$130,000 - $180,000 commensurate with education and experience\n\nMission\nThe Senior Process Engineer will act as lead process engineer for a major oil product storage terminal project, leading and coordinating the process engineering activities throughout the project execution. The role will be responsible for defining and developing the overall process design and operating philosophy of the facility, ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation. This Engineer will provide technical leadership to the process engineering team and coordinate closely with project management and all relevant engineering disciplines.\n\nKey Accountabilities\nLead Process Engineering Activities\n\nServe as Process Engineering technical lead.\n\nPlan and oversee discipline activities and deliverables.\n\nDefine design basis, criteria, operating philosophy, cases, and facility process requirements.\n\nCoordinate and review assigned engineers' work.\n\nEnsure consistent, quality discipline deliverables.\n\nManage interfaces with other disciplines and project functions.\n\nProcess Design and Development, Lead development, review and execution of:\n\nProcess Design Basis and Design Criteria;\n\nProcess Flow Diagrams (PFDs);\n\nHeat and Material Balances;\n\nPiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs);\n\nProcess and hydraulic calculations; line sizing and pressure-drop calculations;\n\npump sizing;\n\nprocess equipment and instrument datasheets;\n\nprocess control and operating philosophies.\n\nDefine product receipt, storage, transfer, recirculation, and dispatch requirements.\n\nSet design flows, operating and simultaneous-operation cases, and equipment capacities.\n\nDevelop and review terminal transfer and distribution hydraulic models.\n\nHelp define and optimize tank farms, pumps, manifolds, and loading/unloading systems.\n\nTechnical Leadership and Coordination\n\nGuide and mentor assigned Process Engineers.\n\nReview and technically approve calculations, specifications, datasheets, PFDs, P&IDs, and other deliverables.\n\nCoordinate with Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Civil, Layout, Fire Protection, and Process Safety.\n\nHelp the Project Engineering Manager resolve multidisciplinary issues.\n\nJoin technical meetings and design reviews with clients and stakeholders.\n\nIdentify and resolve technical risks, design issues, interface gaps, and missing information.\n\nProcess Safety and Regulatory Compliance\n\nEnsure design meets project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and regulations.\n\nProvide process input to safety and hazard identification activities.\n\nJoin HAZID, HAZOP, and other design and safety reviews as required.\n\nSupport shutdown, isolation, safeguarding, and emergency operating philosophies.\n\nAlign Process Safety and Fire Protection input with design and operating scenarios.\n\nDesign Optimization and Project Execution\n\nOptimize facility configuration while maintaining safety, operability, reliability, and maintainability.\n\nEvaluate design alternatives and recommend technically justified solutions.\n\nDefine process requirements and constraints for plot plans and equipment layouts.\n\nSupport equipment selection, procurement, and vendor document reviews.\n\nAssess process impacts of design changes.\n\nTrack discipline progress and issues affecting schedules or deliverables.\n\nConstruction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Support\n\nSupport construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up as required.\n\nReview commissioning and operating procedures for process requirements.\n\nSupport readiness reviews, troubleshooting, and process issue resolution.\n\nSupport testing and initial operations as required.\n\nCollaborate and Communicate Effectively\n\nWork with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to meet project goals.\n\nClearly communicate technical information, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders and project managers.\n\nPromote teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.\n\nQualifications\n\nMaster of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.\n\nMinimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering, preferably within the oil & gas, downstream, terminals, tank farms, or energy infrastructure sectors.\n\nProven experience as a Lead Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer with responsibility for coordinating Process Engineering activities.\n\nPrevious experience in the design of oil product storage terminals, tank farms, liquid hydrocarbon handling facilities, or similar facilities is highly desirable.\n\nStrong knowledge of liquid storage, pumping, hydraulic systems, and product transfer operations.\n\nStrong experience in hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, line sizing, and definition of operating scenarios.\n\nProven experience in the preparation and review of PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment datasheets, and process philosophies.\n\nGood knowledge of applicable Process Engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.\n\nExperience with process simulation and hydraulic calculation software, such as Aspen HYSYS or equivalent engineering tools.\n\nExperience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, and multidisciplinary design reviews.\n\nStrong technical leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to coordinate Process Engineering activities within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams.\n\nAbility to effectively manage multiple technical priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nAbility to interface effectively with Clients, Project Management, engineering disciplines, vendors, and construction/commissioning teams.\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification preferred.\n\nAdditional Qualifications\n\nAbility to travel up to 25%, including project and job sites, based upon business needs.\n\nValid driver's license.\n\n#LI-LS1\n\nCompetencies\n\nWORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.\n\nFORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.\n\nPERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.\n\nINTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.\n\nDOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.\n\nAt RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.\n\nRINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options\n\nMedical\n\nDental\n\nVision\n\nMedical Flexible Spending Account\n\nDependent Care Spending Account\n\nHealth Savings Account\n\nTransit\n\nParking\n\nBasic Life\n\nBasic AD&D\n\nVoluntary Life\n\nVoluntary AD&D\n\nShort-Term Disability\n\nLong-Term Disability\n\nVoluntary Accident\n\nVoluntary Critical Illness\n\nIdentity Theft Protection\n\nPet Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nAdditional benefits provided\n\npaid time off\n\ncompany holidays\n\ntuition reimbursement\n\nnursery grant\n\ntravel resource services\n\n401K plan with company discretionary match\n\nFlexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.\n\nRINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. 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Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.\n\nWe are currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join our office in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the Plant Engineering Division.\n\nCompensation Data\n$130,000 - $180,000 commensurate with education and experience\n\nMission\nThe Senior Process Engineer will act as lead process engineer for a major oil product storage terminal project, leading and coordinating the process engineering activities throughout the project execution. The role will be responsible for defining and developing the overall process design and operating philosophy of the facility, ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant operation. This Engineer will provide technical leadership to the process engineering team and coordinate closely with project management and all relevant engineering disciplines.\n\nKey Accountabilities\nLead Process Engineering Activities\n\nServe as Process Engineering technical lead.\n\nPlan and oversee discipline activities and deliverables.\n\nDefine design basis, criteria, operating philosophy, cases, and facility process requirements.\n\nCoordinate and review assigned engineers' work.\n\nEnsure consistent, quality discipline deliverables.\n\nManage interfaces with other disciplines and project functions.\n\nProcess Design and Development, Lead development, review and execution of:\n\nProcess Design Basis and Design Criteria;\n\nProcess Flow Diagrams (PFDs);\n\nHeat and Material Balances;\n\nPiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs);\n\nProcess and hydraulic calculations; line sizing and pressure-drop calculations;\n\npump sizing;\n\nprocess equipment and instrument datasheets;\n\nprocess control and operating philosophies.\n\nDefine product receipt, storage, transfer, recirculation, and dispatch requirements.\n\nSet design flows, operating and simultaneous-operation cases, and equipment capacities.\n\nDevelop and review terminal transfer and distribution hydraulic models.\n\nHelp define and optimize tank farms, pumps, manifolds, and loading/unloading systems.\n\nTechnical Leadership and Coordination\n\nGuide and mentor assigned Process Engineers.\n\nReview and technically approve calculations, specifications, datasheets, PFDs, P&IDs, and other deliverables.\n\nCoordinate with Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Civil, Layout, Fire Protection, and Process Safety.\n\nHelp the Project Engineering Manager resolve multidisciplinary issues.\n\nJoin technical meetings and design reviews with clients and stakeholders.\n\nIdentify and resolve technical risks, design issues, interface gaps, and missing information.\n\nProcess Safety and Regulatory Compliance\n\nEnsure design meets project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and regulations.\n\nProvide process input to safety and hazard identification activities.\n\nJoin HAZID, HAZOP, and other design and safety reviews as required.\n\nSupport shutdown, isolation, safeguarding, and emergency operating philosophies.\n\nAlign Process Safety and Fire Protection input with design and operating scenarios.\n\nDesign Optimization and Project Execution\n\nOptimize facility configuration while maintaining safety, operability, reliability, and maintainability.\n\nEvaluate design alternatives and recommend technically justified solutions.\n\nDefine process requirements and constraints for plot plans and equipment layouts.\n\nSupport equipment selection, procurement, and vendor document reviews.\n\nAssess process impacts of design changes.\n\nTrack discipline progress and issues affecting schedules or deliverables.\n\nConstruction, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Support\n\nSupport construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up as required.\n\nReview commissioning and operating procedures for process requirements.\n\nSupport readiness reviews, troubleshooting, and process issue resolution.\n\nSupport testing and initial operations as required.\n\nCollaborate and Communicate Effectively\n\nWork with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to meet project goals.\n\nClearly communicate technical information, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders and project managers.\n\nPromote teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.\n\nQualifications\n\nMaster of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.\n\nMinimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering, preferably within the oil & gas, downstream, terminals, tank farms, or energy infrastructure sectors.\n\nProven experience as a Lead Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer with responsibility for coordinating Process Engineering activities.\n\nPrevious experience in the design of oil product storage terminals, tank farms, liquid hydrocarbon handling facilities, or similar facilities is highly desirable.\n\nStrong knowledge of liquid storage, pumping, hydraulic systems, and product transfer operations.\n\nStrong experience in hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, line sizing, and definition of operating scenarios.\n\nProven experience in the preparation and review of PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment datasheets, and process philosophies.\n\nGood knowledge of applicable Process Engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.\n\nExperience with process simulation and hydraulic calculation software, such as Aspen HYSYS or equivalent engineering tools.\n\nExperience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, and multidisciplinary design reviews.\n\nStrong technical leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to coordinate Process Engineering activities within multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams.\n\nAbility to effectively manage multiple technical priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nAbility to interface effectively with Clients, Project Management, engineering disciplines, vendors, and construction/commissioning teams.\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification preferred.\n\nAdditional Qualifications\n\nAbility to travel up to 25%, including project and job sites, based upon business needs.\n\nValid driver's license.\n\n#LI-LS1\n\nCompetencies\n\nWORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.\n\nFORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.\n\nPERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.\n\nINTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.\n\nDOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.\n\nAt RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.\n\nRINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options\n\nMedical\n\nDental\n\nVision\n\nMedical Flexible Spending Account\n\nDependent Care Spending Account\n\nHealth Savings Account\n\nTransit\n\nParking\n\nBasic Life\n\nBasic AD&D\n\nVoluntary Life\n\nVoluntary AD&D\n\nShort-Term Disability\n\nLong-Term Disability\n\nVoluntary Accident\n\nVoluntary Critical Illness\n\nIdentity Theft Protection\n\nPet Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nAdditional benefits provided\n\npaid time off\n\ncompany holidays\n\ntuition reimbursement\n\nnursery grant\n\ntravel resource services\n\n401K plan with company discretionary match\n\nFlexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.\n\nRINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. 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