Process Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry with $350 M USD in annual revenue. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases (CE&IG) Korea is a subsidiary of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group) and is incorporated in South Korea. We are seeking an experienced applicants to join our growing Nikkiso CE&IG Korea team.

Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects (NESP) is a functional unit of Nikkiso CE&IG that develops and executes turnkey EPC projects (> US$10 MM) globally.

NESP is seeking an experienced professional broadly versed in all areas of process design and engineering associated with industrial and energy infrastructure projects. Our products and solutions include:

• Regasification system for FSRU
• Reliquefaction system for LNGC/VLGC/VLGA
• OCCS (On-Board Carbon Capture) for Marine Business

Candidate must be highly motivated to manage activities and tasks across multiple global projects from concept through start-up with a cross-functional team. The role location can be based in Houston, TX or Irvine, CA. Remote flexibility is available, but the job holder is expected to support projects across multiple global sites.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

The job holder will be the Process Design and representative for process engineering during all stages of design and execution. The job holder will play an active role during various stages of a project life cycle: FEED, Detailed Design, Fabrication, Field Construction, Commissioning, and Start-Up Activities. Responsibilities will include managing the following activities to develop and execute full turnkey capital project solutions.

Process & Safety Engineering:

• Provide overall process engineering expertise
• Lead the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies
• Develop process designs including PFDs, P&IDs, and Heat & Mass Balance
• Prepare design basis, process description/equipment/specification sheets
• Design and specific equipment, instrumentation, and safety systems
• Evaluate technical proposals from vendors/suppliers and provide recommendations
• Identify and manage process controls strategy and implementation
• Conduct design reviews and implement design improvements
• Prepare & participate in HAZOP reviews and conduct other safety evaluations
• Maintain the quality and integrity of the process design
• Support plant commissioning, including on-site performance tests and troubleshooting
• Complete root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and lead investigations

Engineering Integration support:

• Interface with multi-engineering disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, control) to provide:
• Piping Isometric Drawing
• Single Line Diagram
• Plot Plan & Equipment Arrangement Diagram
• Utility Requirements & Process Interfaces
• Block I/O Diagram and Functional Logic Tables
• Other technical documentation, including but not limited to the start-up procedures, test plans, operation manuals and training materials
• Coordinate functional issues involving plant reliability, operability, and maintenance
• Participate in the Control System designing and staging (SAT, Software Acceptance Test) and field validation.
• Participate in Constructability Reviews, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI)
• Assist with assuring compliance with the local Safety Regulatory Code

Project Development support:

• Develop cost estimates to support project bidding (AACE Class 3 or better)
• Perform economic analysis to optimize the total installed costs
• Identify and mitigate technical, execution, and operation risks
• Define the scope of work and split of responsibilities
• Support proposal writing and other technical documents
• Provide technical liaison support to customers and/or EPC contractors.
• Contribute to Lessons Learned Reports

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience in the gas and process industry for Marine business.
• Advanced level in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS , ChemCAD)
• Substantial experience with cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, turbomachinery, liquefaction plants, tank farms, and bulk distribution facilities
• Cryogenic experience is highly desired.
• The applicant should possess the aptitude to acquire a balanced multi-discipline understanding of Process Engineering, Process Systems, and Process Safety disciplines.
• The applicant must communicate effectively and seek out technical expertise as required.
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• Able to influence and interact effectively with cross-functional team members.
• Able to juggle several concurrent projects.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.