Job Description

Requisition ID: 95491

Job Category: Energy

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

The Director, Oil & Gas Downstream will oversee and guide the development of process engineering deliverables ensuring they meet the project’s scope, are delivered on schedule and budget, and meet Hatch’s quality standards. The role requires the engineer to develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. In addition, the Lead Process Engineer will liaise with other disciplines to ensure the process intent of the plant is maintained throughout the design life.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute technical feasibility studies, conceptual design, and process design and studies.
• Collaborate with project team to achieve project objectives. Interface with other departments, project managers, engineers, clients, and vendors during all phases of projects to ensure a good working interface.
• Study and project management with direct responsibility for meeting quality, schedule and cost requirements
• Interfacing with clients through progress meetings, presentations and site visits
• Performs most assignments independently. Receives technical guidance from the Process Manager on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Be responsible for process team management, including hiring, career management and Hatch culture nurturing, watching for occupation and chargeability for all of them based on experience, skills and interests and coordinate with the global process leaders the resource management.
• Technical management and supervision of engineers performing process and multi-discipline studies
• Participate and/or lead development and maintenance of expertise in specific areas
• Assisting less experienced process engineers in developing their process engineering skills
• Act as Process lead on projects where will be responsible and assist in the development and review of all the standard process engineering deliverables through the full project lifecycle:
• Development of work plans, schedules and estimates for execution of complete studies / projects
• Process design basis, design criteria, HMB, PFDs, P&IDs development
• Develop/Review process simulations (HYSYS and other process simulators) and heat/material balance.
• Design calculations and data sheets for unit operations
• Relief and flare load estimation, depressurization, flare studies and system design
• Operating and control philosophies
• HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and safety integrity of the plant design
• Review of vendor equipment quotes, drawings etc.
• Technology licensor packages review and selection methodology
• Review of operating and capital cost estimates

You bring to the role:

Qualifications and Experience

• 15+ years of professional experience in the Downstream oil and gas onshore sector, ideally with a background in working for consultancy organizations executing conceptual, FEED, PMC and EPCM scopes.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering from a recognized University.
• Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• Experience with technical studies, FEED process and systems design experience including piping and instrument diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, hazard and operability design reviews and systems support services.
• Working knowledge of detailed design project (EPC and EPCM) execution for oil & gas, chemical and/or power industry clients.
• Knowledge of federal/provincial safety policies and procedures along with general understanding of International and Canadian American codes and standards.
• Highly numerate with a good working knowledge of the company and international codes and standards, including API, ISO, ASME, ISA, Shell DEPs, BP GPs etc.
• Experience in industry standard software such as HYSYS, Unisim, Flare System Analyzer, Pipesim, Phast, Flaresim, etc.
• Experience in onshore gas processing, technical process safety studies for oil and gas production facilities.
• Experience in energy transition scopes including hydrogen, CCUS, decarbonization and biofuels.
• A keen interest in emission reductions, energy transition and willingness to expand expertise is a must.
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline would be an advantage.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Experience in preparation of technical and economical proposals for clients
• Experience in managing and executing feasibility studies, FEED, and EPCM engagements.
• Personal Qualities. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team to develop solutions focused on client objectives,
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and commercial skills,
• Enthusiasm for facilities engineering and the desire to develop their abilities in study and project management.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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