Senior Principal Engineer-Static Equipment - Houston, United States - TallGrass

Description

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA
and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive
years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely,
reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our
nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams
and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their
contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and
financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Primary purpose:

The Senior Principal Engineer-Static Equipment will support the design of pressure vessels, columns & towers and atmospheric ammonia storage tanks that are engineered and constructed for Tallgrass Energy as well as purchased from third-party suppliers. The Engineer-Static Equipment will review static equipment design and coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a safe and proper design. This resource will also provide key technical expertise for the Ammonia Terminal and other developing projects.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Single point of contact for Tallgrass Entergy's pressure vessels, tanks, columns, towers and ancillary equipment for our ATR based ammonia and liquified ammonia storage including creating estimates, execution strategies, and technical risk statements.
• Responsible for the detailed mechanical engineering of pressure vessels, cryogenic distillation columns, internals and other cryogenic equipment that Tallgrass Energy is buying.
• Complete pressure boundary calculations to meet specific codes (e.g. ASME sections).
• Provide detailed analysis of wind, seismic, shipping and support designs.
• Specification of various non-rotating equipment including heat exchangers, v-wire screens, demisters.
• Review and validate supplier calculations and drawings for purchased equipment compliance to codes and specifications.
• Interact with Tallgrass fabrication facilities including occasional onsite visits.
• Vendor inspections and construction/start-up support.
• Support of project development and initiatives.
• Actively collaborate with internal teams and external third-parties to meet project commitments, costs, and schedules. support equipment and labor estimates for proposed projects and bidding activities.
• Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Must qualify as "Responsible Charge" per ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1,2 as a minimum
• 20 years' experience in engineering/design of pressure vessels or similar. Preferably in ATR based ammonia plants.
• Strong working knowledge of pressure vessel and heat exchanger design codes including ASME BPVC Section VIII, GB, GOST, KGSC, etc.
• Experience with manufacturing design and fabrication drawings
• Experience with pressure vessel design software such as COMPRESS
• Proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical skills in the design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to require work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Vendor inspections and construction/start-up support may be required which include trips to vendors and plant locations worldwide.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Registered Professional Engineer in at least one state of the United States.
• Experience with stress analysis software such as AutoPIPE, Caesar, FEA etc. is preferred.
• Experience with Fatigue analysis is a plus.
• Code Committee membership is desirable.

Other Responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V