Process Engineer - Knoxville, United States - Hitachi Zosen Inova

Description

Job Description

Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global market leader in energy from waste (EfW) and renewable gas. HZI acts as an engineering, procurement and construction contractor and project developer, delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological EfW recovery. HZI's Service Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to support our clients throughout the entire life cycle of their plant.

• Provide process and technology engineering support to proposal/project teams in the planning, design, execution, and commissioning for projects related to HZI Anaerobic Digestion, Power to Gas, Waste Fuel Boilers, Flue Gas Treatment, etc. products.
• Support proposals and projects by developing process specifications, process descriptions, process design criteria, mass balance calculations, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), etc.
• Provide support to Business Development and Sales in the preparation of presentations, documentation, Invitation to Bid (ITB) deliverables, etc.
• Support commercial discussions related to HZI equipment and system performance guarantees.
• Execute engineering scope and work plan for the process and technology discipline on complex projects for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED), Engineering-Procure (EP) and Engineering-Procure-Construct (EPC), and Build-Own-Operate (BOO) type projects.
• Ensure HZI equipment and system designs are compliant with HZI standards, Contractual obligations, and Regulatory requirements.
• Design of process systems including mass flow balances, material flow analysis, heat transfer calculations, and fluid flow calculations.
• Preparation of process design data and documents such as Design Basis, Heat and Mass Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, Datasheets, Alarm/Trip setpoint rationale, Process Safety Time criteria for both proposals and projects.
• Ensure HZI equipment and system designs are compliant with HZI Standards, Contractual Obligations, and Regulatory Requirements.
• Complete process engineering tasks related to the development of system designs and equipment selection for proposal and projects within agreed upon man-hour budgets and schedules.
• Identify and recommend for evaluation improvement opportunities related to cost and/or schedule alternatives, options, and solutions and present clear and concise fact-based recommendations.
• Provide technical support to on-site teams during construction, installation, commissioning, start-up, and warranty, etc. for projects. This includes support from home office as well as on-site support as needed.
• Support maintenance of the Process and Technology core knowledge-base for HZI (Anaerobic Digestion, Power to Gas, Waste Fuel Boilers, Flue Gas Treatment, etc.) products as well as adapt and configure established European designs to comply with North American market requirements.
• Participate in Plot Plan, 3D Model and P&ID Reviews, as well as safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP/ SIL) for proposals and projects.
• Maintain the technical quality of process and technology deliverables issued for proposals and projects.
• Support complex technical discussions with key stakeholders (customers, business partners, suppliers, and other departments/disciplines) in order to facilitate appropriate technical decisions.
• Support formal studies/technical briefings and present design issues and options to key stakeholders (customers, business partners, suppliers, and other departments/disciplines). Identify issues (problems, value improvement opportunities) and help clarify areas of complexity during all phases of the engineering design work.
• Office and/or on-site support for start-up, commissioning, and operator training related to HZI scope of work.
• Understand multi-disciplinary technical issues and be able to provide innovative technical solutions to resolve these issues.
• Seek ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Adhere to quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with work instructions, standard practices, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related activities as requested.

• 3+ Years of relevant process engineering experience in the following industries:
  • Renewable Gas Renewable Gas product technology with regards to Anaerobic Digestion of municipal, industry, farm, etc. waste used in the production of biogas.
  • Gas processing and upgrading systems (including membrane and amine equipment and processes).
• Material handling and processing related to the production of renewable gas and/or energy from waste (municipal, industry, farm, etc.).
• Experience in some or all of the of the following industries;
  • Renewable Energy
  • Gas Processing
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Control Air Quality Control Systems
  • Chemical
  • Power
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• EIT/PE registration preferred
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Business preferred

We Offer:

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Statement regarding individuals with disabilities:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate the physical and mental limitations of an employee or an applicant. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health safety or environmental risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Statement regarding Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance.

Note: This job description is not intended to fully and completely describe all duties of the position. Other duties not specifically described herein may be required from time-to-time or as required.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.