Project Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Envent Corporation
Location: La Porte, TX 77571
Description:
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Envent Corporation
Job Description
All job descriptions are a "general outline" of the duties and skills required for a particular position. Under no circumstance should
an Associate interpret the duties listed in the job description as the ONLY duties that can be assigned to that Associate. Job
descriptions may vary between business units and may change as the needs of the business change. Associates may be asked to
perform duties not listed on the general job description when the needs of the business require them to do so. Any questions or
disputes should be brought to the attention of Human Resources immediately.
Job Title: Project Engineer
Department: Engineering - Gulf Coast (La Porte, TX)
Reports To: Director of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: 8/22/2017
Job Code: PE
SUMMARY
The Project Engineer has both project engineering and craft-specific responsibilities for mechanical and
electrical designs and installations within the company (nationwide). Responsibly plans, schedules,
conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes,
accepted engineering practices and Envent Corporation standards; ensures effective communication and
coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and throughout the corporation.
In addition, the Project Engineer must maintain customer relationships and have a good understanding of
the company's business goals, including all aspects of operations and the environmental regulations that
require services. Technical oversight in the field is required and the Project Engineer will also support
operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Essential duties may vary according to
region, division, area, and/or assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Manage the use of facilities, personnel, vehicles, and equipment to maximize efficiency and
profitability.
2. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute the technical and management aspecs of projects.
3. Work closely with Account Managers to respond to all customer inquiries and capabilities - find
solutions to difficult challenges.
4. Participate in client, contractor, and vendor meetings and resolve engineering, technical, or project
issues.
5. Develop operational, maintenance, and compliance procedures and be able to train and audit all
personnel with a commitment to safety and compliance.
6. Obtain permits and work closely with environmental agencies for all projects.
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7. Perform incident investigations, including failure analysis and root cause analysis.
8. Provide engineering data and documentation, and participate as needed for all Management of
Change (MOC) meetings.
9. Lead and participate in various forms of Process Hazard Analysis including what-if, fault tree,
HAZOP, checklist, and other forms of risk assessment. Previous participation in process hazard
analysis meetings (or certified training) is required.
10. Oversee fabrication, verification of proper installation, perform function checks and commission
equipment.
11. Supervisory Responsibilities: Project engineers frequently supervise the setup and operation of
complex temporary systems required in the execution of our field work in vapor control and water
treatment. Supervisory activities include the direction of technical field personnel in all aspects of
setup and operation. Although personnel report to and discipline is handled by Operations
Supervisors, direct technical oversight is the responsibility of the Project Engineer.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
1. Understand materials of construction and chemical compatibility and specify project-specific
requirements for all projects.
2. Possess the the ability to research suppliers and source materials and equipment for the highest
level of value, quality and suitability for use.
3. Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards and apply this
information to all projects.
4. Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Schematics,
Mechanical Plans, Logic Diagrams, Electrical Plans, Isometrics, and vendor cut sheets.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Project software.
6. Understand rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and blowers, and be able to
correctly select equipment and apply performance curves and design characteristics to all projects.
7. Understand instrumentation principles including failsafe design of safety and control systems.
8. Possess ingenuity, creative imagination, and original thought to effectively solve customer issues,
employee issues, improve company technology, and develop new services.
9. Understand how to effectively manage and apply fiscal controls when assigned projects and ensure
that projects come within budget guidelines. The candidate must be able to manage his or her
costs and keep them within company guidelines.
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10. Demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and be able to pass all site specific facility, company and
industry tests.
11. Possess a current, valid driver license from state of residency and valid proof of insurance. The
candidate or employee must provide his or her motor vehicle record from the state of residency
and must be insurable by the Envent Corporation insurance provider.
12. Understands that he or she is working in a twenty four hour, seven days a week (24/7) industry
environment and as such, understands that he or she must be available on a 24/7 basis when
required, which will include off hours, weekends, and holidays.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or related discipline) from an
accredited institution is required for this position. Two to six years of experience in the petrochemical,
refining, or related industry experience is preferred but not required.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Must have the ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative working environment.
2. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of a 24/7 operation.
3. Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking/traveling to multiple locations
throughout the day.
4. Able to work across business units and navigate organizational structures to achieve consistent and
full compliance with federal, state and local regulations and internal policies to ensure compliance
and programs/metrics to drive continuous performance improvement.
5. Ability to interact professionally and competently with widely variable internal customers and
personnel.
6. Must be responsive to calls and emails.
7. Must work with a sense of urgency and have excellent follow-up skills.
8. Demonstrated effective people coaching, training and influencing skills
9. Analytical, general management, people, and computer skills.
10. Excellent language and communication skills.
11. Must be proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE). The candidate must be able to pass all site specific facility, company
and industry tests.
12. Effective negotiating and listening skills.
13. Ability to be persistent, patient, creative, and flexible.
14. Ability to maintain a high energy level.
15. Ability and willingness to learn.
16. Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
17. Ability to assemble information from a variety of sources.
18. Possess self motivation, be responsible and assertive, solve problems, work and achieve agreed
upon assigned tasks with little or no supervision and a high degree of common sense.
19. The Project Engineer position will require travel and being away overnight up to 30% percent of the
time. Travel will be done by vehicle or airline to meet and work with customers.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Associate must maintain a valid driver's license. Professional Engineer's certification is preferred but not
required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS /WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable Associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Associate must have the ability to travel and stay overnight typically up to thirty percent (30%) of the
time. Travel will be by vehicle or airline to meet and work with customers.
This job will require a mixture of office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the
Associate is regularly required to stand and walk in an office setting and/or on a field site and communicate
on a telephone while meeting with others. The Associate frequently is required to sit at a desk, use fingers
to operate a computer keyboard, reach for papers or books with hands and arms, climb a ladder or balance
on a roof, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to operate or troubleshoot equipment. The Associate must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing
the duties of this job, the Associate may work in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to
fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals common to an active site - appropriate PPE is
provided and required.
Envent Corporation
Job Description
All job descriptions are a "general outline" of the duties and skills required for a particular position. Under no circumstance should
an Associate interpret the duties listed in the job description as the ONLY duties that can be assigned to that Associate. Job
descriptions may vary between business units and may change as the needs of the business change. Associates may be asked to
perform duties not listed on the general job description when the needs of the business require them to do so. Any questions or
disputes should be brought to the attention of Human Resources immediately.
Job Title: Project Engineer
Department: Engineering - Gulf Coast (La Porte, TX)
Reports To: Director of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: 8/22/2017
Job Code: PE
SUMMARY
The Project Engineer has both project engineering and craft-specific responsibilities for mechanical and
electrical designs and installations within the company (nationwide). Responsibly plans, schedules,
conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes,
accepted engineering practices and Envent Corporation standards; ensures effective communication and
coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and throughout the corporation.
In addition, the Project Engineer must maintain customer relationships and have a good understanding of
the company's business goals, including all aspects of operations and the environmental regulations that
require services. Technical oversight in the field is required and the Project Engineer will also support
operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Essential duties may vary according to
region, division, area, and/or assignment. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Manage the use of facilities, personnel, vehicles, and equipment to maximize efficiency and
profitability.
2. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute the technical and management aspecs of projects.
3. Work closely with Account Managers to respond to all customer inquiries and capabilities - find
solutions to difficult challenges.
4. Participate in client, contractor, and vendor meetings and resolve engineering, technical, or project
issues.
5. Develop operational, maintenance, and compliance procedures and be able to train and audit all
personnel with a commitment to safety and compliance.
6. Obtain permits and work closely with environmental agencies for all projects.
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7. Perform incident investigations, including failure analysis and root cause analysis.
8. Provide engineering data and documentation, and participate as needed for all Management of
Change (MOC) meetings.
9. Lead and participate in various forms of Process Hazard Analysis including what-if, fault tree,
HAZOP, checklist, and other forms of risk assessment. Previous participation in process hazard
analysis meetings (or certified training) is required.
10. Oversee fabrication, verification of proper installation, perform function checks and commission
equipment.
11. Supervisory Responsibilities: Project engineers frequently supervise the setup and operation of
complex temporary systems required in the execution of our field work in vapor control and water
treatment. Supervisory activities include the direction of technical field personnel in all aspects of
setup and operation. Although personnel report to and discipline is handled by Operations
Supervisors, direct technical oversight is the responsibility of the Project Engineer.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
1. Understand materials of construction and chemical compatibility and specify project-specific
requirements for all projects.
2. Possess the the ability to research suppliers and source materials and equipment for the highest
level of value, quality and suitability for use.
3. Read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards and apply this
information to all projects.
4. Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Schematics,
Mechanical Plans, Logic Diagrams, Electrical Plans, Isometrics, and vendor cut sheets.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Project software.
6. Understand rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, and blowers, and be able to
correctly select equipment and apply performance curves and design characteristics to all projects.
7. Understand instrumentation principles including failsafe design of safety and control systems.
8. Possess ingenuity, creative imagination, and original thought to effectively solve customer issues,
employee issues, improve company technology, and develop new services.
9. Understand how to effectively manage and apply fiscal controls when assigned projects and ensure
that projects come within budget guidelines. The candidate must be able to manage his or her
costs and keep them within company guidelines.
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10. Demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and be able to pass all site specific facility, company and
industry tests.
11. Possess a current, valid driver license from state of residency and valid proof of insurance. The
candidate or employee must provide his or her motor vehicle record from the state of residency
and must be insurable by the Envent Corporation insurance provider.
12. Understands that he or she is working in a twenty four hour, seven days a week (24/7) industry
environment and as such, understands that he or she must be available on a 24/7 basis when
required, which will include off hours, weekends, and holidays.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or related discipline) from an
accredited institution is required for this position. Two to six years of experience in the petrochemical,
refining, or related industry experience is preferred but not required.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Must have the ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative working environment.
2. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of a 24/7 operation.
3. Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking/traveling to multiple locations
throughout the day.
4. Able to work across business units and navigate organizational structures to achieve consistent and
full compliance with federal, state and local regulations and internal policies to ensure compliance
and programs/metrics to drive continuous performance improvement.
5. Ability to interact professionally and competently with widely variable internal customers and
personnel.
6. Must be responsive to calls and emails.
7. Must work with a sense of urgency and have excellent follow-up skills.
8. Demonstrated effective people coaching, training and influencing skills
9. Analytical, general management, people, and computer skills.
10. Excellent language and communication skills.
11. Must be proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE). The candidate must be able to pass all site specific facility, company
and industry tests.
12. Effective negotiating and listening skills.
13. Ability to be persistent, patient, creative, and flexible.
14. Ability to maintain a high energy level.
15. Ability and willingness to learn.
16. Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
17. Ability to assemble information from a variety of sources.
18. Possess self motivation, be responsible and assertive, solve problems, work and achieve agreed
upon assigned tasks with little or no supervision and a high degree of common sense.
19. The Project Engineer position will require travel and being away overnight up to 30% percent of the
time. Travel will be done by vehicle or airline to meet and work with customers.
Project Engineer Page 4 of 4
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Associate must maintain a valid driver's license. Professional Engineer's certification is preferred but not
required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS /WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable Associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Associate must have the ability to travel and stay overnight typically up to thirty percent (30%) of the
time. Travel will be by vehicle or airline to meet and work with customers.
This job will require a mixture of office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the
Associate is regularly required to stand and walk in an office setting and/or on a field site and communicate
on a telephone while meeting with others. The Associate frequently is required to sit at a desk, use fingers
to operate a computer keyboard, reach for papers or books with hands and arms, climb a ladder or balance
on a roof, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to operate or troubleshoot equipment. The Associate must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing
the duties of this job, the Associate may work in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to
fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals common to an active site - appropriate PPE is
provided and required.