Technical Manager, Process Engineering

Job Title: Technical Manager, Sr Process Engineering
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Houston, TX
Sector: Energy Transition, Alternative Energies, Chemicals


NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the energy industry. Our client, a global engineering and consulting company, has an exciting permanent opportunity for a Technical Manager, Process Engineering to be based in Houston, TX.


JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Manager, Process Engineering will join the process engineering team to contribute to in the growth of our specialty chemical manufacturing and energy transition practices in the Gulf Coast region. Over time, this person will have the opportunity to build and grow a team as the energy transition business expands.
You will work alongside our Energy engineering team to develop opportunities and lead process project execution in the oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical sectors, with a focus on the Gulf Coast region. You will coordinate with our multi-discipline design/engineering staff located in offices across the US to collaborate on the total life cycle of projects, including working with the client to define a problem statement, preparing proposals and technical work scopes, estimating engineering labor hours, conducting technical studies, performing front-end loading evaluations, executing detailed engineering design and transitioning projects over to construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Supporting the business development team as a subject matter expert in chemical process engineering and energy transition in the oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical sectors
• Managing and executing feasibility studies, concept development and engineering design projects as a technical lead or project manager in collaboration with Company’s engineering teams
• Developing of design deliverables at various project stages, such as process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, heat and material balances, equipment specifications, control system philosophies and other similar documents
• Identifying issues and risks and proposing solutions using innovative and novel solutions, while leveraging ability to grasp unfamiliar concepts
• Coaching and mentoring earlier career staff
• Developing and presenting technical presentations and presenting to clients at industry conferences
• Leveraging existing network in the Gulf Coast region to identify opportunities for company engagement
• Responsible for managing budget and schedule performance on assigned process projects
• Effectively communicate/document with project team, including outside contacts, customers, and other engineering departments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated to engage with clients and to mentor and support development of process engineering expertise with earlier-career staff
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently, in an office environment, virtually, or at a project site
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and advance career

REQUIREMENTS
   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas preferred
• Knowledge of chemical process and energy transition technologies and trends, such as hydrogen, biofuels, chemical synthesis (methanol, ammonia), waste to energy, gasification, pyrolysis
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills, ability to manage own work and delegation to others, technical writing, and a strong customer focus
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Process simulation experience (e.g., CHEMCAD, PROMAX) is a plus
• Variable travel required - 0 to 25% depending on project demand
• Valid driver’s license required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global engineering, architecture, and consultancy company that creates sustainable solutions for clients and governments. With over 18,000 employees across 35 countries, this company is continue to advance and lead the way in sustainability with a strong emphasis in lowering their carbon footprint.  The successful applicant will receive a competitive annual compensation package, annual bonus, strong medical benefits, PTO, holidays, and more. For more information on this opportunity or others, please contact Mishu Ventura. 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.