CO2 Capture Process Engineer

Job Summary

The CO2 Capture Process Engineer oversees and manages the development, design, commissioning, testing, and optimization of CO2 capture gas processing plants for natural gas fired combined cycle power plant applications. The position requires the ability to evaluate a novel solvent adsorption gas separation process from the pilot plant size to full commercial scale CO2 capture plant. The position requires an in-depth understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics and heavily involves the application of mass transport phenomena knowledge in chemical engineering.

This role will primarily be responsible for oversite and technical approval of all project-related basic process engineering deliverables from CO2 capture technology providers for a specific project including block flow and process flow diagrams (PFD), mass & energy balances, P&ID, utility flow diagram and requirements, major equipment specifications and sizing, and general plant layout. This person will act as in the project engineering position during studies, actual construction, testing and commissioning of the CO2 capture plant.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Scope of Work (SOW), Basis of Design, etc. documents including design standards, site conditions, available utilities, emission and waste streams limitations, and overall performance requirements for the CO2 capture system;

• Oversees, evaluates, and manages the designs of CO2 capture processing plants, monitors modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoots existing process designs;

• Applies the principles of mass, momentum and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme and detail design;

• Prepares reports, and conceptual PFDs and P&IDs;

• Performs process hazard and operability analysis (HAZOP), and assesses the safety and environmental impact of the plant;

• Performs technical economic analysis (TEA) and evaluates the capital and operational cost of projects during the pre-construction phase.

• Works closely with Owner’s Engineers to develop scope definition documents such as P&IDs, general arrangements, electrical one-line diagrams, and major equipment specifications;

• Works closely with process technology suppliers to develop operating manuals, training programs, and procedures.

• Ensures all aspects of a design meet specified regulations;

• Provides guidance to plant engineering, operations, and maintenance staff at the installed power plants;

• Carries out other related tasks and projects as required to support the project from the conceptual design through commercial operation (COD);

• Provides operating guidance for process unit after COD.

• Other duties as assigned in support of power plant projects and operations.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering 

• At least 7 years of experience in development, design, and operations of solvent based H2S or CO2 capture plants using Selective Chemical Absorption Solvents and Thermal Kinetic Optimization process or relevant experience in gas separation processing or gas power plants;

• Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook

• Working knowledge of computer aided-design equipment and computerized processes such as Aspen HYSYS is required; boiler technology and design of heat recovery steam generators, FEED studies, TEA;

• Experience in gas, process or refinery plant construction, commissioning, and project engineering management;

• Critical thinking skills and good judgment;

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of stakeholders;

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in establishing cooperative working relationships both internally and externally;

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• High level of initiative;

• Good time management, with ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines;

• Strong attention to detail;

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound recommendations.

• Travel: up to 25%.

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