Process Engineering Supervisor

External Description

Audubon is currently seeking a Process Engineering Supervisor to join our Team in our Metairie, LA office. The Process Engineering Supervisor will lead multiple inexperienced process engineers as well as perform process-engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple less experienced process engineers including performance reviews and approving time
• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for complex project assignments.
• Review and / or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting / design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements / specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and / or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.
• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and / or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and / or utilized.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
• Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Industry experience required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience preferred.
• Medium / large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
• HYSYS, ProMax or equivalent software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of conceptual through detailed design and P&ID development preferred.
• Working knowledge of codes (API, etc.) and Process design standards preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
30+ days ago