I&E Project Lead
Koch Business Solutions, LP | |
life insurance, parental leave | |
United States, Texas, Katy | |
Dec 02, 2024 | |
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Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch Company, is seeking an I&E Project Lead to join their team at our headquarters in Katy, TX. This role is responsible for supporting and actively participating in the EI&C engineering facets of an EPC project from early development phase to commissioning and turnover. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. This enables clients to have a one stop shop for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work. What You Will Do * Establish a "safety first" culture * Lead and/or self-perform the execution of engineering activities including scheduling, project controls, procurement, and construction * Specify and oversee the design of DCS, SIS, and PLC Systems * Development of the Instrument Index, I/O List, electrical equipment and controls specifications of process related facilities and other electrical systems. * Development of one-line, schematics diagrams, wiring diagrams * Review of AC power systems, short circuit, and arc flash studies * Create hazardous area classification drawings and specify appropriately rated equipment. * Development of the process control philosophy and PCS architecture * Development of logic diagram, cause & effects, control narratives and control system. * Design grounding, ground grid, control buildings, plant layouts, lighting, and perform basic calculation. * Participate in development of P&IDs, equipment, and instrument procurement packages. * Participate in coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, etc.) * Participate in workshops and meetings, including risk, value, PHA/HAZID/HAZOP, safety in design, operability/maintainability, and constructability * Develop I&E subcontractor scope of work and manage their expeditious execution throughout the project * Provide input and assistance on best practices, work procedures, and subject matter expertise to team members as required to resolve engineering, design, and construction issues. * Provide leadership, training and mentorship to less experienced engineers and team members * Interact and communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants * Provide short term field support during construction and commissioning * Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for various electrical and controls equipment Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline * Experience with the design of power infrastructure and distribution of medium and/or low voltage systems OR the design of instrumented control and safety systems What Will Put You Ahead * Professional Engineering license * Experience executing on EPC projects * Experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering for gas processing, petrochemical, and refining facilities * Experience with Safety Instrumented System (SIS), DCS, BMS, and PLC * Experience ensuring Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance on the project * Field construction engineering experience At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf |