Sr. Process Engineer

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General Summary

SunGas Renewables, Inc., (SunGas), (www.sungasrenewables.com), a growing leader in the energy transition continues to expand its team as we continue our mission to make a global impact on the energy transition. SunGas engineers and supplies technology and associated services for the production low-carbon energy and chemicals. In addition, SunGas works with exceptional partners to develop, build, own and operate renewable energy projects utilizing SunGas technology. C2X and SunGas Renewables are advancing their $2B+ Beaver Lake Renewable Energy (BLRE) methanol project in central Louisiana. BLRE will produce 500,000 metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually from sustainable wood fiber while sequestering 1 million metric tons of CO2. Now entering FEL-3, the project is planned to start construction in 2026.

This exciting position is a good fit for an outgoing, influential, and technically accomplished individual who thrives on supporting team success and delivering exceptional service to clients. SunGas dynamic work environment includes daily interaction with our own technical subject matter experts and suppliers, as well as our customers and their EPC and owners engineers. Applicants should be energized by a dynamic team environment in which a diverse set of stakeholders are engaged toward the successful deployment of SunGas renewable energy platform. This position reports to SunGas Process Engineering Manager and the VP of Engineering.

Work Location

This a full-time position located in the SunGas offices Monday through Friday. Extended remote work options are not available for this position. SunGas is located near Fallbrook and W. Sam Houston Parkway N. in Houston. Extended or hybrid remote work options are not available for this position, however we do offer the flexibility to work outside of the office on occasion when necessary.

Travel

The position requires occasional travel up to 10% of the time primarily for business and technical meetings, site and shop visits, and to industrial plant facilities.

Compensation

SunGas Renewables is offering a competitive salary and benefits package based on appropriate experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD, 401K, PTO, employee assistance program and opportunities for career development.

Culture

SunGas Renewables offers an energetic, forward-thinking, collaborative, fun environment designed to avoid the too rigid corporate world. We believe we are strengthened by our , ethics, and effort, and provide the opportunity and support for everyone to grow as an individual, a team, and an organization.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Modelling process simulations in Aspen/HYSYS or similar software and developing specialized modeling tools specific to the SunGas technology system.
• Utilizing and furthering the design methodologies for the SunGas technology system and developing and maintaining SunGas design procedures and tools.
• Implementing process design, equipment sizing and selection, generating equipment and instrument data sheets, developing PFDs and P&IDs, performing hydraulic analysis, control valve sizing, line list , flare and relief valve calculations and others.
• Leading and performing engineering studies, generating engineering design packages, specifying process equipment, reviewing, and analyzing vendor data.
• Collaborating with SunGas project managers to achieve schedule commitments.
• Participating in various client reviews such as process hazard analysis, operability, and constructability reviews.
• Providing technical support for detailed engineering, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and plant operations. Onsite support will result in some amount of travel and extended stay at project sites.
• Collaborating with process controls specialists to develop DCS control narratives and system logic narratives.
• Analyzing problems and taking appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensuring proper quality checks through conducting and following peer and squad check procedures and verifying proper documentation of input data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Familiarity with fluidized beds, solids handling systems, biomass conversion, steam methane reforming, oxycombustion, carbon capture, fuels/methanation synthesis and reactions.

• Knowledge of new and novel chemical processes is a plus.
• Some experience with thermal integration of varied process technologies.
• Well-versed in engineering workflows and project delivery from both client and vendor perspectives.
• Well-established process engineering skills including system design, of heat and material balances, PFDs, and PIDs, process design criteria, equipment sizing, process modeling, plant integration, and technical design and oversight.
• Working knowledge of Hazard Analysis methodologies and safety systems.
• Skilled to work with cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in prioritizing tasks and solving problems, chasing issues through resolution.
• Outgoing and energized by bringing the best out of everyone on the team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Client facing/interaction experience.
• Skilled in revision control and methods.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of a bachelors degree in chemical engineering with 10+ years of related experience.
• Highly experienced with process simulation using AspenTech programs such as Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and other process simulators.

• Experienced with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software for drafting and editing P&IDs .

• Other relevant formal training including HAZOP, HAZID, Project Management is a plus.

• Strong background working in EPC and systems engineering is a plus.
• Experience with plant operation and process controls is a plus.

EEO Statement

SunGas Renewables, Inc., a subsidiary of GTI Energy, is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at careers@sungasrenewables.com and well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for SunGas Renewables, Inc. on your date of hire with no further action required by SunGas Renewables, Inc. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, , or genetic information.

About SunGas Renewables

SunGas Renewables, in partnership with C2X, is taking a leading role in the growth of the advanced biofuels industry by providing its S- 1000 renewable syngas product to third parties while also developing and investing in low-carbon biofuels projects. The SunGas Renewables S-1000 gasification system, based on technology originally developed by GTI, when integrated with other technologies, provides a reliable syngas manufacturing platform to produce green methanol, renewable natural gas, green hydrogen and other renewable biofuels from sustainably sourced biomass. On May 14, 2024, SunGas and C2X announced a strategic partnership and C2Xs investment in SunGas.

About GTI Energy

Since 1941, GTI Energy has contributed to the strengthening of energy systems and the communities they serve. As a leading technology development organization, we are focused on developing, scaling, and deploying energy transition solutions that improve lives, economies, and the environment. GTI Energy leverages the expertise of our trusted team of scientists, engineers, and partners to deliver impactful innovations needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems worldwide. We embrace systems thinking, open learning, and collaboration to bring solutions from concept to market, with more than 1,000 patents secured in our 80-year history.

About C2X

C2X is aiming to make a significant contribution to a low carbon future by accelerating the availability of green methanol in large quantities. C2X will develop, own and operate green molecule production facilities in strategic locations, which will supply the chemical, aviation and shipping sectors with low carbon fuels and feedstocks.