Company Overview:

Offshore Business embarks on a journey to transition from a traditional shipbuilder to an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solution provider, offering products such as FPSO, FLNG, Offshore Renewables and other Floating Production Units.

Also, Hanwha Oceans’ Offshore Business Division recently expanded its global footprint by establishing new Global Business Centers in North America and Europe with the intention of becoming a project-centric and client-driven business organization. This transformation aims to offer enhanced project execution and knowledge-driven operational models by bridging the upstream culture of three continents across Asia, Europe, and America.

Together with talented people and through leadership, Offshore Business continues to deliver outstanding performance for our customers, partners, and shareholders by moving into its next phase of growth and success.

Position Overview:

Principal Process Engineer leads and controls process engineering activities. Principal Process Engineer perform checking and review all data requested by Client for approval and provide assessments on performance of engineers. Principal Process Engineer ensures that engineering work and deliverables in the process discipline are accurate and correct to code, standard and project specification. Principal Process Engineer shall be able to analysis to identify optimal solution and communicate these solutions through technical reports. This role may require frequent travel to the US, Europe, and Asia.

The ideal candidate of the position will have a strong background in Offshore Oil & Gas Industry, be an expert in Topsides Process Engineering, and provide strategic focus in the Topsides Process Engineering for Conceptual/pre-FEED/FEED/EPC(I) projects being bid in the offshore area. This will include FPSO’s, FLNG as well as other Fixed and Floating platforms/facilities.

The strategic focus will also include providing support to Hanwha Ocean engineering teams based at Houston/Seoul/Amsterdam and elsewhere as necessary including Conceptual, pre-FEED and FEED for projects in the offshore area in the future

Key Responsibilities:

Understand project requirement, scope of work and project schedule.
Supervise Senior and Junior Process Engineer performance from the beginning to end of project.
Ensure all engineering documents are prepared and developed in accordance with relevant design code, standard and client’s project specification.
Provide engineering expertise and support or report to Manager of Process to ensure engineering progress meets time line.
Ensure process and utility system are optimized, efficient, safe and environmentally compliant.

Assist in Project in Bidding or FEED Stage

Provide engineering review and support for bid proposal including estimate of manhour and cost.
Conduct feasibility studies, FEED, FEED Verification

Process Engineering

To develop process calculations, studies and deliverables
Review process simulation and result, including heat and material balances (HYSYS, etc.) for the accuracy of calculation
Review all process engineering package and deliverables (Sizing, Calculation, Report, PFD, PID and etc.).

Participation in Various Workshop.

Chair HAZOP, Vendor HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, Design Review and etc.
Lead engineers to close out of comment/punches/recommendation from HAZOP, Vendor HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, Design Review and etc.
Manage and report status of comment/recommendations

Control 3rd party and sub-contractor.

For special process study, contract, selection through technical evaluation of 3rd party
Manage 3rd Party workscope and review/comment/approve of 3rd Party’s output..
Control sub-contractor for their performance and check quality of diagram from sub-contractor

Participation and Support for Commissioning and Start-up

Develop/review relevant philosophies and procedure
Provide engineering support for construction, commissioning and operation team

Management of Engineering

Ensure that process engineering output align with project objective, schedule and budget.
Generate regular progress reports
Report engineering outstanding and concern to Discipline Manager with technical summaries of outstanding issues

Problem Solving and Addressing Engineering Concerns

Provide engineering expertise for decision making to resolve process related issue
Address engineering punches/comment

Coordination and Communication

Lead engineering meeting with client, engineering sub-contractor and generate MOM.
Coordination with detailed engineering consultant or client, vendors and sub-contractors
Manage interface with all relevant discipline to get necessary information for process engineering or to provide data to other discipline for their engineering
Raise technical query, RFI (Request for Information) and etc. to get necessary information/Client’s approval.
Provide clarification/answer to Client’s request

Monitoring and Mentoring

Teach, instruct and guide less experienced Process Engineers.

Qualifications:

At least Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in process engineering in the offshore oil and gas industry
Extensive knowledge of process engineering practices, principles, industry codes and standards - as well as an understanding of scientific methods of problem-solving.
Proven track record of success in developing and performing Topsides Process Conceptual / Feasibility Studies during pre-FEED/FEED or tender stage. Prior experience with FPSO or FLNG design development and/or engineering project delivery (e.g. at a top-tier FPSO contractor) will be preferred.
Strong understanding with offshore industry terminology, concepts, and practices.
Knowledge of class rule, recognized code, standard and skill of process engineering tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Flarenet, Pipe-net or equivalent and ability to interpret result of process simulation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work with and to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients and manage multiple priorities.
Fluency in English

Diversity and Inclusion:

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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