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Full-Time
Baton Rouge LA
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has identified an immediate need for an experienced and knowledgeable Principal Pipe Stress Engineer | Section Leader in our Baton Rouge office. Consider joining our team of experienced piping engineers leading a team of talented piping and stress analysis professional to deliver solutions for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Global Piping & Stressing Engineering Manager
- The role will involve responsibility for set-up of stressing activities, leading teams on larger jobs, performing stress calculations and working with Global lead to produce company standard / tools.
- Provide active oversight of project engineering work including technical support, technical quality assurance, technical design/project reviews and prevention of over design.
- Identify & Implement lessons learned across projects, communicate internally and incorporate into documentation / working practices.
- Work with other Principal Piping Engineers and Global Lead to integrate and develop a common understanding and work practice across multiple locations.
- When required act as Project Manager or Lead Engineer on specified projects / proposals in accordance with Company Management System.
- Prepare Basic & Complex engineering deliverables in accordance with Company Management Systems, current legislation, Design Codes (ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, etc.) and relevant international standards.
- Check Basic & Complex engineering deliverables produced by others in accordance with Company Management System against current legislation, Design Code (ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, etc.) and relevant International Standards.
- Apply in-depth subject matter / technical knowledge to resolve complex or unusual engineering and design problems.
- Provide technical information in support of the project team.
- Attend technical design/project reviews to ensure compliance with customers’ needs and QHSE requirements.
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products, and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency
- Implement assigned engineering work within the budget and project timescale
- Commercial awareness of the impact of changes in scope, budget, and schedule overruns.
- Departmental Planning and organization activities.
- Mentoring other piping engineering professionals.
- Manage scope, budgets and schedules on small projects as required.
- Comply with the Company Management System and QHSE requirements
- Identify and present training and learning opportunities (both individual and departmental) for consideration.
- Maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency.
- Identify and present training and learning opportunities (both individual and departmental) for consideration.
- Work with other Principal Piping Engineers, Stress Specialists and Global Manager to ensure the organization retains and develops the key skills and knowledge for continued success.
- Provide mentorship to younger/junior engineers within the organization
- Provide input into the selection and recruitment of new staff to meet the business needs
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering and PE License in Texas and Louisiana required.
- 15+ years of experience in various Piping engineering roles (At least 10 years working as a dedicated Stressing Engineer)
- Must have a minimum of 5 yrs experience leading a team of pipe stress engineers.
- Extensive experience in Stressing Jacketed Piping Systems, Vibrating / Pulsating Pipework (Connected to Reciprocating Machinery), Highly Loaded Pressure Relief Pipework & Supporting thereof.
- Experience with Fatigue Analysis. Wind Loading / Seismic Calculations, etc.
- Hand Calculations from First Principles to Resolve Technical Issues
- High pressure (>300 barg) Piping & Tubing experience.
- Extensive & Detailed knowledge of & experience with industry standard Stress Analysis Software (Caesar II).
- An in depth understanding of the ASME piping design codes (ASME B31.3, B31.1, BPVC, etc.), ASTM, API, BS, EN, ISO, DIN material and manufacturing specifications and standards. ASME B31.3 Chapter IX High Pressure Piping experience preferred.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Experience in engineering design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics (e.g. LDPE) plants.
- Preferred experience in Pipe Support Design & Calculations
- Broad expertise in process plant, piping design, fabrication and erection, safety and environmental issues with some site experience.
- Must be capable as working as part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
Job Features
| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer, Piping Stress Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has identified an immediate need for an experienced an...
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects is looking for an experienced Senior Plant Layout Designer to join our team in our Manchester (Simon Carves Engineering) office. Consider joining our team of experienced engineers and designers providing plant layout and piping designs for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Piping Design and Plant Layout Section Leader.
- Piping Design support for Plants and Facilities.
- Support requirements related to Capital (Lump Sum) & Expense (T&M) projects.
- Manage project cost and schedule as required by the approved budget and client expectations.
- Able to review 3D models and check piping packages as required to furnish the client with error free design.
- Relevant design experience in the petrochemical or related industry including extensive experience as a Senior Designer.
- Allocation of work to the Plant Design team under supervision and resource planning.
- Expediting project deliverables in a timely manner to ensure that project deadlines are met.
- Close monitoring of the team under his/her supervision to ensure that the applicable company systems are used, that the relevant QA procedures and standards are followed and that the piping and layout design within his area of responsibility conforms to contract specific requirements and any applicable Client, company, national and international standards, design codes and legislation.
- Liaison and day to day co-ordination of piping and layout design office work that may be executed in other ECI group offices or joint venture partner offices.
- Liaison with Clients, Licensors, other design disciplines and suppliers to ensure that the information required to meet project deadlines is available and implemented in a timely manner.
- Co-ordinating and managing internal and external design reviews.
- Identification of contractual scope changes and thereafter assisting the Lead Piping & Layout Engineer in the preparation of piping and layout manhour estimates to execute the additional work.
- Understand customer needs and ensure that they are being satisfied.
- Active communication with all customers to promote clear understanding of scope.
- Develop good customer relationships (both internal and external).
- Coordinate and manage design implementation and verification with vendors (i.e. Fabricators, HP Tube manufacturer, Specialty Products)
- Provide clear and concise instructions to vendor as required.
- Stay in contact with vendor to foster work relationship for potential future work.
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, 3D software, Laser Scanning Software and HP Design.
- Have a positive view about other team members, their abilities and potential for professional growth. Be a mentor to subordinates.
- Relevant HNC or HND education/experience and legally authorized to work in the UK
- 10+ years experience in piping design and plant layout in the petrochemical industry with broad expertise in process plant layout, pipework design, fabrication and erection, health, safety and environmental issues.
- Substantial relevant engineering experience in the petrochemical, nuclear and renewable industries including experience as a Senior Designer. Multidisciplinary exposure.
- Understanding of Conceptual Plant Layouts (e.g. Equipment Spacing, Pipe Spacing, Maintenance Spacing, Valve Orientations, Truck & Rail Loading/Unloading, etc.)
- Good understanding of the relevant national and international standards, design codes and legislation applicable to process plant piping design. Proven knowledge of and use of Engineering Specifications. Must be familiar with Piping specifications, administrative and technical practices, design instructions, plot plans, Process flow diagrams and interpreting vendor information.
- Knowledge of Drafting CAD standards, including creating CAD Standard Libraries, Paper/Model Space and Plotting/Publishing.
- Must be able to create 3D models, mechanical details and various types of piping drawings used to compile an error free design package.
- Skillful in the use of PDMS [E3D] software experience is required.
- Skillful in the use of ACAD Plant 2D and 3D software used to create Engineering drawings.
- Skillful use of Navisworks and the ability to conduct model reviews.
- Detailed knowledge and use of AVEVA Draft (UK), AutoCAD, CAD / CAE set-up / interface (essential); AutoCAD (preferred)
- Ability to perform Laser Scanning and Register Scans. Working knowledge in the use of Scene and LFM software for Laser Scanning.
- Experience in plastic (e.g. LDPE, LLDPE, HPDE) preferred.
- Familiar with HP Tube and Component Design (preferred)
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, RasterCad, Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel as well as Microsoft Outlook.
- Must be able to conceptualize and draw Mechanical design details independently with minor instruction.
- Knowledge of pipe support requirements.
- EPC work environment related to new Green Field Projects.
- Experience using ASME B31.3.
- Lead Design Group on various sized projects.
- Manage project budgets and schedules for Lump Sum and T&M projects.
- Review Equipment Vendor drawings.
- Facilitate 3D Model Reviews.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Site experience (e.g. construction, maintenance)
- Detailed knowledge of international codes, practices, vendors relevant to the Piping Design & Plant Layout Department.
- Detailed knowledge of LDPE / EVA and polymer engineering relevant to Piping Design & Plant Layout Department.
- Close relationships with key clients, Licensor personnel, vendors.
Job Features
| Job Category | Plant Designer, Sr Piping Designer, Sr Plant Designer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects is looking for an experienced Senior Plant Layout Desig...
Full-Time
Manchester, UK
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has identified an immediate need for an experienced and knowledgeable Principal Piping Design and Plant Layout Engineer - Deputy Section Leader in our Manchester (Simon Carves Engineering) office. Consider joining our team of experienced engineers and designers developing plant layout and piping designs for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Global Mechanical Piping Design and Plant Layout Manager
- Highly motivated, eager to contribute to the establishment of an effective and efficient Piping Design & Plant Layout (EPL) Group.
- To provide management and leadership for the Manchester Office Piping Design & Plant Layout Department Section such that it operates as an effective team in the execution of its assigned work scope such that deliverables are technically correct, coordinated with adjoining departments and executed within assigned schedule and budget.
- Constructively and proactively support the Global Piping Design & Plant Layout Department Manager in their role with frequent and effective communication, development and implementation of initiatives and in the performance of the below duties.
- Oversee and report on the Manchester Office Piping Design & Plant Layout Department Section.
- Provide clear DIRECTION (verbal, written, procedural), Ensure technical, procedural and interpersonal COMPETENCE within the Manchester Office Piping Design & Plant Layout Department Section.
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, 3D software, Laser Scanning Software and HP Design.
- Independent layout of process plant and process piping design using PDMS [E3D] plant design tool.
- Develop good customer relationships.
- Coordinate and manage design implementation and verification with vendors (e.g. Fabricators, HP Tube manufacturer, etc.)
- Provide clear and concise instructions to vendor as required.
- Ensure staff have the OPPORTUNITY to perform:
- Appropriate resources.
- Sufficient delegation of authority.
- Software and other tools are available and adequate
- Procedures are adequate and relevant information available
- Understand and ensure appropriate MOTIVATION is provided.
- Ensure that knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline is maintained.
- Set, review and appraise annual PDRs for Manchester Office Piping Design & Plant Layout Department section staff.
- Assist in the development of meaningful staff career development and training plans.
- Promote a team environment of mutual respect with open communication, celebration of success and provide frequent positive reinforcement.
- Software and other tools are available and adequate.
- Procedures are adequate and relevant Information available.
- Take a proactive role in the integration of personnel, systems and procedures between US and UK offices. Coordinate such activities with the counterpart in the Baton Rouge Office and the Global Piping Design & Plant Layout Department Manager.
- Ensure that the implementation of Company Management System within the Manchester office conforms to Best Industry Practices and that all relevant legislative requirements are met.
- Provide active oversight of project engineering work including technical support, technical quality assurance, technical design/project reviews, consistency of approach across projects and prevention of under / over design.
- Ensure that suitably qualified and experienced resources from the discipline are assigned to project or proposal work. Identify and raise any training needs and assign less experienced members of the team to more senior mentors to develop skills and ensure appropriate oversight.
- Ensure compliance with the Company processes, procedures, work instructions and departmental standards including company QA and HSE policies.
- Ensure that the applicable company systems are used, that the relevant QA procedures and standards are followed and that the piping and layout design within the departments area of responsibility conforms to contract specific requirements and any applicable Client, company, national and international standards, design codes and legislation.
- Identify and communicate potential improvements in safety and technical quality performance
- Implement the most appropriate software tools for project execution. Communicate any issues with inappropriate or outdated tools and assist in the development of new tools.
- Assist in the review and moderation of project engineering budgets and schedules and participate in resource forecasting and planning.
- Review Manchester Office performance metrics including project budget and key deliverables which are developed and tracked within Projects Subdivision.
- Assist and support Project Lead engineers to complete assigned engineering work within budget and to project timescale.
- Identification of contractual scope changes and thereafter assisting in the preparation of piping and layout manhour estimates to execute the additional work.
- Constructively identify and coordinate improvements in cost and schedule performance.
- Support Business Development to secure new work.
- Contribute to risk identification and mitigation for proposal work.
- When required, deputize as Global Piping Design & Plant Layout Department Manager.
- When required, act as Lead Engineer on specified projects / proposals.
- Lead Responsibilities - Summary duties include:
- Project Planning
- Managing the project schedule for the relevant engineering department team assigned to a project
- Scope
- Managing the project scope for the relevant engineering department team assigned to a project
- Budget
- Managing the project budget for the relevant engineering department team assigned to a project
- Reporting and Coordination to / with other project team members
- These include regular activities such as:
- Liaising with the PM, Project Controls, Regional Office Dept Lead, Doc Control and Other Engineering Department Leads on the project to develop the technical and project-management deliverables.
- Attending regular coordination, technical review and progress reporting meetings
- Understanding the contractual scope and assigning work to members of the engineering department team
- Providing daily effective team leadership to the engineering dept team
- Identify risks, data needs and issues that may impede the progress of the work, as well as changes to the contractual scope of work
- Respond to comments from other depts, the client team, and project management, ensuring that agreements are recorded and agreed with the project management team.
- Identify resourcing issues and adjust project team workloads or request resource changes as necessary
- Ensuring deliverables are developed, issued and filed in accordance with project schedule, the assigned budget, and to the necessary quality standards, including approval of deliverables from the relevant engineering dept.
- Close out the project and develop lessons learned for implementation.
- Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification and experience.
- Chartered Engineer
- Legally authorized to work in the UK
- 15+ years experience in piping design and plant layout in the petrochemical industry with broad expertise in process plant layout, pipework design, fabrication and erection, health, safety and environmental issues.
- Understanding of Conceptual Plant Layouts (e.g. Equipment Spacing, Pipe Spacing, Maintenance Spacing, Valve Orientations, Truck & Rail Loading/Unloading, etc.)
- Site experience (e.g. construction, maintenance) preferred.
- EPC work environment related to new Green Field Projects.
- Experience using ASME B31.3.
- Proven knowledge of and use of Engineering Specifications.
- Detailed knowledge and use of PDMS [E3D] software experience is required. Must be able to create 3D models, mechanical details and various types of piping drawings used to compile an error free design package.
- Skill-full in the use of ACAD Plant 2D and 3D software used to create Engineering drawings.
- Preferred: Ability to perform Laser Scanning and Register Scans.
- Skill-full use of Navisworks and the ability to conduct model reviews.
- Knowledge of Drafting CAD standards, including creating CAD Standard Libraries, Paper/Model Space and Plotting/Publishing.
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Raster-Cad, Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel as well as Microsoft Outlook.
- Working knowledge in the use of Scene and LFM software for Laser Scanning.
- Substantial relevant engineering experience in the petrochemical, nuclear and renewable industries. Multidisciplinary exposure.
- Detailed knowledge of international codes, practices, vendors relevant to the Piping Design & Plant Layout Department.
- Detailed knowledge of LDPE / EVA and polymer engineering relevant to Piping Design & Plant Layout Department.
- Close relationships with key clients, Licensor personnel, vendors.
Job Features
| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has identified an immediate need for an experienced an...
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need for a knowledgeable and experienced Project Scheduler to be responsible for project controls matters for all projects in the ECI [Simon Carves Engineering] Manchester office. As the Project Scheduler for the Manchester office you will be responsible for the development and tracking of project schedules for all assigned projects and support the development of consistent and robust project controls procedures to efficiently manage and minimize risk to project execution.
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Global Project Controls & Estimating Leader
- Appraisal and definition of Corporate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators, effectively reporting any remedial actions in order to drive best value for the client / Contract requirements.
- Coordinate and Lead planning sessions and workshops to compile master project/program schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration.
- Stakeholder management ensuring all key stakeholders sign off the baseline and have visibility of regular progress updates.
- Developing internal inter-discipline schedule requirements and external sub-contractors / vendor programs ensuring logical work sequences across all disciplines of the project.
- Coordinating plans, generating reports and pro-actively communicating the schedule requirements to the project team, including chairing / participating in progress meetings.
- Developing awareness of contractual requirements / strategy and producing detailed execution programs and Level 4 reports for the project accordingly. Update / Customize Earned value factor / Rule of Credit as per Project requirement.
- Set up Project Progress Review meeting bi-weekly / monthly in consultation with PM/PE.
- Responsible for updating the Project Progress (Level 4) report (SCH03 Earned %, SCH04 & 05 Actual hours / Forecast hours) in consultation with PM / Lead Engineer and perform analytical review of report generated.
- Establish Project reporting calendar and advise Project team of all reporting requirements.
- Lead the change management process and workflow, providing a platform for adding/ tracking/ monitoring/ approving change in a timely fashion.
- Prepare the shortfall and identify the project resource constraint.
- Early identification and flagging of deviations to Budgeted hours.
- Provide the man hours forecast for / update Cost Report.
- Liaise with Baton Rouge PCE Team.
- 7 + Years experience in Project Planning tool Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects
- Legally authorized to work in the UK
- Skills in Microsoft office (some advance Microsoft Excel functions)
- Knowledge in Process industry is preferable
- Overall Concept on Cost Control process is preferable.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and customer face-to-face soft skills
- Substantial relevant engineering/management experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and renewable industries.
- Close relationships with key customers, licensor personnel, and vendors
- Should have experience and knowledge of relevant key engineering topics required to operate in an EPC environment.
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Controls Engineer, Project Scheduler |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need for a knowledgeable and experie...
Full-Time
Baton Rouge LA
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for a Graduate Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to supplement our existing team in our Baton Rouge office. Consider joining our small team of experienced engineers developing control and instrumentation designs for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines, from initial FEED designs through to detailed design deliverables.
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Instrumentation |Electrical Engineering Section Leader
- Coordinate and execute instrumentation work with under the direction of senior electrical instrumentation engineers.
- Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Preparation of instrumentation equipment and construction specification documents
- Develop drawings and specifications for construction including network communication block diagrams, loop diagrams, logic diagrams, control panel details, junction box wiring diagrams, instrument installation details, etc.
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project applications.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) when requested.
- Participate in field investigations and provide construction support.
- Respond to field information requests.
- Work in the design of high pressure (>300 barg) electrical systems, including systems related to large synchronous motors, assisted start methods, autoclave reactor stirrer motors and high power variable speed systems and /or high pressure (>300 barg) Instrument & Control experience, including systems related to reciprocating compressor protection systems (Konesburg, Prognost, Bently Nevada), safety systems (Triconex etc), HP Instrumentation (Valves, Thermocouples etc).
- Design of plant power distribution and preparation of one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, equipment layouts, lighting, grounding, installation details, etc.
- Preparation of equipment and construction specification documents, including power panels, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, substations, motors,
- Model and conduct power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, protective relay coordination and arc flash analysis).
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project
- Respond to field information requests
- Review supplier technical quotes, prepare technical bid analysis and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend post order kick off meetings.
- Travel to witness inspections
- Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering is required.
- Open to working towards Professional Engineering Licensure in Louisiana and TX.
- 2+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants [includes college internships]
- Exposure to industry standard visualisation and calculation tools (e.g. Navis works / ETAP / PTW / SPI etc.).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the US
Job Features
| Job Category | Electrical Engineer, Instrument Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for a Graduate Electrical, Controls & I...
Full-Time
Baton Rouge LA
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to supplement our existing team in our Baton Rouge office. Join our small team of experienced engineers developing control and instrumentation designs for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines, from initial FEED designs through to detailed design deliverables.
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Instrumentation |Electrical Engineering Section Leader
- Develop detailed design documents for new assignments which may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring specific job or industry knowledge.
- Coordinate and execute instrumentation work with a lead instrument designer.
- Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Preparation of instrumentation equipment and construction specification documents
- Develop drawings and specifications for construction including network communication block diagrams, loop diagrams, logic diagrams, control panel details, junction box wiring diagrams, instrument installation details, etc.
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project applications.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) when requested.
- Participate in field investigations and provide construction support.
- Respond to field information requests.
- Ability to coordinate and execute Electrical work with a lead Electrical
- Design of plant power distribution and preparation of one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, equipment layouts, lighting, grounding, installation details, etc.
- Preparation of equipment and construction specification documents, including power panels, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, substations, motors,
- Model and conduct power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, protective relay coordination and arc flash analysis).
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project
- Respond to field information requests
- Review supplier technical quotes, prepare technical bid analysis and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings.
- Travel to witness inspections
- Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering is required.
- Working towards Professional Engineer licensure in Louisiana and Texas. A passed FE exam is a must.
- 5 - 7+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- Up-to-date knowledge of control systems and wet-end instrumentation design and engineering techniques and their applications specifically on petrochemical plants
- Good command of, and experience with, industry standard visualisation and calculation tools (e.g. Navis works / ETAP / PTW / SPI etc.).
- 5+ years of experience in various Electrical and /or Instrument & Control engineering, construction, fabricator or other technical roles with at least 3 years of experience in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
- Experience in Electrical and /or Instrument & Control design for plastic plants (e.g. LDPE, LLDPE, HPDE).
- High pressure (>300 barg) electrical experience, including systems related to large synchronous motors, assisted start methods, autoclave reactor stirrer motors and high power variable speed systems. And / or High pressure (>300 barg) Instrument & Control experience, including systems related to reciprocating compressor protection systems (Konesburg, Prognost, Bently Nevada), safety systems (Triconex etc), HP Instrumentation (Valves, Thermocouples etc).
- Site experience (e.g. construction, site troubleshooting, site survey, manufacturing shop etc.).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
Job Features
| Job Category | Electrical Engineer, Instrument Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Electri...
Full-Time
Baton Rouge LA
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to supplement our existing team in our Baton Rouge office. Consider joining our team of experienced engineers and designers developing control and instrumentation designs for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Electrical | Instrumentation Engineering Section Leader
- You should be familiar with relevant international standards and have the confidence to lead the C&I design on projects, interacting with other engineering disciplines, as well as the client and project manager to confidently deliver efficient technical solutions
- Develop detailed design documents for new assignments which may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring specific job or industry knowledge.
- Coordinate and execute instrumentation work with a lead instrument designer.
- Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Preparation of instrumentation equipment and construction specification documents
- Develop drawings and specifications for construction including network communication block diagrams, loop diagrams, logic diagrams, control panel details, junction box wiring diagrams, instrument installation details, etc.
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project applications.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) when requested.
- Participate in field investigations and provide construction support.
- Respond to field information requests.
- Prepare engineering deliverables from initial FEED designs through to detailed design.
- Ability to coordinate and execute Electrical work with a lead Electrical
- Design of plant power distribution and preparation of one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, equipment layouts, lighting, grounding, installation details, etc.
- Preparation of equipment and construction specification documents, including power panels, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, substations, motors,
- Model and conduct power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, protective relay coordination and arc flash analysis).
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project
- Respond to field information requests
- Review supplier technical quotes, prepare technical bid analysis and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings.
- Travel to witness inspections
- Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering is required.
- Licensed Professional Control Systems or Electrical Engineer in Louisiana and Texas. A passed FE exam is a must.
- 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- Up-to-date knowledge of control systems and wet-end instrumentation design and engineering techniques and their applications specifically on petrochemical plants
- Good command of, and experience with, industry standard visualization and calculation tools (e.g. Navis works / ETAP / PTW / SPI etc.).
- 10+ years of experience in various Electrical and /or Instrument & Control engineering, construction, fabricator or other technical roles with at least 5 years of experience in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
- Experience in Electrical and /or Instrument & Control design for plastic plants (e.g. LDPE, LLDPE, HPDE).
- High pressure (>300 barg) electrical experience, including systems related to large synchronous motors, assisted start methods, autoclave reactor stirrer motors and high power variable speed systems. And / or High pressure (>300 barg) Instrument & Control experience, including systems related to reciprocating compressor protection systems (Konesburg, Prognost, Bently Nevada), safety systems (Triconex etc), HP Instrumentation (Valves, Thermocouples etc).
- Site experience (e.g. construction, site troubleshooting, site survey, manufacturing shop etc.).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the US
Job Features
| Job Category | Electrical Engineer, Instrument Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior ...
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to supplement our existing team in our Manchester (Simon Carves Engineering) office. Consider joining our team of experienced engineers and designers developing control and instrumentation designs for our petrochemical and advanced recycling business lines.
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Instrumentation |Electrical Engineering Section Leader
- You should be familiar with relevant international standards and have the confidence to lead the C&I design on projects, interacting with other engineering disciplines, as well as the client and project manager to confidently deliver efficient technical solutions.
- Develop detailed design documents for new assignments which may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring specific job or industry knowledge.
- Coordinate and execute instrumentation work with a lead instrument designer.
- Read and develop Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Prepare engineering deliverables from initial FEED designs through to detailed design.
- Preparation of instrumentation equipment and construction specification documents
- Develop drawings and specifications for construction including network communication block diagrams, loop diagrams, logic diagrams, control panel details, junction box wiring diagrams, instrument installation details, etc.
- Review and evaluate equipment vendor information and determine suitability for specific project applications.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) when requested.
- Participate in field investigations and provide construction support.
- Respond to field information requests.
- Bachelor’s Degree Instrument Engineering or relevant degree is required.
- Chartered Engineer Status.
- Legally authorized to work in the UK.
- 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- Up-to-date knowledge of control systems and wet-end instrumentation design and engineering techniques and their applications specifically on petrochemical plants
- Good command of, and experience with, industry standard visualisation and calculation tools (e.g. Navis works / ETAP / PTW / SPI etc.).
- 10+ years of experience in various Controls & Instrumentation engineering, construction, fabricator or other technical roles with at least 5 years of experience in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
- Experience in Controls & Instrumentation design for plastic plants (e.g. LDPE, LLDPE, HPDE).
- High pressure (>300 barg) electrical experience, including systems related to large synchronous motors, assisted start methods, autoclave reactor stirrer motors and high power variable speed systems. And / or High pressure (>300 barg) Controls & Instrumentation experience, including systems related to reciprocating compressor protection systems (Konesburg, Prognost, Bently Nevada), safety systems (Triconex etc), HP Instrumentation (Valves, Thermocouples etc).
- Site experience (e.g. construction, site troubleshooting, site survey, manufacturing shop etc.).
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own
- Expand and maintain knowledge of the latest standards, legislation, products and practices relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
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| Job Category | Instrument Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior...
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has an immediate a need in our Manchester (Simon Carves Engineering) office for several mid-career Mechanical Design Engineers. You will be responsible for design and specification of fixed [pressure vessels, heat exchangers, etc.] and rotating [compressors, pumps, etc.] equipment as well as machinery packages [thermal oxidizers, pneumatic conveying systems, extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment].
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Working towards a Chartered Engineer Status
- 5+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- Division 2 Pressure Vessel experience preferred
- API 618 Reciprocating Compressors and API 674 and API 675 Positive Displacement Pumps experience preferred
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment preferred
- Experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process) preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Expand and maintain knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards and practices, legislation, regulations relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
Job Features
| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has an immediate a need in our Manchester (Simon Carve...
Full-Time
Manchester, UK
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need in our Manchester [Simon Carves Engineering] office for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Fixed Equipment who will be responsible for design and specification and fixed equipment [pressure vessels and heat exchangers].
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- In this role you will have the potential to become the company focal point for all static, pressure-containing equipment aspects within the company.
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Chartered Engineer
- Legally authorized to work in the UK.
- 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- ASME Section VIII, Division 2 High Pressure Experience Preferred
- Knowledge of ASME VIII Division 3 and other codes / regulations preferred not essential (AD Mekblatt, EN13445, EU PED etc)
- Knowledge of FEA analysis and fitness for service assessments such as API 579 would be of interest but not essential
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment would also be of interest (but is not mandatory).
- Experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process) would also be of interest (but is not mandatory).
- Material selection knowledge and familiarity with international codes for steel types used in the petrochemical sector required, familiarity with high strength steels preferred.
- Knowledge of thermal rating for heat exchangers would be of interest but not essential.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
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| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need in our Manchester [Simon Carves...
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for several Graduate Mechanical Engineers in our Baton Rouge office. Consider joining our small team of experienced engineers developing the design and specification of fixed [pressure vessels, heat exchangers, etc.] and rotating [compressors, pumps, etc.] equipment as well as machinery packages [thermal oxidizers, pneumatic conveying systems, extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment].
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Open to obtaining PE License in Texas and Louisiana
- 2+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics plants [Including Internships]
- Division 2 Pressure Vessel experience preferred
- API 618 Reciprocating Compressors and API 674 and API 675 Positive Displacement Pumps experience preferred
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment preferred
- Experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process) preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, is looking for several Graduate Mechanical Engineers i...
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has an immediate a need for several knowledgeable and experienced mid-career Mechanical Design Engineers in our Baton Rouge office. Consider joining our team of experienced engineering professionals where you will be responsible for design and specification of fixed [pressure vessels, heat exchangers, etc.] and rotating [compressors, pumps, etc.] equipment as well as machinery packages [thermal oxidizers, pneumatic conveying systems, extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment].
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Open to obtaining PE License in Texas and Louisiana
- 5+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- Division 2 Pressure Vessel experience preferred
- API 618 Reciprocating Compressors and API 674 and API 675 Positive Displacement Pumps experience preferred
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment preferred
- Experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process) preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Expand and maintain knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards and practices, legislation, regulations relating to the relevant engineering discipline to reinforce professional competency
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
Job Features
| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects, has an immediate a need for several knowledgeable and ...
Full-Time
Baton Rouge LA, Remote
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Rotating Equipment who will be responsible for design and specification of rotating equipment [compressors, pumps, etc.].
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- Lead mechanical engineer tasks such as manhour estimation, on project recruitment, progress tracking and reporting, leading a team of engineers.
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- PE License Required in Texas and Louisiana
- 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil & gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- API 618 Reciprocating Compressors and API 674 and API 675 Positive Displacement Pumps experience preferred
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment preferred Preferred experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process)
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
Job Features
| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need for a Senior Mechanical Design ...
Full-Time
Baton Rouge LA, Remote
Posted 1 year ago
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need in our Baton Rouge office for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Fixed Equipment who will be responsible for design and specification and fixed equipment [pressure vessels and heat exchangers].
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Mechanical Engineering Section Leader
- Develop equipment specifications and become knowledgeable on the equipment necessary for each project.
- Prepare and check technical inquiry documents (requisitions, datasheets/specifications, etc)
- Review supplier technical quotes and prepare technical bid analysis
- Update inquiry documents to order
- Attend/run post order kick off meetings
- Review supplier design documents and coordinate with equipment supplier
- Travel to witness inspections
- Attend kick-off meetings or attend client sites.
- The role will interface with other internal engineering disciplines as well as external project team members such as the client or license provider.
- Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering is required.
- PE License Required in Texas and Louisiana
- 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of oil& gas, petrochemical or plastics plants
- ASME Section VIII, Division 2 High Pressure Experience Preferred
- Knowledge of ASME VIII Division 3 and other codes / regulations preferred not essential (AD Mekblatt, EN13445, EU PED etc)
- Knowledge of FEA analysis and fitness for service assessments such as API 579 would be of interest but not essential
- General understanding of the entire cradle to grave workflow for an EPC Project, interdepartmental dependencies, recognition of the importance of TIC rather than individual constituents that make up the whole.
- Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
- Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity.
- Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
- Experience with other Machinery/packages such as Thermal oxidizers, Pneumatic conveying systems, Extruder/pelletizers, and other types of packaged equipment would also be of interest (but is not mandatory).
- Experience in the high -pressure LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene process) would also be of interest (but is not mandatory).
- Material selection knowledge and familiarity with international codes for steel types used in the petrochemical sector required, familiarity with high strength steels preferred.
- Knowledge of thermal rating for heat exchangers would be of interest but not essential.
- Comfortable with occasional opportunities for international travel.
Job Features
| Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |
ECI Group, the world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an immediate a need in our Baton Rouge office for a...
The ECI Group has an immediate need for a Sr. Project Estimator to coordinate and oversee prepare Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimating activities on Petrochemical /heavy industrial projects. Will have in-depth working knowledge of home office engineering services, establish procurement cost, but more importantly be capable of calculating construction field indirects, craft labor, and field various productivity factors using a background of diversified experience with typical TIC estimating tools. Must have a clear understanding of multi-discipline engineering drawings and specifications. Must be able to support a wide range of small and large project estimates including conceptual estimates with few inputs as well as creating detailed estimates using material take-offs, engineering drawings, and detailed scopes of work.
This position can either be based in the corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge or Remote [work from home with the ability to travel to the corporate office on an as needed basis]. This position will be on an as-needed basis [part- to full-time dependent on project workload.
Your Role With The Company:
- This position reports directly to the Global Manager of Projects Leslie Kinchen, P.E. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliekinchen/]
- Prepare estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy, on a timely and cost-effective basis.
- Plan, prepare, and present TIC project estimates with minimal supervision.
- Have a thorough understanding of AACE principles of cost estimating.
- Possess a thorough understanding of construction unit rates for heavy industrial work and their application in preparing craft labor man hour estimates for bulk commodities.
- Reviews drawings, scopes of work, and material take-offs provided by the Engineering Division and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
- Based on experience, be able to monitor current market pricing, construction techniques, and cost trends.
- Possess a strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction functions customarily acquired through extensive experience in the EPC industry.
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills to assess estimates and compare with historical performance on projects.
- Understand and develop an estimating plan for various execution strategies for construction contracts including, Lump Sum, Time & Material, Fixed Fee, etc..
- Demonstrated ability to develop the conceptual scopes of estimates and studies when definition is not available; applies experience and expert judgment to compensate for undefined scope.
- Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data as well as construction procedures and methods in order to maintain accurate current estimating standards and pricing.
- Be able to validate and verify estimates using high-level norms and factors by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs, and vendor prices.
- Prepare well-written documents to support the project estimate, identifying areas of weakness and/or areas of risk with the goal of presenting a comprehensive Basis of Estimate document to accompany each estimate.
- Possess the ability to develop escalation forecasts. Understand and recommend escalation models based on current market uncertainties.
- Effectively present estimate review packages, including required analyses, to the project management team and Engineering Division management
- Develop positive relationships with clients in order to gather insight into their business objectives, preferred construction contract strategies, and long-term goals.
- Ensure active communication with all clients to promote a clear understanding of project goals, success indicators, and potential for future project work.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively with engineering project managers and multi-discipline engineers.
- Provide professional leadership to those in the Engineering Division to ensure that engineering inputs to the estimate are clear and adequate for the preparation of high-quality estimates.
- Provide professional leadership to the support personnel assigned to the project, such as project controls personnel and document management personnel
- Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Business preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of estimating experience in O&G/petrochemical industry.
- Heavy industrial field project experience and execution is required.
- AACE Cost Estimating Professional (CEP) Preferred
- Substantial relevant TIC cost estimating experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and renewable industries. Experience in LDPE/EVA polymer industry is preferred.
- Highly-proficient with reading engineering construction drawings and specifications, performing material take-offs, and quantifying scopes of work to translate into cost estimates.
- Sound knowledge of engineering design and construction practices.
- Experience in lump sum (competitive and open book) proposal estimates as well as cost reimbursable scopes.
- Experience identifying risks and mitigation planning; Experience analyzing the uncertainties associated with field productivity, material pricing, wage rates, and quantity variation.
- Excellent communication skills and client-facing soft skills.
- Must be a good team player with strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must demonstrate professionalism and the ability to understand client confidentiality requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Competitive Based on Experience
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Estimator |
The ECI Group has an immediate need for a Sr. Project Estimator to coordinate and oversee prepare Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimating activities on Petrochemical /heavy industrial projects. Will h...
