Project Engineer

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Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
Kent is looking for a Project Engineer to be based in the Matagorda, TX area.

You will provide project Instrument, Electrical (4160V and lower) and Analyzer (IEA) engineering support to our client’s Capital Projects Group. Supporting manufacturing sites in: Matagorda, Victoria, Chocolate Bayou.

Basic Job Requirements

Provides project discipline engineering support on project teams towards the successful completion of projects as assigned so that they are successfully completed and meet the objectives.
Works with design resources both internally and externally to achieve designs that are cost effective and technically sound so that all projects are designed efficiently, cost effectively, and have operability against the up-front project objectives.
Collaborates and engages all other disciplines either internally or externally towards the successful completion of the project.
Responsible for following the Capital project process and meeting the Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy so that all projects can meet internal and external audit criteria and the sites remains in DOA compliance. Working through the Capital Project Checklist and documenting all phases of the project process.
Works closely with subcontract engineers and/or designers to coordinate their activities and to ensure the subcontractor's work is checked and the standards and quality are in accordance within standards, guidelines, and customer requirements.
Prepares or reviews/approves specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
Performs periodic design reviews; ensures designs, including all IEA engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations and programs, follow specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements. Ensures technical and quality standards are maintained.
Documents and maintains all communication that impacts technical decisions.
Assists in reviewing estimates of probable costs for construction at various stages of design.
Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment, technical material suppliers, and technical service providers.
Consults with peers at the site and across the company.
Supports the development of procedures for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Pre-Startup Acceptance Tests (PSAT) of project installed or modified SIS.
Supports function tests, PSAT, FAT, PSSR and start-up activities and ensures proper documentation and data integrity of function testing, FAT, PSAT, red-lines, etc.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

These job requirements are the minimum basics of this job role. The Client will provide you further details of your job requirements upon mobilizing. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of the Client ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrument Engineering.
Ten (10) years or more of relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or power generation industries is preferred.
Strong interpersonal leadership skills are critical due to the requirement for effective communication of complex issues across the organization as well as for mentoring and consensus building.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results.
Results oriented and able to drive to technically sound decisions.
Strong commitment to safety, a high level of personal integrity, and dedication to conducting business in an ethical way.
Exhibits an understanding of business drivers, management of change requirements, project management processes, and construction workflow.
The individual must have or develop basic proficiency in the following areas with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert in particular areas:
- - Strong working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
  - Knowledgeable of electrical requirements of industry codes (i.e. IEEE, ISA, and NFPA)
  - Broad knowledge of instrument, electrical and analyzer engineering
  - Demonstrated ability for organizing and tracking a high volume of detailed information that impacts own work
  - Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office)

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

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