Process Engineer

GEA Systems North America LLC is seeking Two (2) Process Engineers in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities to include:

Development of process flow diagram (PFD) and heat and mass balance; Coordinate with European Centers of Competence within GEA when needed;

Recommend and support laboratory and/or pilot tests; Specification of process equipment including size and materials of construction;

Engage and evaluate third-party suppliers’ proposals and equipment selections (pumps, fans, motors, etc.);

General guidance for mechanical designers on general arrangement drawings;

Support proposal development, generally review and comment but occasionally as an author;

Ensure technical compliance with customer specifications;

Responsible for GEA process system performance warranties;

Complete plant audits to support new opportunities;

Visit and meet with customers, usually in support of GEA regional sales managers;

Build and maintain relationships with GEA customers, promote GEA within your network;

Confirmation and revision of sales activities above, as needed;

Create the piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) and maintain throughout the project lifecycle;

Create, review, and/or approve various lists (equipment, connection point, utilities, valves, instruments);

Write parts of the control system functional description and the O&M manual;

Approver of general arrangement plot plan and elevation view drawings; Subject matter expert for all things related to the process, e.g. support project manager in procurement;

Contribute during internal GEA meetings as well as external customer meetings;

Support safety related evaluations such as Hazop meetings; Startup/Commissioning of GEA plants – generally each process engineer starts up their own plants; Training customer process and operations personnel on GEA process systems; and Ongoing customer troubleshooting support.

20%-30% Domestic travel requirement.

Requirements to include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 36 months of experience in job offered or related field, and the following experience:

Industry process engineering experience; Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products.

Alternative Requirements to include:

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 12 months of experience in job offered or related field, and the following experience:  Industry process engineering;

Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.