Process Engineer

Job Summary

UGI is looking to hire an experienced Process Engineer to work in the Operations Support Engineering Department.  This Engineer’s primary responsibility will be in supporting the company’s development of new LNG business through the execution as a project engineer for a major facility liquefaction upgrade project.  In addition, the engineer will provide support of existing LP-Air facilities through major improvement projects and general operational support including procedural and drawing development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the engineering design of new natural gas related infrastructure projects.  Typical projects may include Renewable Natural Gas Plants, LNG liquefaction plants, LNG vaporization plants, natural gas transmission pipelines, natural gas metering and regulating stations, and natural gas pipeline compressor stations.
• Establish the overall facility design including conceptualization, PFD and P&ID creation, construction of process control philosophies, generation of control narratives, etc.
• Oversee development of the site layout and facility mechanical design to ensure process objectives and code requirements are met.
• Identify, size, specify, and select process equipment, typically to include flow meters, control valves, regulators, pressure relief valves, heaters, coolers, compressors, and heat exchangers.
• Provide technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, and ensure robust coordination with business development, project management, procurement, equipment vendors, internal staff engineers, external engineering firms, and operations.
• Manage and assist in the commissioning of newly installed equipment and facilities.
• Serve as an operator for three propane air peak shaving facilities located in Williamsport, White Deer, and Hunlock Creek during peak critical gas demand (3-5 days per year).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, particularly ASME B31.3 and all referenced codes therein.  Additional familiarity with API standards for onshore natural gas facilities, CFR Title 49 Parts 192, 193, and 195, ASME B31.8, and various NFPA publications desired.
• Self-motivated and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed technical skills in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Professional, reliable, self-directing work habits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS software.  Additional proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering strongly preferred; BS in an Engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years of work experience in a related technical field. 
• Preference given to applicants with experience in the natural gas industry, process and piping design, cryogenics, gas compression, or similar.