Process Engineer | Generation, Renewables, & Gas

Job Description

Process Engineer - Generation, Renewables, & Gas

SCS, Technical Shared Services, Environmental Solutions - Process Engineering & Chemistry

WORK LOCATION

This position will be located in Birmingham, AL
This position requires travel (up to 50%), including air travel. Valid U.S driver's license required.
This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the Birmingham area.

Position Summary

The Environmental Solutions department within Southern Company's Technical Shared Services is currently seeking candidates for the position of Process Engineer. This position supports Southern Company Generation electric power plants and Southern Company Gas facilities across the United States. Specific project support within these plants and facilities includes water treatment, wastewater treatment, air emissions control, battery energy storage systems (BESS), liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, and other chemical processes.

This role will include aspects of process engineering and process safety. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to expand as the needs of the organization and the engineer's career evolve.

Major Job Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support for projects across the Southern Company fleet
Develop and review design basis documentation, technical specifications, and recommendations
Review engineering drawings and packages to ensure compliance with company specifications & guidelines as well as pertinent codes & regulations
Support the design and execution of pilot programs and/or testing to demonstrate process performance and environmental compliance
Participate in design and process safety reviews of existing and planned facilities
Participate in and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA, HAZID, HAZOP, etc.), Hazard Mitigation Analyses (HMA), Design Hazard Reviews, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
Administer the Management of Change (MOC) process
Review and validate process equipment design specifications, safeguard specifications, commissioning and test data in support of PSSR process
Perform PSM/RMP audits and reviews
Effectively communicate complex topics to various working groups both internal and external to Southern Company
Effectively work with various stakeholders across Southern Company

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is preferred.
Other degrees may be considered with significant relevant experience.

Experience

At least 2 years working in power generation, paper mill, petrochemical, refinery, gas operations, pipeline or other heavy industrial processes
Exposure to plant environments
Specification, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical and chemical processes preferred
Water treatment experience preferred
Project and/or team leadership experience desired
Designing hazardous substance processes, especially LNG, gas storage, anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, or other PSM / RMP covered systems preferred
Facilitating HAZOPs, PSSRs, and MOC processes strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Familiarity with process safety and inherently safe design principles
Familiarity with processes and operation of power plants, chemical plants, LNG plants, and natural gas processing plants
Knowledge of fossil-fueled combustion systems, gas/liquid contacting systems, and emission control systems is desired
Strong analytical ability to grasp advanced technical concepts for use in problem solving and troubleshooting
Familiarity with codes and standards applying to LNG and natural gas engineering, plant construction, and operation
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities
Strong communication & presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerApps a plus

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrate Southern Company Our Values - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
Able to contribute in a working team environment

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits package which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Cash Balance Pension Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
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