Senior Ammonia Process Consultant

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. 

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations. 

Who are we looking for?   

We are looking for a Senior Ammonia Process Consultant to work with project teams to integrate ammonia process knowledge into clean fuels process concepts and engineering designs, helping to create differentiated project solutions for our customers.  

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

As a Senior Ammonia Process Consultant, you collaborate with technical teams and participate in design projects involving ammonia process technology and ammonia production systems. Designing ammonia production and handling systems demands a multidisciplinary approach that addresses technical, operational, safety, environmental, and economic considerations. In this role you will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding teams through the engineering, and design complexities of ammonia production, handling, and storage, and integrating a thorough understanding of ammonia's physical and chemical properties into every aspect of handling and project design. Your objective is to provide specialized expertise in compliant ammonia system design and integrate knowledge of ammonia production processes into engineering design activities and project workflows.

This strategic advisory role resides in our Energy Services Team in Houston, TX and reports to the Director of Process Engineering and Technology Readiness.

Candidate must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

This position will be part-time, and on a hybrid, remote work schedule.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Technology Assessment: Support the assessment of ammonia production technologies, (e.g., green ammonia from renewable energy or blue ammonia with carbon capture) and contribute to selection of the most suitable technology taking into consideration the specific project requirements and economic constraints. 
• Project Design Support: Collaborate with project teams to integrate ammonia-specific knowledge into system design, including production, handling and storage systems. Conduct detailed reviews ofengineering drawings, documentation, and vendor data to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with specifications for ammonia systems. 
• Process Safety Management: Participate in process safety management (PSM) assessments, including hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, to identify potential hazards and implement mitigation measures to ensure safe operation of ammonia production systems. 
• Ammonia Design Considerations and Challenges: Provide technical support to project design teams in addressing the complexities of integrated ammonia production systems. This includes front-end syngas generation via steam methane reforming (SMR) and two-step reforming processes, focusing on optimal reactor design, catalyst selection, and heat integration. Additionally, support the design and optimization of the ammonia synthesis loop. Address critical considerations such as materials compatibility for high-temperature and high-pressure equipment and piping, infrastructure design for ammonia storage and handling, and the development of ammonia-specific training content to promote safe operations for personnel involved across the full ammonia production and handling value chain
• Engineering Solutions Design: Review engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Solution Development: Define and deliver services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Industry Knowledge: 
  • Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), HAZOP studies, SIL assessments and compliance standards related to ammonia systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of codes and standards for ammonia plant design.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. 
• Professional Engineering license (a plus but not required).

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in an ammonia production environment, including front-end syngas generation (e.g., SMR, ATR, or POX) and ammonia synthesis loop operations.
• Knowledgeable of leading ammonia production technologies, (e.g., Topsoe, KBR, Casale, TK etc.).
• Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting ammonia production processes.
• Expertise in ammonia production processes with significant knowledge of ammonia process equipment, including reformers, compressors, waste heat boilers, synthesis converters, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of ammonia plants.
• Experience interacting with licensors, vendors, and EPC contractors.

Abilities

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical direction in FEED, EPC, and plant upgrade projects.
• Highly motivated self-starter skilled in balancing multiple priorities and delivering consistent results.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability in making presentations to customers and management.
• Ability to foster trust through a customer-centric mindset and build strong professional relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Acts in alignment with overall business strategy, GHD’s best practices and Code of Conduct.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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