Mechanical Engineer Launch (Ammonia)

Mechanical Engineer Launch (Ammonia)

The Company

At Stamicarbon, the innovation and license company of MAIRE Group, we develop, design and license futureproof, innovative fertilizer plant technologies, with urea, green ammonia and nitric acid being our core businesses. Using more than 75 years of knowledge and experience, we offer our customers customized solutions and services to maintain, improve and optimize plants, such as process engineering, proprietary equipment, and full life cycle plant support. We take pride in being innovative and developing reliable, safe and sustainable fertilizer solutions.

From our headquarters in Sittard in the south of the Netherlands, we serve several hundred customers in more than 80 countries, with a proven track record of more than 1.000 sold licenses.

The challenge

Operations Launch is organized within the Business Line Licensing, within the Stamicarbon Organization. The department is working in a project environment, being responsible for managing all Grass Root projects in the field of urea, green ammonia and nitric acid, while at the same time delivering all relevant technological and technical knowledge and resources to define, sell, and execute the projects.

80% of global ammonia is used as a raw material for nitrogen fertilizer production. Roughly 180 million metric tons of ammonia were produced in 2019 to meet the demand. Ammonia plays a vital role in food production, yet ammonia production causes 1% of the total global GHG emissions. This is mostly because traditional ammonia production uses fossil fuels (like coal or natural gas) as feedstock.

But...what if we could develop ammonia without fossil fuels? What if we could make ammonia green using just sun, air and water?

Stamicarbon is stepping into the (green) ammonia business and for this purpose we are specifically searching for a:

Mechanical Engineer Launch (Ammonia)

As a mechanical engineer you apply mechanical knowledge and deliver services during the design, construction and commissioning of new urea, green ammonia and/or nitric acid plants (with the focus on ammonia). You also help optimizing and/or improving the mechanical performance and reliability of existing plants.

Your key areas of responsibility are to:

• Responsible for all mechanical engineering deliverables with respect to Process Design Packages (PDP) for newly licensed Stamicarbon technologies;

• Preparation of specifications and material requisitions for the supply of (proprietary) equipment and piping systems based on customer ITB requirements and internal standards;

• Technical evaluation and alignment of manufacturer bids for the supply of proprietary equipment;

• Contribute to the risk assessments prior to contracting and monitoring of risks through project execution;

• Preparation and participation in pre-award meetings and kick-off meetings and participation in pre-inspection meetings for supply of proprietary equipment;

• Preparation and participation in kick-off meetings, review meetings, (internal) design meetings and Design Hazard Studies with respect to Licensing Projects;

• Support EPC contractor and equipment manufacturer, by applying the design requirements for proprietary and non-proprietary equipment;

• Ensure that equipment manufacturers are delivering in accordance with the defined quality level; • Provide creative solutions in mechanical and equipment design, update Mechanical Engineering Design Manuals, General Specifications and standard equipment data sheets;

• Improve existing work practices, processes, procedures and instructions;

• Support continuous improvement by evaluating realized projects and contributing to manufacturer improvement and qualification programs;

• Supportive with the supply of deliverables and services are in accordance with the defined scope of work and delivery schedule in the contract;

• Work on parallel different phased projects as a team member of multi-disciplinary teams;

• Planning of your own activities in consultation with customers, Sales Manager, Project Manager and team members.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate should be able to work in a field of Ammonia but also willing to work in Nitric Acid and Urea technology.

• You have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering in projects and/or operational factory experience;

• You are a communicative, result oriented Team player with a high standard for quality;

• Broad experience in international engineering business with core knowledge in design and manufacturing of pressure vessels and piping systems;

• Higher vocational / Academic level in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge of equipment and applications in chemical plants;

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering within the field of manufacturing plants related to our technologies, competitors’ processes and corresponding history;

• Relevant experience in the field of ammonia;

o Design of ammonia equipment (especially converters);

o Knowledge about the typical steels used in ammonia equipment;

o Leading innovation projects on mechanical and materials aspects of ammonia technology; • Knowledge on fabrication technologies on ammonia equipment is a pre;

• Knowledge of materials and degradation phenomena;

• Knowledge of mechanical calculation tools e.g. PV Elite or DIMy;

• Knowledge of related fields e.g. PFD’s, P&IDs, isometrics, software programming;

• Knowledge of ESA/HAZOP studies;

• Good command of written and spoken English.

The Reward

Stamicarbon offers a rewarding and challenging job with opportunities for personal input. The organization is 100% internationally focused, has the ambition to expand and offers individual possibilities to learn and develop in a true business environment. There is an open and very pleasant atmosphere with plenty of room for discussion with highly committed fellow professionals and a good sense of humor. Terms and conditions of employment as well as fringe benefits are above market standards.

Stamicarbon’s Head office is located in Sittard, Limburg, The Netherlands. For further information about this position, please contact us via [email protected]