Process Engineering Discipline Manager

The role of a Discipline Manager is to oversee a group of employees within a discipline. This role is essential for developing technical abilities within the group. The Discipline Manager is the primary representative of the group's technical services both internally and externally to clients. The Discipline Manager is also responsible for coordinating the discipline group's resources related to projects, training, and quality control. Consistently lead and support Salas O'Brien's Core Values and Policies.Reporting Structure and Career Growth PotentialDirect Reports - YesPotential career growth to Director of Engineering.Resource Reporting and ManagementThe Discipline Manager reports to a Director.The Discipline Manager will lead a team of technical engineering resources. This will include conducting annual and mid-year reviews of direct reports and provide information to the Director relative to performance, pay raises and bonuses.Develop and manage a strong program for personnel development within the discipline groupCoordinate and oversee the mentoring/training of the group's employees to allow the group's employees to grow and be effective contributors on projects, while developing bench strength for all critical servicesProvide regular timely verbal recognition and/or constructive feedbackApprove time sheets and expense reports of all direct reportsAssist with succession planning and ensure a plan is in place for business continuity related to the Discipline Manager roleAssist with hiring, termination, promotion, and transfer of group personnelAssist with the development of job descriptions for hiring needsIdentify staff needs and potential candidates while working with HRLead potential employee interviews and provide input to the Director related to new hiresLead and manage successful new employee "on-boarding" and mentorship in accordance with Salas O'Brien and the firm's policyWork with PM's to support their project needsFacilitate cohesive operations both within the group and across Salas O'BrienContinually manage the workload of the group assigning staff to projects with regard to skills, project needs, and existing workloadAccountable to keep staff utilized. Will at a minimum review the project assignments of the group's staff, and the availability of the staff on a weekly basisSupport and enforce Salas O'Brien's Safety standardsBusiness Planning and DevelopmentAssist Salas O'Brein's primary client contacts by representing and promoting the group's capabilities and successesBuild and maintain successful relationships with clients as an expertIdentify and understand client's needs and goals as related to the group; evaluate current capacities and new technologies; and then plan and develop competencies to meet these needs and goalsSupport Bid activities and develop execution plans for projectsDevelop and approve project scopes and estimates developed by the group supporting the proposal efforts of the Project Managers. Work with the Project Manager and other groups as necessary to finalize proposalsUnderstand commercial terms and technical specs of all projects the group is supportingPresentation skillsTechnical Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate must be highly motivated, capable of working with a team or in a self-directed manner and must be familiar with the full engineering cycle including, but not limited to the following:Process engineering design from concept through to completionParticipates in the development of proposals and design packages for process technologies, which includes establishing process design basis, development of process options, and optimization of selected design.Performs detailed process design calculations and develops process design simulations.Participate in project kick-off meetings, PFD/P&ID reviews, and other client-facing meetings.Maintains effective communication with project team members, client contacts, and firm leadership.Experience performing pressure relief device sizing and pressure reliving system evaluationsExperience selecting and specifying process instrumentationExperience performing hydraulic evaluationExperience with OSHA requirements such as Process Safety ManagementExperience conducting process hazard analysisParticipate in startup and commissioning activities.Develop work flow and QC standards related to the services provided by the group to improve efficiency and quality as part of Salas O'Brein's quality policyPerform quality audit prior to submittal of any deliverable. Support and enforce Salas O'Brien's QC standardsServe as the technical expert and leader of the staff within the groupEducation & ExperienceBS in Chemical Engineering requiredA professional engineering license in Chemical Engineering is preferred.10 to 20 years relevant experience in process engineering (process designs, FEED, field work).Solid knowledge of Chemical Engineering disciplines, process design tools and proceduresOperational experience is a plus.Experience in Process Simulation Software such as AspenOne Software SuiteAbility to perform under pressure and work multiple projects concurrentlyAs a process engineering Discipline Manager, you will be expected to demonstrate a high standard of ethics, professionalism, client focus, customer service, ownership and accountability.The successful candidate must have computer skills, strong presentation skills and be an effective written and verbal communicator.This role requires an effective delegator and an individual that can be delegated to while working in a collaborative environment with multiple team members.Short-term domestic travel possible.Preferred Computing SkillsA working knowledge of AutoCADAspenONE Plus Suite of SoftwareSmart Plant InstrumentationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointWork Environment/Job ConditionsThis job is performed both in the office and in the field. Field work requires experience and confidence working in and around heavy industrial equipment, systems and conditions is required. Activities and responsibilities require frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent driving, flying, walking, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching. Due to tool and computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.EEO StatementSalas O'Brien is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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Created: 2026-04-02