Senior Process/Project Engineer

SUMMARY:

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Process/Project Engineer. The position will report to the Engineering Supervisor and is responsible for providing process and technical expertise on continuous and batch processes and developing practical solutions to process-related problems.

The working environment is a small team, but we must establish and maintain productive working relationships with production engineers, supervisors, R&D, and maintenance. The job requires 10% travel to various plant locations nationwide. Locations include : Louisiana, California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington State.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mentor junior-level engineers and lead small groups working on multiple projects.
• Manage and support numerous concurrent projects.
• Monitor project status and pursue corrective action, as required, regarding schedules, budgets, and work quality.
• Provide regular project updates to key plant and corporate stakeholders.
• Prepare process design packages (heat and material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, etc) for proposed changes and projects. Size and specify process equipment and materials.
• Develop process descriptions, sequences of operations, and conceptual control strategies.
• Identify and develop process improvement ideas and create initial work scope for future projects.
• Develop process knowledge for multiple processes and establish credibility by applying past knowledge or experience.
• Provide process-related support to operations.
• Provide process engineering support for capital and expense projects managed by other engineers.
• Frequently demonstrate highly technical and professional competencies on medium to high-profile projects.
• Participate in PHA/HAZOP and other regulatory activities.
• Participate in project commissioning activities and provide technical support to meet project goals. Travel up to 10%.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of related experience in engineering design of chemical plants, including hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of piping and equipment codes, product safety standards, etc.
• Working knowledge of PLC and DCS control systems.
• Motivated and results-oriented individual.
• Hands-on doer. A participative engineering style and self-starter.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Development & Training