Senior Project / Process Engineer

SENIOR PROCESS/PROJECT

ENGINEER

SUMMARY:

The Senior Process/Project Engineer will be responsible for executing mid to large capital projects and troubleshooting complex processes independently. These tasks may be performed individually or as part of a team. The Senior Process/Project Engineer may also lead a smaller group of junior engineers and manage other resources to complete projects/requests as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provided Recommendations to resolve plant-specific problems while aligning with business needs.

• Review and prepare comprehensive process design packages, including heat and material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, equipment sizing, and material selection for proposed changes and projects.

• Lead the development of control strategies and review control narratives.

• Firm understanding on which industry standards and codes are relevant to assign task.

• Participate in PHA/HAZOP and collaborate with Safety and Environmental teams.

• Provide technical support during project start-up and commissioning.

• Mentor junior engineers

• May need to act as a lead engineer for a small team of engineers or serve as project manager for medium to larger projects.

• May be responsible for supervising junior engineers.

• Serve as a liaison between engineering and other company department.

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary group to complete projects.

• Monitor project status, addressing schedules, budgets, and work quality through corrective actions.

• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot medium to large process issues, working with subject matter experts on complex process and design challenges.

• Present process improvement opportunities or status updates to senior management.

• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the company’s processes, acting as a technical expert on specific items.

• Identify and pursue continuous process improvement ideas.

• Identify Risk associated with a project and be able to identify solutions to retrack project.

• Work with senior staff to keep projects and assignments on track.

• Continuously develop process knowledge for multiple processes, establishing credibility within the company.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering).

• 7-15 years of related experience in engineering design of chemical plants, including hands-on troubleshooting experience. (Preferably experience in RMP and PSM environments.)

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

• Working knowledge of relevant codes and equipment used in the chemical industry.

• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Strong communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills, including ability to communicate complex technical issues concisely/effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Analytical thinking skills, including ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented individual.

• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• Comfortable with moderate travel (25%).