Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Our client ( a large chemical company) is seeking a Process Engineer for one of their chemical plants in Texas. The ideal candidate will provide process engineering expertise and project implementation management in support of operations, technology and the business group ensuring that raw materials and products are used and produced as efficiently as possible in order to maximize profits while consistently achieving the highest of safety performance goals.

• Act as an internal and external technology expert supporting existing plants in questions of technology and optimization of operations.
• Lead the global variable cost reduction initiative which focuses on process and energy optimization. Continual variable cost improvement on a year-to-year basis is expected.
• Observe plant operations then develop, suggest, and implement improvements. This entails completing process simulations and optimization studies then recommending and implementing modifications and process installations at the site level.
• Provide technical solutions and perform higher order troubleshooting to solve reliability / processing problems and eliminate bottlenecks at production sites where capacity is being tested.
• Develop ideas generated by the R&D technology department and scale-up the processes for commercial production. Completed process design packages with sizing and operability defined are the deliverables to be submitted to project management.
• Act as the process engineering lead for the development of toll manufacturing capacity. Act as technical expert on-site at toll manufacturer during critical start-up of new campaigns and during routine campaigns when trouble is encountered.
• Act as internal process safety expert and champion process safety interests by leading process hazard studies (HAZOP) and performing pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) for all sites domestic and abroad. This includes the requisite 5-year validations on HAZOPS and initial studies for all implemented projects.
• Support plant turn around activities by filling various roles on the management team and acting as project manager for larger capital scope items.
• Possess enough experience and a working knowledge of the operations engineer’s position for each plant as to act as a successful substitute when needed.

Requirements:

• BS Chemical/Mechanical Engineering required
• 5+ years in the Chemical/Refining Industry, encompassing a broad set of technical experience, CAPEX planning & strategy experience.
• High level process management and control skills are required, along with good interpersonal skills to help define and affect necessary actions.
• Should have a keen business acumen to help manage optimal performance of manufacturing processes and create opportunities (or identify threats) for the business.