SCOPE OF POSITION   The Process/Project Engineer is responsible for design and implementation of assigned major capital and major expense projects across the Central and other North American Regions. The incumbent also takes a lead role in identifying project opportunities and managing capital budget and capital planning. Additionally, the incumbent will work with plant personnel to improve the manufacturing processes to increase safety and production.   RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Responsible for Capital Project Execution, Capital Planning and Budget Management and other duties as assigned.
  • Work with the plants within the region on process improvement. Act as a technical resource for the plant personnel.
  • Supports developing, promoting, and carrying out of policies to ensure that the facilities are in compliance with Responsible Care, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements at all times.
  • Manages and supports multiple capital projects ranging in size from $15K to $5M.
  • Incorporates safety, health, and environmental best practices and regulatory compliance into all engineering and project management activities, and ensures adherence to engineering principles, practices, and standards.
  • Ensures appropriate project resourcing of the owner’s team and securing of outsourced engineering, procurement, and construction resources as required.
  • Collaborates with engineering and project management peers, and provides leadership and mentoring in development of best practice project and capital management systems.
  • Provides technical and engineering support to Chemtrade facilities, including conducting of engineering studies and development of capital cost estimates.
  • Directs integration of engineering and technical activities in support of turnarounds, reliability projects, and production improvements for Chemtrade facilities and customers.
  • Supports other programs and management systems, including reliability centered maintenance, process safety management, mechanical integrity, preventive and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to support multiple sites project requirements and direct contractors and engineering services while off-site.
  • This role has no direct reports. This role will interface directly with all levels of the organization and functions to achieve desired objectives, and will manage/lead Project Execution Teams, Consultants, and Contractors.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Chemical Engineer considered.

  • Minimum 5 years of Project Engineering experience in chemical manufacturing or refining plants Demonstrated skill/knowledge in the following areas:

  • Capital project management.
  • Manufacturing plant support.
  • Process Improvement.
  • Construction/Fabrication.
  • Chemical plant engineering.
  • Equipment design/installation.
  • Material handling equipment.
  • Piping systems and Pumps.
  • Pneumatic equipment.
  • Materials of construction/corrosion.
  • Responsible Care 14001, ISO 14001
  • ASTM and ASME standards
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time. ** NOTE ** Any viable candidates can be located near a major airport