Lead Process Project Engineer
Chemtall/ SNF Holding
LA
SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.
The Lead Project/Process Engineer is responsible for supervising a group of engineers and will provide process and technical expertise to their designated process area. The Lead Project/Process Engineer will be responsible for actively monitoring their group’s projects and developing practical solutions to keep projects on schedule and on budget while maintaining a high quality of work. The working environment is very hands-on within a small team setting. The Lead Project/Process Engineer will need to develop and maintain productive working relationships with production engineers, supervisors, R&D, and maintenance; while focusing, maintaining, and promoting a safe work environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lend technical expertise to a group of engineers of varying experience and oversee the portfolio of projects assigned to the group.
- Ensure group is following SNF/Floquip’s engineering procedures and specifications when performing work on site.
- Review and approve process design packages (heat and material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, etc) for proposed changes and projects.
- Review and approve design details and specifications of process equipment and materials.
- Develop, review, and approve process descriptions, sequence of operations and conceptual control strategies.
- Ensure the quality of work and all applicable codes/standards are being followed during the project.
- Provide regular project updates to key plant and corporate stakeholders.
- Develop process knowledge for multiple processes and establish credibility through application of past knowledge or experience.
- Provide process related support to operations.
- Participate in PHA/HAZOP and other regulatory activities
- Responsible for requesting appropriate allocations of resources to enable maximum group efficacy (employees, contractors, consultants, etc.)
- Assist in developing corporate and site engineering specifications (instrument, material of constructions, valves, pumps, major and minor equipment).
- Assist in developing and updating engineering procedures as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree - Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 10 years of related experience in engineering design of chemical plants including hands-on troubleshooting experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- 3+ years of Supervisory experience
- Capable of maintaining a safe work environment for their employees and others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong coordination skills
- Strong understanding of chemical engineering and mechanical engineering principle
- Capable of managing/supporting several concurrent projects with varying scope.
- Knowledge of piping and equipment codes, and product safety standards, etc.
- Working knowledge of PLC and DCS control systems
- Self-Motivated and results-oriented individual
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Vacation Days
- Incidental Days
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Development & Training
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.