p>Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: ⢠Engineering & Design: Design and engineer pneumatic conveying systems (dense phase, dilute phase, vacuum and pressure systems) for powders, granules, and pellets ⢠Design and engineering mechanical conveying systems, including: ⢠Belt conveyors ⢠Screw conveyors ⢠Bucket elevators ⢠Weigh belt feeders and rotary valves ⢠Reclaimer, Stacker, Truck/Railcar loading unloading system ⢠Perform material flow and capacity calculations, pressure drop calculations, and equipment sizing ⢠Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) related to bulk solids handling ⢠Layout & Drawings: Develop and review General Arrangement (GA) drawings and layouts ⢠Coordinate equipment layouts considering maintenance access, safety, constructability, and operability ⢠Interface with drafting/design teams to ensure drawings meet project requirements ⢠Specifications & Procurement: Prepare equipment datasheets for bulk material handling equipment ⢠Develop technical requisitions and bid packages for vendors ⢠Perform technical bid evaluations and vendor comparisons ⢠Participate in vendor meetings, clarifications, and design reviews ⢠Project Support: Support projects through FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases ⢠Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil disciplines ⢠Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup ⢠Review vendor drawings and documents for compliance with project specifications.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
⢠Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline ⢠Master's degree preferred but not required ⢠10-15+ years of experience in bulk solids handling engineering ⢠Strong experience with: ⢠Pneumatic conveying systems ⢠Belt conveyor and mechanical conveying systems ⢠Proven ability to independently develop GA drawings, equipment datasheets, technical requisitions, and bid evaluations ⢠Solid understanding of bulk material properties and flow behavior ⢠Experience with conveyor sizing and pneumatic conveying calculations ⢠Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools) ⢠Familiarity with vendor equipment and industry suppliers ⢠Strong documentation and technical writing skills.