Lead Project/Process Engineer

SUMMARY:

The Lead Project/Process Engineer will manage large capital projects, troubleshoot complex processes, and develop practical solutions. They will work individually or as part of a team, actively monitoring projects assign to them and their team to keep task on schedule and budget while maintaining high-quality work. The Lead Project/Process Engineer will develop and maintain productive relationships with production engineers, supervisors, R&D, and maintenance, focusing on a safe work environment. They may supervise junior engineers and manage other resources to complete these tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make operational and design changes recommendation and develop process improvement ideas to resolve plant-specific problems.
• Review project specifications, including material and energy balances, equipment sizing, and other documents created by junior engineers or prepare these documents.
• Lead the development and review of control strategies.
• Ensure project/process design is compliant with relevant industry standards and codes.
• Participate in PHA/HAZOP and collaborate with Safety and Environmental teams.
• Provide leadership and technical support during project start-up and commissioning.
• Mentor or supervise junior engineers.
• May act as a lead engineer or project manager for any size project
• Firm understanding on how to efficiently deploy resources to complete multiple projects or improvement ideas.
• Act as a primary contact between engineering and other departments.
• Activity monitor project status, addressing schedules, budgets, and work quality and implement solutions to meet internal KPIs.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot process issues.
• Present process improvement opportunities or status updates to senior management.
• Film understanding of batch and continuous unit operations and continuously develop process knowledge.
• Firm understanding of project management principles and how to apply them in practice.
• Understand production and business parameters to drive relevant projects.
• Perform work with a high degree of latitude while keeping leadership informed of any positive/negative risks which could impact the overall department.
• Organize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide process-related support to operations and engineering projects.
• Participate in regulatory activities and project commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering).
• 10+ years of related experience in engineering design of chemical plants, including hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in RMP and PSM environments
• Strong understanding of different unit operations or project management concepts.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and equipment used in the chemical industry.
• Organized capable of managing multiple projects concurrently
• Strong communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills, including ability to concisely / effectively communicate complex technical issues to non-technical people.
• Analytical thinking skills, including ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
• Motivated and results-oriented individual.
• Firm understanding of cost/ schedule impacts on design and projects
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Comfortable with moderate travel (25%).