Principle Process Project Engineer Chemicals

This a new position. It will be based in Freeport Texas but will support other plants.

Experience: BS Chemical Engineer with 10-20 years of experience from the Chemical Process, Petrochemical or refining industries. Looking for experience with multiple skill sets ie: Process Improvement , Process Design, Project Engineering with PSM Compliance.

Below is the Clients description

The Principal Process Engineer reports to the Sr Director Engineering and is responsible for designing and specifying our product/plant/process projects including calculations, flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications observing company standards and legal requirements. Also responsible for implementation and maintenance of the SIG Quality System. The Principal Process Engineer is an experienced and seasoned Process Engineer who runs projects independently with little or no oversight. We are looking for outstanding performance over a long period of time, and you will be recognized by peers for a high level of knowledge and significant contribution.

How You Can Create Value:

Key Responsibilities

Safety/Health/Environment:

• It is required of the Principal Process Engineer to manage your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• Follow all applicable EH&S regulations and Engineering Standards. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, PHA/HAZOP studies. Ensure company and statutory EHS standards are maintained, including Responsible Care.
• To participate, in safety audits/inspections, event investigations, PHA/HAZOP studies, Six Sigma teams, project management teams, and project briefings. Ensure company and statutory EHS standards are maintained including Responsible Care.

Process Engineering:

• Conceptual design and economic evaluation of processes or modifications and, with R&D personnel, to aid the smooth transition of projects from the laboratory to pilot plant to production, by identifying plant/process requirements, progression and commissioning of plant/process modifications.
• Provide heat and material balances for processes or process modifications.
• Equipment manufacturers/suppliers and Engineering firms, technical evaluation
• Detailed engineering review and Process Manual writing and to participate in different engineering aspects of capital projects.
• Start-up supervision of a new process or modification at pilot or commercial scale.
• With other specialist engineers and managers in the U.S. and other sites, to aid in the design, implementation, and improvement of new and existing projects and processes.
• Fulfill TSCA responsibilities as defined in the document titled "TSCA Compliance Management System Manual 2- TCMS Standard Operation Procedures by Job Title.

Project Engineering:

• Lead significant engineering projects.
• Conceptual scope definitions, risk assessments, design and economic evaluation of processes or facility modifications
• Work with plant team members to develop project scopes while including the appropriate engineering standards relevant to the projects.
• Direct all aspects of project execution to ensure effective, timely and lowest overall cost of capital projects
• Coordinate both in-house resources and external contractors to achieve project goals
• Provide all required project cost tracking and forecasting to realistically reflect outcomes for assigned projects
• Maintain the risk profile on the project to acceptable levels, as defined by the project partners and executive leadership expectations.
• Work with external engineering companies to complete the project engineering design and plant installation.
• Manage project installation, commissioning and process trouble-shooting.
• Provide oversight and management of contractors during project construction activities.
• Maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and specialists.

At this company, they aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

What We Value:

Our manufacturing roles are the essential foundation of our business, delivering innovative solutions through chemistry. Our functional roles thrive in a hybrid environment of in-person and remote work opportunities. We value flexibility in providing opportunities for all employees to have meaningful collaboration, while balancing work-life integration and nurturing mental and emotional health.

Qualifications

What Were Looking For:

Qualifications

Education and Experience

B.S. Chem. Engineering-Graduate level engineering or business education is beneficial.

15+ years of experience typical

Specific Functional Competency Requirements

Experienced technical professional with exceptional organizational skills and written/oral capabilities.

Effective leader capable of managing multiple projects/teams.

Ability to work with little oversight with a high level of motivation.

Serves as a mentor to others and proactively shares and contributes knowledge base.