Process Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in the United States seeks a seasoned Process Engineer with 5+ years of industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design. You will lead design efforts, perform mass and energy balances, develop P&IDs, and support safety and reliability improvements on plant operations at the Bessemer City site.

Strong knowledge of chemical processing, PLC/DCS control, and PSM exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong knowledge of chemical processing and the ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Experience in a PSM-covered process is preferred.
• Proficiency in project management and AFE processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete designs for process engineering assignments under supervision.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Develop P&ID and perform mass and energy balances on units.
• Provide data to size pumps, exchangers, and other equipment.
• Support safety initiatives and participate in incident investigations.
• Assist in process hazards analyses and start-up activities.
• Coordinate with plant operations to improve reliability and capacity.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

P&ID development

Mass & Energy Balances

Excel

PSM knowledge

Process safety

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical/Petroleum Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of process engineering assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

• Conduct and lead Root Cause Analysis and identifying preventative / corrective actions
• P&ID development
• Complete Mass and Energy Balances on unit operations to processes
• Provide process data to size pumps, exchangers, control valves, flow meters and other basic equipment or unit operations
• Basic systematic troubleshooting
• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office products
• Support the site’s safety efforts through activities such as safety observations, safety improvement projects and key safety procedure audits.
• Resolving day-to-day production issues and process problems
• Initiate and/or approve MOC requests to include action items, training, PSSR’s, etc. and communicate changes.
• Assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions to improve safety and environmental performance at the Bessemer City site.
• Analysis of Asset Utilization data for reliability and capacity improvement opportunities
• Process safety assessment and improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate process technology information
• Development and execution of small-scale quality, yield, or capacity improvement initiatives
• Capital project support
• Plant / process start-ups
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis teams.
• Support resolution of high-risk scenario action items generated from PHA teams, etc.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required. Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of chemical processing with the ability to solve complex chemical engineering process problems
• Exposure to production and process functions; experience in a PSM covered process (preferred).
• Proficient in Project Management & AFE Process
• Presentation skills, public speaking
• Knowledge of LOPA, PHA, EHS Policy/Procedures/SOP
• Environmental Regulations Specific to Plant Processes
• Proficiency in DCS/PLC Process Control
• Comfortable being out in the plant
• Good composure
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing principles, OAU
• Identify through observation bottlenecks and issues to help the existing production process run better
• Effective communicator, up and down
• Familiar with and know how to read single line diagrams, piping isometrics, tank and equipment drawings
• Process safety knowledge
• Technical / functional skills
• Problem solving
• Actions oriented / drive for results
• Decision quality and data-based decision making
• Planning and project management
• Interpersonal skills and self-awareness
• Approachability
• Comfort around higher management
• Customer focus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.