Process Engineer II

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Colwich (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking a process design engineer to assist with troubleshooting at operating ethanol plants and to develop cost-effective solutions. You will contribute to design packages with equipment specs and P&ID updates, and help manage projects from start to finish with time tracking and coordination with senior engineers.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial chemical/petroleum/Biochemical process design, strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills, and excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.
• Fluent verbal and written English with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting issues at operating plants and develop timely, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop design packages with equipment specifications and P&ID updates.
• Assist in managing projects to completion and track project time.
• Conduct research to develop new ethanol manufacturing processes and equipment specs.
• Develop material and energy balances for new processes with input from senior engineers.
• Lead activities of workers operating equipment such as condensers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Perform tests and measurements to determine process control over variables like temperature and pressure.
• Apply chemical engineering principles to solve environmental problems.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe

AutoCAD

English fluency

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing Job Scope:

Assist with troubleshooting issues at operating plants and develop solutions that are timely and cost effective. Provide solutions that may include design packages with equipment specifications and P&ID updates to reflect changes. Assist in managing projects to completion including tracking the project time.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop a basic understanding of processes such as issuing information to customers.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved ethanol manufacturing processes, including P&ID and equipment specification development.
• Develop material and energy balances for new and developing processes with some input from senior engineers.
• Design, plan layout, and assist customer engaged in constructing, controlling, and improving equipment to carry out ethanol processes on industrial scale.
• Analyze operating procedures and equipment and machinery function to reduce processing time and cost.
• Design processes to control movement and storage of solids, liquids, and gases.
• Design and plan measurement and control systems for ethanol plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments, pilot plant operations, and industrial scale operations.
• Determine most effective arrangement of unit operations exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
• Lead activities of workers who operate and control such equipment as condensers, evaporators, pumps, columns, heat exchangers, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, pipelines, and centrifuges to affect required chemical or physical change.
• Perform tests and take measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Apply principles of chemical engineering to solve environmental problems.

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 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products, Adobe, and AutoCAD software
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training period
• Acts with honesty and integrity
• Possess fluent verbal and written skills in the English language

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. This position is primarily an office based role and will require 20% travel to sister and client sites.

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. Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. 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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “BestFirmstoWorkFor” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization. Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.