Process Project Engineer

Bakelite; Taylorsville (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakelite in the United States is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to define, plan, lead and execute key process and capital assignments. You will collaborate with site personnel and engineers to deliver reliable, safe processes and provide data-driven insights.

Responsibilities include leading process risk reviews, incident investigations, cost estimates, and preparing packages for funding or construction. Travel 35–40% to Crossett, AR is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 5 years in chemical process industries.
• Knowledge of chemical plant design, safety and process operation.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, lead and execute process engineering assignments.
• Develop safe, reliable processes and apply standard engineering design practices.
• Lead process risk/hazard reviews and incident investigations.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage project packages for funding or construction.
• Obtain financial approval and manage project prioritization.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

SharePoint

Aveva PI

Process simulation software

Job description

• You’ll define, plan, lead and execute key non-capital and capital assignments.
• You will collaborate with site personnel and key technical resources to provide process and project engineering services.
• You will provide insights and expertise from analysis of process operating data, hands‑on troubleshooting, and interaction with other personnel in operations, maintenance, engineering, or R&D.

What You’ll Do

• Develop safe, predictable, and reliable processes.
• Apply and define standard engineering design practices.
• Participate in or lead process risk/hazard reviews.
• Participate in or lead incident review and root cause analysis.
• Participate in management of change.
• Assist in definition and execution of the capital plan.
• Define conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages, including process control functional descriptions.
• Manage internal and external engineering services used to prepare preliminary or detailed project packages for funding submission or construction.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or modified site assets.
• Facilitate and lead project stage gate reviews.
• Obtain financial approval for assigned projects
• Facilitate reliability reviews when needed.
• Select preferred equipment or contract services through bid analysis
• Provide peer review and recommended practices.
• Complete regular status reporting and work prioritization.

What You Need

• BS, Chemical Engineering and 5 years’ experience in Chemical Process Industries as process or project engineer, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge and application of recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for chemical process plant design and operation involving flammable liquids and gases, combustible dust, toxic or reactive materials, pressure relief systems, and instrumented functional safety.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft tools, including database structures and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Location & Travel

Preferably located near one of our following sites:

• Crossett, AR

This role will require travel 35-40%.

Preferred Experience

• Strong working knowledge and use of Aveva PI.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.

It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You

• You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.
• We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
• Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.
• Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
• We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

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