Process Project Engineer - Taylorsville, MS

Bakelite; Mississippi; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Bakelite is seeking a Process Project Engineer to define, plan, lead, and execute key process and capital assignments. You will collaborate with site personnel and technical resources to deliver engineering services and analyze process data for improvements.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in the Chemical Process Industry, familiarity with SAP ERP, Aveva PI, and process simulation tools, plus strong communication skills. Travel 35-40% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in Chemical Process Industries as process or project engineer.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process plant design and operation including safety systems.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, databases and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, lead and execute key non-capital and capital assignments.
• Collaborate with site personnel and technical resources to provide process and project engineering services.
• Provide insights from analysis of process data, troubleshooting, and interaction with operations, maintenance, engineering or R&D.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft tools

SharePoint

Process knowledge

Safety practices

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Aveva PI

Process simulation software

Database tools

Job description

Process Project Engineer: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

• 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.

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.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

• 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 is Needed to be Successful in this Role

• 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:

• Taylorsville, MS
• Crossett, AR
• Lufkin, TX

This role will require travel 35-40%.

Preferred

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

We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff…? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

Candidates are required to be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti‑Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.