Senior Process Engineer

Jobs - PTS Advance; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership in capital projects. The role focuses on optimizing plant operations and improving cost, capacity, safety, and environmental aspects. Candidates should have a BS in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in the chemical industry.

Benefits

Health

Vision

Dental

401K

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering.
• Experience in Chemical and related industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the process engineer on capital project teams.
• Lead the development of technical deliverables for capital projects.
• Provide process engineering leadership during commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Process Engineering

Safety Culture Improvement

Plant Optimization

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Benefits : Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off

Schedule : M-F 8-4 : 30, Flexible

Job Description :

The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical leadership in the development and execution of Capital Projects, focusing on the latter stages, from construction to start-up. In this role, you will serve as the key technical resource supporting plant optimization efforts, addressing safety, capacity, cost, quality, and environmental improvements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Capital Project Support : Serve as the process engineer on capital project teams.
• Project Definition & Scope : Use Front End Loading (FEL) to define and scope projects, evaluating process engineering alternatives based on technical feasibility and economics.
• Technical Deliverables : Lead the development of technical deliverables for key capital projects to ensure cost-effective, safe, and workable solutions. Key deliverables include :

Process / Engineering Flow Diagrams

• Material and Energy Balances (M&EB's)
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)
• Process requirements for new equipment / instruments
• Plant Support : Provide process engineering leadership during commissioning and start-up, supporting plant operations.
• Plant Optimization : Participate in plant optimization teams, identifying opportunities for improvements in cost, capacity, environmental, and safety aspects.
• Safety Programs : Actively contribute to safety programs, continuously improving the safety culture of the company.
• Problem-Solving : Demonstrate the ability to resolve complex situations or problems independently, enabling successful project outcomes.
• Team Collaboration : Partner with Project Managers and plant representatives to build a cohesive and effective project team.

Qualifications :

• Education : BS in Chemical Engineering (required)
• Experience : Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering (required)
• Industry Experience : Experience in Chemical and related industries (required)