Lead Project/Process Engineer

SUMMARY:

The Lead Project/Process Engineer will manage large capital projects, troubleshoot complex processes, and develop practical solutions. They will work individually or as part of a team, actively monitoring projects assign to them and their team to keep task on schedule and budget while maintaining high-quality work. The Lead Project/Process Engineer will develop and maintain productive relationships with production engineers, supervisors, R&D, and maintenance, focusing on a safe work environment. They may supervise junior engineers and manage other resources to complete these tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Make operational and design changes recommendation and develop process improvement ideas to resolve plant-specific problems.

Review project specifications, including material and energy balances, equipment sizing, and other documents created by junior engineers or prepare these documents.

Lead the development and review of control strategies.

Ensure project/process design is compliant with relevant industry standards and codes.

Participate in PHA/HAZOP and collaborate with Safety and Environmental teams.

Provide leadership and technical support during project start-up and commissioning.

Mentor or supervise junior engineers.

May act as a lead engineer or project manager for any size project

Firm understanding on how to efficiently deploy resources to complete multiple projects or improvement ideas.

Act as a primary contact between engineering and other departments.

Activity monitor project status, addressing schedules, budgets, and work quality and implement solutions to meet internal KPIs.

Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot process issues.

Present process improvement opportunities or status updates to senior management.

Film understanding of batch and continuous unit operations and continuously develop process knowledge.

Firm understanding of project management principles and how to apply them in practice.

Understand production and business parameters to drive relevant projects.

Perform work with a high degree of latitude while keeping leadership informed of any positive/negative risks which could impact the overall department.

Organize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Provide process-related support to operations and engineering projects.

Participate in regulatory activities and project commissioning.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering).

10+ years of related experience in engineering design of chemical plants, including hands-on troubleshooting experience.

Experience in RMP and PSM environments

Strong understanding of different unit operations or project management concepts.

Working knowledge of relevant codes and equipment used in the chemical industry.

Organized capable of managing multiple projects concurrently

Strong communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills, including ability to concisely / effectively communicate complex technical issues to non-technical people.

Analytical thinking skills, including ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.

Motivated and results-oriented individual.

Firm understanding of cost/ schedule impacts on design and projects

Ability to work independently and as a team.

Comfortable with moderate travel (25%).

Permanent