Project Engineer

Responsibilities

 

Project Engineer will develop scope and manage assigned capital projects at the Pace site.  This is a part-time position.  It includes time in the plant as well as the office, implementing projects driven by personal safety, process safety, environmental compliance, quality, reliability, growth, and/or cost reduction.

•    Develop and execute $25k to $5 million capital projects (includes developing scope, conducting project safety reviews, generating cost estimates, serving as project manager when funds are approved, etc).  Develop all conceptual design, basic engineering and process-related input for detailed engineering deliverables.  Interface with contract project engineering personnel if needed.  Projects may address process safety improvement or improvements to process, utilities and/or plant infrastructure.
•    Lead and participate in process hazard reviews, LOPA analysis, and plant safety assessments.
•    Executing and closing PHA/LOPA recommendations.

Qualifications

 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
•    10+ years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical industry or related industry, in either Engineering or Operations role.  
•    Commitment to high level of safety and environmental awareness.

Competencies:  

•    Be a self-starter and a self-motivator with a focus on results.
•    Strong collaboration skills.
•    Strong process understanding and troubleshooting skills.
•    Knowledge of heat exchanger design, simulation, and rating is a plus.
•    Knowledge of relief device sizing, specification, and selection are a plus.
•    Exhibit good leadership attitudes and behaviors.
•    Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
•    Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationship with Operations and Maintenance employees. 
•    Have a working knowledge of HAZOP and LOPA methodology.  Trained facilitator credentials are a plus.
•    Ability to read, write and speak in English.

 

Physical Demands

•    Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
•    Climbing stairs, driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping is required.
•    Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
•    Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.