Process Engineering Specialist

Job Description

The Process Engineering Specialist 1 will produce substantial organic growth based on technical advances and innovation and/or improve existing product lines. The candidate will champion initiatives to resolve critical process and technological related issues and frequently serves as the final technical decision maker.  May participate in developing long range staffing plans. The person in this role will have in-depth knowledge of product and process technologies in technically complex area or broad knowledge of multiple product and process technologies and maintains broad organizational knowledge.

Position responsibilities includes:

• Provide leadership in development and execution of Capital Projects from feasibility through construction and start-up.
• Use of project management skills to effectively interact with outside customers.
• Ability to recognize and initiate partnering and alliance teams at a project level with management support.
• Develop technical deliverables on key capital projects to ensure workable, cost effective solutions are being developed that will meet the defined business/project objectives.  This includes:
    • Process/Engineering Flow Diagrams
    • Material and Energy Balances (M&EB's)
    • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)
    • Failure and Cause Diagrams (F&CD's)
    • Scope document reports
    • Process requirements of new equipment/instruments
• Deliver on complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision
• Manages Process Engineering for major multi-year projects.  
• May participate in strategic planning relative to field of expertise.  
• Participates in developing long range staffing plans.
• Develops measures that support key strategies and values.
• Leads optimization teams to identify opportunities for improvements in cost, capacity, environmental and safety issues.
• Proactively participate and contribute in all safety programs to continually improve the safety culture of the Company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience is required. 
• Experience in Chemical and related industries is required
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred

Education

• BS Chemical Engineering is required

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

 

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.