Manufacturing Process Engineer III - IV

US25 KETJEN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - Pasadena, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Pasadena, TX

About the position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer IV at Ketjen Corporation plays a crucial role in the Catalyst Process Engineering Group, focusing on refinery catalyst manufacturing. This position involves project management for pre-project engineering, implementation, and commissioning related to change and expansion projects across production facilities. The engineer will develop expertise in refinery catalyst manufacturing, lead project teams, and drive initiatives for improvements in cost, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop refinery catalyst manufacturing expertise in yourself and others.
• Provide process design leadership and support for projects.
• Develop and champion initiatives for significant cost, quality, operability and HS&E improvements.
• Lead a project team in the pre-project phase, responsible for quality, planning and timely delivery.
• Lead a process design team in larger projects in the design and execution phase, responsible for quality, planning and timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance to team members.
• Act as subject matter expert in Process Design to support the organization with standardization, training and coaching.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years experience in an operating plant environment; process design group; or a research and development organization.
• Solid academic background and work history.
• Excellent command of material and energy balance calculations.
• Specialized knowledge as an expert in process design (Mass and Heat Balance calculations, PFD's and PID development, PHA/EHA, PSV design, CSU).
• Mastery of process equipment and instrumentation knowledge.
• Working knowledge of basic process economic calculations.
• Proven record of working successfully with personnel at all levels of a manufacturing organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated success in identifying and implementing projects leading to significant improvements in cost, quality, HS&E, capacity or operability.
• Experience with stage-gate project approach and project management.
• Proven experience leading a project team during the front-end engineering phase.
• Hands-on experience in an operating plant.
• Solids handling and processing experience.
• Experience in start-up and commissioning of new process equipment.
• Basic process control knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Resources that foster well-being and personal growth