Sr Chemical Process Engineer - Capital Projects

$128,000 - $128,000/Yr

BAE Systems - Kingsport, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Kingsport, TN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Process Chemical Engineer at BAE Systems, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes within the Ordinance Systems Inc. team. This position involves a variety of responsibilities that are essential for maintaining and improving our manufacturing capabilities. You will be directly involved in troubleshooting production issues, managing improvement projects, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and safety. Your expertise will be vital in developing and redlining Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Interlock Narratives, which are critical for the safe and effective operation of our facilities. In this role, you will lead and facilitate improvement and maintenance projects, as well as troubleshooting and startup efforts. You will conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for both new and existing processes, ensuring that all safety protocols are adhered to. Your ability to troubleshoot process, instrumentation, and equipment problems will be essential in supporting our manufacturing operations. You will also be responsible for developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and performing Heat and Material Balances, which are key components in process design and optimization. Additionally, you will be tasked with conducting various calculations necessary for process design, such as relief and pump sizing, as well as heat transfer calculations. You will develop cost estimates for new and existing products and create scopes of work for capital projects. Your role will also involve providing field support during startup commissioning activities, interlock checkouts, and preventive maintenance shutdowns. On occasion, you will be required to provide on-call technical support and interact with customers and suppliers regarding technical issues. Furthermore, you will be responsible for writing, maintaining, and updating necessary procedures, as well as assisting in training operators when needed. As a senior member of the team, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior Process Chemical Engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and Interlock Narratives
• Facilitate and lead improvement projects, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting and startup efforts
• Lead and support Process Hazard Analyses for new and existing processes
• Troubleshoot process, instrumentation and equipment problems to support manufacturing
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat and Material Balances
• Conduct various calculations for process design (i.e. relief, pump sizing, and heat transfer)
• Develop cost estimates for new and existing products and/or develop scope of work for capital projects
• Provide field support for startup commissioning activities
• Provide field support for I/O, interlock checkout, and preventive maintenance shutdowns
• Provide on-call technical support and interact with customers and suppliers on technical issues
• Write, maintain, and update necessary procedures and assist with training operators when needed
• Mentor junior Process Chemical Engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 4+ years relevant experience
• Process Flow Diagram development
• Heat and Material Balance development
• Experience in Process Chemical Design or supporting manufacturing operations
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram development (P&ID)
• Hazard Analysis experience - HAZOP, PHA, FMEA, etc.
• Ability to be on-call on occasion (rotating basis)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Resources for career growth