BAE Systems - Kingsport, TN
posted 4 months ago
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.