Sr Chemical Process Engineer - Capital Projects

$75,510 - $128,340/Yr

Disability Solutions - Kingsport, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Kingsport, TN

About the position

The Senior Process Chemical Engineer at Ordinance Systems Inc. plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of production processes by troubleshooting issues, managing improvement projects, and enhancing process efficiency. This position involves collaboration with production teams and requires a strong background in chemical engineering to develop and maintain essential process documentation and support manufacturing operations.

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)

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering License (PE) in Tennessee or Virginia
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
• Previous Experience with Control Systems, specifically Siemens PCS7
• Experience on major ($1M+) Capital Projects

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards