Sr Process/Project Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Plaquemine, LA

About the position

The Senior Process/Project Engineer will be responsible for executing mid to large capital projects and troubleshooting complex processes independently. These tasks may be performed individually or as part of a team. The Senior Process/Project Engineer may also lead a smaller group of junior engineers and manage other resources to complete projects/requests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provided Recommendations to resolve plant-specific problems while aligning with business needs.
• Review and prepare comprehensive process design packages, including heat and material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, equipment sizing, and material selection for proposed changes and projects.
• Lead the development of control strategies and review control narratives.
• Firm understanding on which industry standards and codes are relevant to assign task.
• Participate in PHA/HAZOP and collaborate with Safety and Environmental teams.
• Provide technical support during project start-up and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• May need to act as a lead engineer for a small team of engineers or serve as project manager for medium to larger projects.
• May be responsible for supervising junior engineers.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering and other company department.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary group to complete projects.
• Monitor project status, addressing schedules, budgets, and work quality through corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot medium to large process issues, working with subject matter experts on complex process and design challenges.
• Present process improvement opportunities or status updates to senior management.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of SNF processes, acting as a technical expert on specific items.
• Identify and pursue continuous process improvement ideas.
• Identify Risk associated with a project and be able to identify solutions to retrack project.
• Work with senior staff to keep projects and assignments on track.
• Continuously develop process knowledge for multiple processes, establishing credibility within SNF.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering).
• 7-15 years of related experience in engineering design of chemical plants, including hands-on troubleshooting experience. (Preferably experience in RMP and PSM environments.)
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and equipment used in the chemical industry.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills, including ability to communicate complex technical issues concisely/effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking skills, including ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented individual.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Comfortable with moderate travel (25%).