Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of process engineering assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Conduct and lead Root Cause Analysis and identifying preventative / corrective actions
P&ID development
Complete Mass and Energy Balances on unit operations to processes
Provide process data to size pumps, exchangers, control valves, flow meters and other basic equipment or unit operations
Basic systematic troubleshooting
Proficient in Excel and other MS Office products
Support the site’s safety efforts through activities such as safety observations, safety improvement projects and key safety procedure audits.
Resolving day-to-day production issues and process problems
Initiate and/or approve MOC requests to include action items, training, PSSR’s, etc. and communicate changes.
Assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions to improve safety and environmental performance at the Bessemer City site.
Analysis of Asset Utilization data for reliability and capacity improvement opportunities
Process safety assessment and improvement initiatives
Maintaining accurate process technology information
Development and execution of small-scale quality, yield, or capacity improvement initiatives
Capital project support
Plant / process start-ups
Participate in Process Hazards Analysis teams.
Support resolution of high-risk scenario action items generated from PHA teams, etc.
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required. Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of chemical processing with the ability to solve complex chemical engineering process problems
Exposure to production and process functions; experience in a PSM covered process (preferred).
Proficient in Project Management & AFE Process
Presentation skills, public speaking
Knowledge of LOPA, PHA, EHS Policy/Procedures/SOP
Environmental Regulations Specific to Plant Processes
Proficiency in DCS/PLC Process Control
Comfortable being out in the plant
Good composure
Familiar with Lean manufacturing principles, OAU
Identify through observation bottlenecks and issues to help the existing production process run better
Effective communicator, up and down
Familiar with and know how to read single line diagrams, piping isometrics, tank and equipment drawings
Process safety knowledge
Technical / functional skills
Problem solving
Actions oriented / drive for results
Decision quality and data-based decision making
Planning and project management
Interpersonal skills and self-awareness
Approachability
Comfort around higher management
Customer focus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.