What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer position at PTS Advance?
Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Joliet, IL, 60436
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Job Description:
The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical leadership in the development and execution of Capital Projects, focusing on the latter stages, from construction to start-up. In this role, you will serve as the key technical resource supporting plant optimization efforts, addressing safety, capacity, cost, quality, and environmental improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capital Project Support: Serve as the process engineer on capital project teams.
- Project Definition & Scope: Use Front End Loading (FEL) to define and scope projects, evaluating process engineering alternatives based on technical feasibility and economics.
- Technical Deliverables: Lead the development of technical deliverables for key capital projects to ensure cost-effective, safe, and workable solutions. Key deliverables include:
- Process/Engineering Flow Diagrams
- Material and Energy Balances (M&EB's)
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)
- Scope document reports
- Process requirements for new equipment/instruments
- Plant Support: Provide process engineering leadership during commissioning and start-up, supporting plant operations.
- Plant Optimization: Participate in plant optimization teams, identifying opportunities for improvements in cost, capacity, environmental, and safety aspects.
- Safety Programs: Actively contribute to safety programs, continuously improving the safety culture of the company.
- Problem-Solving: Demonstrate the ability to resolve complex situations or problems independently, enabling successful project outcomes.
- Team Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers and plant representatives to build a cohesive and effective project team.
Qualifications:
- Education: BS in Chemical Engineering (required)
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering (required)
- Industry Experience: Experience in Chemical and related industries (required)
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience using Front End Loading (FEL) is desired
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) is preferred
- Strong expertise in process design, including distillation, mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics
- Experience working with external engineering resources, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and drive accountability/productivity, is preferred
