The world’s leading specialist engineering contractor for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) projects has an opening for a Process Engineer to manage the engineering work processes, tools, and the quality of the engineering deliverables and to execute the assigned engineering work ensuring that it is executed in a timely and cost effective manner. The role will involve leading teams on larger jobs and also managing smaller consultancy, feasibility studies as required in our Baton Rouge office.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare engineering deliverables in accordance with Company Management System, current legislation, project requirements and international standards. Check deliverables produced by others.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to resolve complex or unusual engineering and design problems.
• Provide technical information in support of the project team.
• Attend technical design/project reviews to ensure compliance with customer’s needs and QHSE requirements.
• Provide active oversight of project engineering work including technical support, technical quality assurance, technical design/project reviews and prevention of over design.
• Identify lessons learned from the project and communicate to others. Manage the scope of engineering work to eliminate cost / time growth. Implement lessons learned across projects and contribute to consistency of approach across projects.
• Work with Senior and Principal Process Design Engineers and the Global Lead to integrate and develop a common understanding and work practice.
• When required act as a lead engineer on specified projects / proposals in accordance with Company Management System.
• Implement assigned engineering work within the budget and project timescale.
• Participate in the development of project engineering budgets and schedules.
• Identify any project scope growth and correctly document it and apply the project procedures for cost and time reimbursement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree Chemical Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (US) preferred,
• 5-10 years of experience in various process engineering, operations or other technical roles with at minimum of 5 years in a multidisciplinary petrochemical design environment.
• 5-10 years of experience with LLDPE and HDPE technologies/licenses preferred
• Good command of, and experience with, industry standard process simulation tools (e.g. Aspen EDR/Plus/HYSYS etc.).
• Site experience (e.g. operations, commissioning, process optimization, debottlenecking etc.).
• Up-to date knowledge of key process design and engineering techniques and their applications.
• Up-to date knowledge of relevant international standards for petrochemical process plants.
• Creative problem definition and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be capable of working a part of a close-knit small core team as well as being self-reliant with the confidence to make decisions acting on their own initiative.
• Working knowledge of fixed and rotating equipment.
• Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry codes, product safety standards, regulations, etc.
• Candidates must be either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident (Sponsorship is not being offered at this time for this position.)

ABOUT ECI GROUP

Founded in 1977 ECI Group Inc. [ECIG] provides world-class engineering solutions to clients around the world, with have a long history of designing and developing industrial facilities and process plants for the production of fuels, chemicals and polymers. With core technical skills focused on the development and design of a range of processes, we continually embrace new technologies and innovative project methodologies which have contributed to our success in this field. Our full-service offering covers all Engineering discipline including Process, Mechanical (Machinery/Vessels), Piping and Pipe Stressing, Plant Layout, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, and Civil & Structural. Our engineering services expertise includes:

• Concept Development – feasibility, cost estimates, front end design, basic engineering
• Detailed Design – hazard studies, FEA, DCS/SIS, flare systems, as-built drawings
• Owner’s Engineer – Project Management, contractor evaluation, due diligence, technical reviews
• Safety Critical Engineering – SIL/LOPA, relief systems, HAZOP chair, thermal and vibrational stress analysis, design for high pressure / toxic / corrosive service