Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Project Engineer will develop scope and manage assigned capital projects at the Pace site. This is a part-time position. It includes time in the plant as well as the office, implementing projects driven by personal safety, process safety, environmental compliance, quality, reliability, growth, and/or cost reduction.

• Develop and execute $25k to $5 million capital projects (includes developing scope, conducting project safety reviews, generating cost estimates, serving as project manager when funds are approved, etc). Develop all conceptual design, basic engineering and process-related input for detailed engineering deliverables. Interface with contract project engineering personnel if needed. Projects may address process safety improvement or improvements to process, utilities and/or plant infrastructure.
• Lead and participate in process hazard reviews, LOPA analysis, and plant safety assessments.
• Executing and closing PHA/LOPA recommendations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10 years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical industry or related industry, in either Engineering or Operations role.
• Commitment to high level of safety and environmental awareness.
  
  

Competencies:

• Be a self-starter and a self-motivator with a focus on results.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Strong process understanding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of heat exchanger design, simulation, and rating is a plus.
• Knowledge of relief device sizing, specification, and selection are a plus.
• Exhibit good leadership attitudes and behaviors.
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationship with Operations and Maintenance employees.
• Have a working knowledge of HAZOP and LOPA methodology. Trained facilitator credentials are a plus.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Climbing stairs, driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping is required.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.