Senior Project Engineer

Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. 

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The Eco-Services Baton Rouge site requires a Senior Project Engineer to provide process execution of capital projects used to improve the operation of its Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Units.  Project total installed costs range from $0.03MM to $15.0MM, with project drivers that include process safety, increased efficiency, strategic growth, and maintenance. The Project Engineer will work independently or lead a project team requiring effective communication. The Project Engineer needs to recognize reasonable alternatives to project scope proposals and be able to communicate those alternatives in an effective manner.  The Project Engineer will plan, coordinate, and actively participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) that are directly associated with the capital projects they manage.

What you will be doing:

• Specify equipment for sulfuric acid regeneration unit, including, but not limited to: boilers, compressors, heat exchangers, generators, cooling towers, acid towers, precipitators, converters, furnaces, tanks, and pumps.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for non-compressible and compressible fluids.
• Size project components such as piping, ducting, valves, pumps, etc.
• Perform heat transfer calculations for equipment.
• Develop specification sheets for equipment for use in capital project procurement.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new or modified operations.
• Develop operational and/or functional statements in coordination with Controls Engineer.
• Manage, schedule, and coordinate all assigned capital projects.
• Develop, justify, and submit project scopes and cost estimates.
• Develop and submit capital project appropriation requests.
• Manage project budgets via tracking and forecasting project costs.
• Manage projects in the field during construction, including during unit turnarounds.
• Maintain document control of all project files throughout project duration.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes, laws, policies, and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering
• Min of 5 plus years of relevant industry experience.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must be able to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Must have experience in using and developing engineering spreadsheets/calculations.
• Must have proficient multi-tasking skills.
• Must be organized, systematic, independent, and self-motivated.
• Must possess knowledge or willingness to learn basic project management processes.
• Prefer knowledge of AutoCAD and/or applicable chemical process simulation software.
• Prefer knowledge of local and state laws and applicable OSHA standards.
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