Senior Chemical Engineer - Industrial, Process and Agribusiness

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Senior Chemical Engineer

Department: Industrial, Process & Agribusiness (IPA)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, IPA

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

 POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Chemical Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Senior Chemical Engineer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, clear and frequent communication, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.   This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion. This will require a combination of strong delegation and follow-up, combined with personal execution of work as needed. Project teams will typically be staffed by people in different KFI office locations. 
• Applies principles from science to engineering designs and problems. 
• Develops PFD’s, material/energy balances, simulations (ChemCAD), and process engineering calculations.
• Generates P&ID’s and reviews process piping designs.
• Develops process equipment specifications and supports procurement.
• Supports and leads project development (FEED/FEL) process.
• Field experience related to capital project construction and start-up.
• Actively directs and support process instrumentation selection and controls programming.
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
• Supports mentoring of younger staff.
• Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.
• Ensures that new opportunities are properly defined, scoped and priced. Actively contributes to all aspects of the business development process (i.e., proposals and customer meetings). 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience to include CAPEX projects and construction 
• Demonstrated proficiency in chemical processing projects and facilities, including industries such as specialty chemicals, resins, plastics, polymers, oleochemicals, inorganic chemicals or biotechnology.
• Possess project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Current experience of being the technical lead.
• Strong decision-making abilities. 
• Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.

Preferred

• Professional Engineering Registration or willingness to pursue this designation is desired.
• Construction support field experience and/or plant operation experience.
• Experience in process safety management (PSM) & process hazard analysis (PHA)
• Strong experience in chemical processing projects and/or facilities.

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites.
• Travel: May include up to 20% domestic travel at times.

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Managing People & Teams

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Benefits:

At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage 
• Virtual health services 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401(k) plan 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws 
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

Salary Range: $115,000 - $173,000 annually. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KFI Engineers is an EOE including veterans and disability.