What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Sagepoint Energy?
Location: Indiana
Manager: VP of Engineering
Pay Status: Salary, Exempt
Job Summary
The Process Engineer will be responsible for the development and evaluation of the facilities, selection of equipment, development of the plant's mechanical control logic, and the commissioning of the plant. The Process Engineer will be required to cooperatively develop conceptual layout drawings, work with vendors to select and size the equipment for various applications, and work in the field to commission the plant following construction.
Sagepoint Energy embodies core values of dependability, excellence, and integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Calculate the mass and energy balance of proposed facilities
- Develop process flow diagrams
- Possess the ability to develop and evaluate piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Review motor, valve, pipe, and instrument lists
- Possess the ability to create conceptual layout drawings of proposed facilities
- Develop facility budgets and schedules based on the preliminary design prior to EPC and during operations of the plants
- Work with third party engineering firms to review detailed design of a facility
- Review third party engineering drawings for accuracy and completeness throughout the design process
- Work with equipment vendors to select and size the equipment necessary for the process
- Support third-party engineering and Project Managers during the construction process
- Review drawings set prior to final release for construction
- Possess the ability to develop the control narrative and mechanical control logic for the operation of the facility
- Work with the subcontracted integrator and operations staff on the commissioning of the facility
- Work with other Sagepoint team members on the research and development of new products or processes
- Continuous improvement of the facilities that are online to increase efficiency, reliability, and optimize the process and equipment
- Provide engineering review and documentation to support the Management of Change (MOC) process
- Ability to travel 10 to 20% of the time
Education/Experience is required when indicated, desired otherwise.
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. (Required)
- Bachelor's degree or related experience in Mechanical, Biological Systems, or Process Engineering, or related qualifications such as professional experience in wastewater, waste-to-energy, or biological systems design, construction, and/or operation. (Required)
- Experience with landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities is preferred.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described next are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Position requires minimal lifting (up to 50 lbs.), mostly desk work.
- Strength and flexibility to work at a desk or provide facility support for up to eight hours.
Satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this job will require standing, kneeling, sitting, and walking as well as fine motor skills (especially of the hands) and the extended reach of arms. Walking, hearing, and sight are required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties for this position, the employee is primarily located in an office environment.
While on project sites, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions and all-season outdoor weather conditions such as extreme cold or extreme heat. The employee may occasionally be asked to work in high/precarious places and/or confined spaces, work within proximity of moving mechanical parts, be around fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, animal manure, food waste products, biogas, may be subject to loud noises and strong vibrations, and encounter frequent truck and equipment traffic.
Compensation
Salary is paid on a bi-weekly basis and will be consummate with the value and experience the candidate brings to the role. In addition to base salary, compensation includes the option to participate in company sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance plans and in a retirement savings program as well as paid personal time off and holidays. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus and participation in the employee Long-Term Incentive plan.
Sagepoint Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.