Chemical Engineer

Position Summary :

Manufacturing company is seeking an experienced facilities Gas and Chemical engineer, responsible for supporting the ongoing design, construction, commissioning and operations for the Gas and Chemical systems

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will evolve throughout the project lifecycle, ranging from design and commissioning to full-scale operations, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to each phase.

Design, Construction, and Commissioning Phase:

• Collaborate with Gas and Chemical design vendors to ensure design expectations are met.
• Review drawings, submittals, and construction progress; perform engineering inspections.
• Identify and address abnormalities during construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and operate utility equipment for commissioning.
• Manage handover documentation and manuals.
• Monitor construction activities, project schedules, RFIs, and submittals for flawless execution.
• Work closely with project and construction teams to ensure timely operations.

Operational Phase:

• Provide engineering support for the design, operation and maintenance of gas, chemical, and slurry distribution systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Provide engineering support with a strong understanding of chemical distribution modules (CDMs), valve manifold boxes (VMBs), valve manifold panels (VMPs), chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Take ownership of system capacity planning, troubleshooting, and sustaining activities to meet dynamic production demands.
• Create GAC systems database, support system shutdown planning activities, expansion as needed.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize system performance and streamline maintenance strategies.
• Conduct system evaluations and develop improvement plans through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain and update documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Integrate reliability engineering and risk analysis into daily operations, including FMEAs, root cause investigations, and design reviews.
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with design intent, budget, and timeline.

Knowledge and Personal Skills

• Strong understanding of industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical related controls, Toxic Gas Monitoring system.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines (automation, water, drains, environmental).
• Proficiency in corporate software tools (MS Office, Bluebeam).

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in Chemical facilities engineering (design & operations).
• Knowledge of water treatment technologies and processes.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and start-up preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.